Obsession with nursing( is this normal)?

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Guys every day I am worried about whether or not I am going to get into the nursing program, and if I dont what am I going to do. I am applying to an ADN program and possibly a LPN program. The results for admission to them both come out around the same time. I am just so worried that I might not make it in one. I have been working towards this goal for two yrs now and just graduated with my assoc in allied health.

My question to you all is: Is the level of obsession that I have seem on par with others that are waiting?

I spend alot of time here reading the forums, and thinking about becoming a nurse. IRL I spend alot of time discussing being a nurse someday with my friends and in general worrying about what I will do if I dont make it in. I am just hoping and praying that I am normal... LOL

Specializes in Lactation.
Dude... I'm so obsessed I have even made a spreadsheet for ALL RN and LVN programs (with in 2 hour drive) with all requirements and deadlines so I know that I am fully on target and I'm taking a few extra classes on the side just in case i'm not let in on the 1st try... lol so ya my boyfriend would totally say I'm obsessed, but I feel my obsession keeps me going... EYES ON THE PRIZE

WOW! You have taken it up a level! Now I am gonna have to get on the ball and get a list together! I am starting tonight!! :-)

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very normal!!!

I obsess all the time.

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Dude... I'm so obsessed I have even made a spreadsheet for ALL RN and LVN programs (with in 2 hour drive) with all requirements and deadlines so I know that I am fully on target and I'm taking a few extra classes on the side just in case i'm not let in on the 1st try... lol so ya my boyfriend would totally say I'm obsessed, but I feel my obsession keeps me going... EYES ON THE PRIZE

sounds just like me!!!! i have a notebook FULL of different programs, requirements, and sometimes I'll even look up the first semester of their nursing program just to see what my "schedule" might be like..and I write it down next to each program :)

I have everything from LPN-Master programs in my "nursing file" LOL

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sounds just like me!!!! i have a notebook FULL of different programs, requirements, and sometimes I'll even look up the first semester of their nursing program just to see what my "schedule" might be like..and I write it down next to each program :)

I have everything from LPN-Master programs in my "nursing file" LOL

Ya I have a "file" thing with all of the info packets and nursing info session items...

I'm so glad there is someone out there as anal as I am!!

WOO!!:heartbeat

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Well!!! I have my ups and downs, lol. Sometimes I spend all day reading the forums and watching videos in you tube about nursing. Some others I just forget about it and just keep working towards to complete my Associate so I can apply to the Nursing program. But overall I think that I'm more concentrate in finishing my pre-requisits in only 3 semesters, which I consider to be a great project, and it keeps me motivated. I guess that once I finish I'll start obsessing again with nursing school he he

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Me too, I have a nursing school binder. I've worked my butt off for years to get to this point so yes I'm obsessed with it. Outside of school and this board nobody else gets it.

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I'm beyond obsessed as well so you are not alone! I think about what if I dont get in, what if I do get in, how life would be as a nurse, and how wonderful it will be to FINALLY say I'm a NURSE!! I even sometimes daydream about graduation lol.....okay thats a little weird but oh well yes I'm obsessed! I'm 29 and just applied to the LPN program and applying to the RN in january. I have 3 kiddos under 6 and its really a now of never kind of deal for me. Nursing is something I've had a passion for so long that if I don't get in I'll be totally crushed.

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Specializes in ER,Surgical ICU,Neuro ICU, OR.

Obsession is normal in pre nursing, I used to think what was I going to do if I didn't get into the program. What I found out though is that this is typical for state ADN programs that are cheap so a lot of people want to get in and apply.

I ended up making it into the program but at the same time I was considering alternatives. First alternatives look at 4 year colleges BSN, even though they can seem costly I think it is a good investment because as nursing goes there days you will need a BSN anyway so in the long run this will save you a lot of time.

Second don't be so afraid from private schools, even though the tuition might seem scary initially there are financial aid options and programs that you can get that can cover most of it.

And yeah if you keep up the good work you will definitely make it, there are no geniuses in the nursing programs, just hard working people.

Good luck!

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i come here every day to read...i graduated LPN school almost 4 yrs ago...have had a job for almost 3....did my only 2 pre reqs..chem and alg....started AP 1 2x and with drew both times cause of things going on at home...just didnt have the time to put forth the studying required....so..here i am again pondering if i should try again or am i satisfied where i am at??.....i come here and read and read...i lay awake at night wondering if i should continue.....it is always on my mind.....i become good friends with one of my LPN classmates...we even work at the same place now.....she had alot more pre reqs to do and had been working at it for a year or so......we started AP 1 together...i withdrew....she is now done AP 1 and 2....i keep thinking...what if i would of continued...wish i would of...could kick my self....bla bla bla....but i know i was needed at home and home came first....so here i am......i really wanted to go thru school with someone...is that bad?? or should i just go?? always thinking....AP 1 and 2 are not pre reqs.....i really wanted to do them and micro BEFORE NS....plus i wold try to test out of nursing 1 and only have 2,3,4.....i am at a lost....oh well.....so..as you see...i am obsessed as well!!!

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NORMAL - YES! I AM THE SAME WAY. JUST GOT A REJECTION LETTER FROM BUFFALO....I AM SAD BUT ON TO THE NEXT SCHOOL! I HAVE BEEN WORKING MY GLUTES OFF FOR THIS....JUST AIM HIGH AND DONT GET DISCOURAGED.:heartbeat

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Specializes in Infusion.

I think your normal! LOL! I am on the waitlist for the LPN program...and I have to wait until September....I should get in then...but if I don't...it's another WHOLE YEAR wait!!! I am already so darned tired of waiting.....

Then I will do the RN bridge program...another waitlist....wheph....this process is definitely testing my patience.

The school I am going to has just changed their texts, and a friend just started in September...so she gave me the list of books required....I have started buying a couple of them...so I can start reading.....I figure since they just changed the books...chances are they won't change again this year....

Hang in there!! It helps to know your not alone!

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to help with the waiting you could have your friend bury you in a snow bank and then dig you up when the results are in.

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