Im soooo lost..what do I do next

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Well actually I do know what to do next..APPLY to nursing school but im scared... I don't have great grades im a B student and I repeated 2 classes(anatomy and micro.) ANYONE In the same boat???? OR AM I THE ONLY PERSON ON HERE WHO DOESN'T HAVE STRAIGHT A'S AND HASN'T REPEATED ANY CLASSES.....PLEASE TELL ME IM NOT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stpauligirl:

Yes, you're right, I did forget those items...the list is basically never ending actually (pets? yardwork? taking the garbage out? and then this minor issue of holidays -- costumes, turkeys, and Christmas trees)....I was trying to be nice because I can imagine what it feels like to "think" she's just a SAHM, but if unless she's a total self-centered woman w/maids, etc., I really wanted to point out that it's not just lay around with Oprah and the bon-bons!! And I had forgotten about the spouses that travel, etc...we have one (at least) in our class with that issue....

I also agree with your take on Community Colleges.....everybody who underestimates the science classes at my CC outright FAILS especially Micro, and the A&P classes!!!!!!! We had too many cocky LVN'S,EMT's and CNA's, Premed students and people with BAchelor's degrees sink..it's the same each sememster....they think Community College is below them ;) Make no mistake and assume that CC is easier...sometimes the classes are even harder than at 4 year colleges. My husband took Calculus at our CC and it was harder than at the 4 year school.

I'm with you on that one...being a SAHM is very tough environment to study in. Your little one/ones are constantly asking questions or have a problem. There are fifty things to do around the house that you won't get paid to do. You have to help with homework, take kids to sports stuff. Feed everyone, not to mention keep your house somewhat decent looking. It is quite truly a large pain in the bum to be a SAHM and try to get good grades on your prereqs. Good lord, am I a little frazzled, or what?:eek:

I'm with you on that one...being a SAHM is very tough environment to study in. Your little one/ones are constantly asking questions or have a problem. There are fifty things to do around the house that you won't get paid to do. You have to help with homework, take kids to sports stuff. Feed everyone, not to mention keep your house somewhat decent looking. It is quite truly a large pain in the bum to be a SAHM and try to get good grades on your prereqs. Good lord, am I a little frazzled, or what?:eek:

You are so right about getting "good" grades in the prerequisites....we are all trying to get into nursing school here and anyone with half a brain knows that you need A"s to get accepted. It's so competitive you seriously have to worry about getting B's.

Can you tell that I am flustered about the ignorance of the person assuming that SAHMoms have plenty of study time since this is my 4th response to this post? :lol2:

One girl in my class just quit recently because she has a 22 month old and couldn't make it to class let alone perform on the lecture tests in A&P2.....

I have just been turned down after my second time applying to the nursing program at my school. I have been taking classes for 2 1/2 years while working full-time as a Paramedic. My sister-in-law got into the program on her first attempt. She is a stay-at-home-mom whose kids are all in school, which affords her plenty of quiet study time. Meanwhile, between EMS runs, I am studying my butt off and have a 3.0 GPA and I can't even get accepted into the program. I know that I can do it. I have been taking care of patients for over 10 years. And, to top it all off, my new past-time is explaining procedures and physiology of disease processes to my sister-in-law to help her through school. Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge her anything. She worked hard to get in too. It just ticks me off because I am helping her and I can't even get in myself!!! I know I can make it through the program, if they will just give me a chance.:nono:

First off I don't appreciate your comment about SAHM. You sound very arrogant.

Maybe because you have been taking care of patients for 10 years you may have a little chip on your shoulder and lack respect for the material in those tough courses. There is a medical doctor from another country in my class who seems to be very thick when it comes to backing down and learning the stuff the way the professor needs him to.....

I see this all the time in my classes with people who want to become RN's and are currently employed in other areas in the medical field or have BIG degrees and want to change directions.

WHOOOAAA!

Ok, so obviously she hit on a nerve here.....but lets try to remember that she posted originally because she felt overwhelmed (with the response she got....something she'll probably hesitate to do again, I'll guess). I know I've said some things I wasn't terribly proud of when I was feeling completely flattened by stress.

To kalylies.....I think the best thing you can do, is to follow the basic rule of, Don't worry about what anyone else is doing....or how you think they're doing it. Just keep doing your thing, best as you can. Really, if you focus on anyone else, you're only getting half the picture anyway...my Mom calls it comparing your insides to their outsides . It also doesn't sound like you have the time to devote to thinking about how anyone else has it easier, harder, etc.... Just do your thing as best you can.

I hope your burden gets easier :)

Peace,

Cathie

Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.
Ok, so obviously she hit on a nerve here.....but lets try to remember that she posted originally because she felt overwhelmed (with the response she got....something she'll probably hesitate to do again, I'll guess). I know I've said some things I wasn't terribly proud of when I was feeling completely flattened by stress.

Yes, and I didn't mean to start an assault for the post that was started....I understand the frustration that might be felt and how it "appears" to the poster...after all, I worked full-time (and then some) while completing prereqs for NS...it's VERY tough....

But it's not fair to demean the SAHM's, some of whom do not have the obligations of a "real job" outside of their homes...this is 2006, and for anyone (particularly another woman) to assume that because they stay home and don't have a "real job" is demeaning...they have the most important job and unfortunately don't get breaks, lunch hours with friends, annual reviews telling what a wonderful job they're doing, bonuses, vacation time, credit toward their social security, 401(k)s, etc...it was one of the most rewarding and hardest jobs I have ever had!! Schoolwork during that time was always the afterthought....

I was just hoping to add a little sensitivity to the topic & OP...best wishes to the poster and everyone who's pursuing this line of work...we all deserve the best!!:icon_hug:

Yes, and I didn't mean to start an assault for the post that was started....I understand the frustration that might be felt and how it "appears" to the poster...after all, I worked full-time (and then some) while completing prereqs for NS...it's VERY tough....

But it's not fair to demean the SAHM's, some of whom do not have the obligations of a "real job" outside of their homes...this is 2006, and for anyone (particularly another woman) to assume that because they stay home and don't have a "real job" is demeaning...they have the most important job and unfortunately don't get breaks, lunch hours with friends, annual reviews telling what a wonderful job they're doing, bonuses, vacation time, credit toward their social security, 401(k)s, etc...it was one of the most rewarding and hardest jobs I have ever had!! Schoolwork during that time was always the afterthought....

I was just hoping to add a little sensitivity to the topic & OP...best wishes to the poster and everyone who's pursuing this line of work...we all deserve the best!!:icon_hug:

:yeahthat:

WHOOOAAA!

Ok, so obviously she hit on a nerve here.....but lets try to remember that she posted originally because she felt overwhelmed (with the response she got....something she'll probably hesitate to do again, I'll guess). I know I've said some things I wasn't terribly proud of when I was feeling completely flattened by stress.

To kalylies.....I think the best thing you can do, is to follow the basic rule of, Don't worry about what anyone else is doing....or how you think they're doing it. Just keep doing your thing, best as you can. Really, if you focus on anyone else, you're only getting half the picture anyway...my Mom calls it comparing your insides to their outsides . It also doesn't sound like you have the time to devote to thinking about how anyone else has it easier, harder, etc.... Just do your thing as best you can.

I hope your burden gets easier :)

Peace,

Cathie

Well, maybe you need to work on self control if you are upset and not thoughtlessly make studpid statements

Well, maybe you need to work on self control if you are upset and not thoughtlessly make studpid statements

Speaking of self control, what is the purpose of flattening someone about the same thing in multiple posts. I'm sure she gets it, you don't like what she said.....why continue to beat her up? I would think some self control is needed on your part as well.

One of the things I usually like about this board is that folks can generally talk about something without attacking each other. Multiple posts reaming someone out for what was, granted, a thoughtless comment...does nothing to add to the community....and probably does nothing but make the poster of the comment more defensive. A little more grace and a little less commendation is definitely in order....we're all stressed enough and no one needs the abuse.

Peace,

Cathie

Speaking of self control, what is the purpose of flattening someone about the same thing in multiple posts. I'm sure she gets it, you don't like what she said.....why continue to beat her up? I would think some self control is needed on your part as well.

One of the things I usually like about this board is that folks can generally talk about something without attacking each other. Multiple posts reaming someone out for what was, granted, a thoughtless comment...does nothing to add to the community....and probably does nothing but make the poster of the comment more defensive. A little more grace and a little less commendation is definitely in order....we're all stressed enough and no one needs the abuse.

Peace,

Cathie

And you are the traffic controller out here?;)

And you are the traffic controller out here?;)

Nope, just feel for the poor person at the bottom of the pile on.

Peace,

Cathie

Nope, just feel for the poor person at the bottom of the pile on.

Peace,

Cathie

You'll figure this one out once you have your own kids ;)

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