I have posted a similar post here before, but now that I am getting closer to the program, I am hearing it again and I just need to vent !! so bear w me, please
I KNOW for the most part what I am getting into w going to nursing school. I KNOW it will require a lot of hard work and perseverance. WHY must people --who have not even gone to nursing school--add their two cents and tell me: oh we're never going to see you, nursing school takes all of your time, its soooo hard. ....I really don't understand why people do this?--people w no direct knowledge are saying this to me and it's driving me crazy. While it is mostly just getting under my skin, it is beginning to sink into my psyche a little and I'm starting worry about it.
do any of you hear that from people? I think it is flat out rude to try and squash someone's dreams!!
my husband ...When I got my acceptance letter and came in the house from the mailbox happy crying, he was very concerned and asked me what happened. I told him I got in, he was like I thought you already signed up...I wanted to punch him :)
That is hysterical! I am sure all my family, friends and coworkers tune me out too. All I do is talk about nursing...my pre-req's, how many classes to go, how long it will take, my schedule, my future...anything to do with my nursing studies! lol
That wasn't a very fair representation of the original post, wanna be rn! She said she wanted to vent. Who are we to pass judgment like that and "shutter" at other peoples thoughts. We all are on these boards for the same reason, because we share the same passion. How can you say "I shutter to think how you will handle the harsh reality of nursing school, or the reality of nursing." and in the same paragraph say "No one has insulted you or claimed that you are unfit". Do you think the first sentence isnt insulting? There is a right way to share experiences and a wrong way.
My apologies. I was not trying to sound harsh, just impressing that as nursing students, and nurses, we will have to deal with those type of comments and much more, on a regular basis.
I think Nursing school is probably difficult, BUT if you are working towards something you really care about, then why should it matter? Don't worry about what other people think. Those who attend nursing school should be considered among the elite, because we take on a task knowing full-well it is difficult but we perservere anyways! It is two years out of your life that may be tough, but will be incredibly rewarding for the rest of it! Good luck, I am sure you will do fantastic!
I think this is something we all do, in one way or another. If someone is undertaking something that is known to be difficult, we may joke about not seeing them for a while, or that they'll have their work cut out for them. It's not said out of jealousy or meant to insult, it's just acknowledging the challenge.
Nursing school isn't for everyone. Even nursing students do not always know what to expect, or what the job really entails.
When I registered for my courses, I posted an facebook update. I got a few replies from co-workers at my hospital saying "get out while you can" but mostly I just get wished good luck. It is a lot of work. But I think it's also harder than the average person realizes. Unless they tried nursing school and were unable to compete, I don't think that gives them the right to say you can't do it... even if they failed, it doesn't mean you will!
While it is mostly just getting under my skin, it is beginning to sink into my psyche a little and I'm starting worry about it. 
NJCheyla
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That is hysterical! I am sure all my family, friends and coworkers tune me out too. All I do is talk about nursing...my pre-req's, how many classes to go, how long it will take, my schedule, my future...anything to do with my nursing studies! lol
-NJ