Please help me get motivated

Tweety, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2003

Originally posted by psychrn03
3rdshiftguy

Oh no doubt. Nursing school was a long long 2 yrs. I'd be lying if I didn't say I showed up to class and clinicals with bells on each and every time. But to get started...that first day...it would have taken an event of catastrophic proportions to keep me out of that classroom. That's why I can't help but think motivation to start comes from within. But note, I did offer some reasons nonetheless.

Didn't mean to contradict you as you were quite supportive. And I do agree with you. The motivation must come from within ultimately. But some support along the way is very important. And I understand completely where Angelbear is at.

Nothing could have stopped me from becoming an RN I was so driven and motivated. But without the support of my family and especially my fellow students, some days would have been hard to show up for and quitting would have been the easy way out. Sometimes a gentle reminder of our goals and some motivation helps others.

Agree though it starts from within.

Noney · Dec 30, 2003

Angelbear,

I graduated as an RN, 9 years to the day, after I graduated as an LPN.

I always wanted to go back and get my RN, but I let life get in the way. I thought about the distance programs, but I was afraid of them:confused:

Before I wet back to school I was starting to hate nursing. I had worked in LTC the entire time. (Hospitals in my area don't pay LPN's that well)

I have been an RN for 2 years and a few months. I like nursing again. I don't cringe thinking about going to work. I know that I can move into a different type of nursing at any time.

My advice to you, as one who has been where you are, is to GO FOR IT!!!!

I have alot of respect for LPN's and I always will. I know I was a great nurse when I was an LPN, but I am a great RN also, and I am proud that I continued on.

Noney

angelbear · Dec 30, 2003

Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtful replies. I didnt feel that anyone was flaming me all good advice and encouragement. I have been on med leave for 6 weeks now and am just starting to feel better. I am ashamed of myself because I thought I would achomplish alot more studying while I was off but I guess my recovery was not as easy as I had hoped it would be. I have made it my new yrs resolution to complete at leaste 3 of my distance classes this yr. I even figured up that if I want to finish my micro book in one month it means I need to read 26 pgs a day. Ok I have dropped and done my 50 and will now open that dang book by gum if it is the last thing I do.

Agnus · Dec 30, 2003

Remember why you desided to do this in the first place. Remind yourself of the progress you have all ready made in that direction. Remind yourself of the loss it would be if you don't get up and do this.

FORGIVE yourself. You were ill. Now you are getting better. Just move forwards. Never ever be ashamed because you have not progressed at any certain speed. You are progressing at your speed. So you miscalculated what that was. You are progressing.

Edison made a gazillion attempts at the electric light. He never saw all those ineffective light bulbs as failures. Instead he said I have found a gazillion ways that do not work. (I don't remember the exact number but it was in the hundreds)

You are progressing and will continue to as long as you don't give up. If you give up you guarentee failure. If you continue you have not failed. Just keep moving. Remember the tortis and the hare.

Put one foot in front of the other.