Words of encouragement, please?

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OK, so after years and years of thinking and talking about it, I finally have an appointment this afternoon to register for A & P 1. The problem is I've had an appointment every semester for the past couple years but never follow through. I chicken out last minute, this of all the "easier" things I could be doing that won't be so time consuming and maybe easier on my family ( I work full-time and have a two year old). Add to that that my current community college cut their part-time evening program and it's now full-time day only :cry:.....

But then I found another cc in the next state over (and no further from my home than my current cc) that has a part time evening/weekend program that seems perfect! So that's no longer an excuse...

I've tried all the "easier" paths and I still don't feel satisfied and always come back to nursing...

So I can take my pre-reqs at my current school (for the cheaper tuition) and transfer. I even talked to my boss yesterday and got clearance to leave early 2 days a week so I can take A & P...

So the only thing standing in my way is myself....

Any words of encouragement, please? I can feel myself getting all nervous.....

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:yeah:
I went to the appointment.... and am officially registered for A & P 1 !!!!!!

Thanks to all who responded... I'm not sure I would have been able to go without your encouraging words....

I've taken the first step towards realizing my dream!!!!

I am so proud of you and also very happy for you. But this is only one step in the right direction. You need to keep moving forward and gain the strength to not let any more mental, physical, or situational roadblocks get in your way. If you really want to become a nurse you will find a way. Even if you have to work full time while going to school full time.

I think if I can stay in the moment and not look so far ahead, then I'll be OK. It's all about taking baby steps...

I'm soooooo excited!!!

I went to the appointment.... and am officially registered for A & P 1 !!!!!!

Thanks to all who responded... I'm not sure I would have been able to go without your encouraging words....

I've taken the first step towards realizing my dream!!!!

WOOO HOOO!!!!! :yeah::bowingpur:w00t:

WTG on getting yourself registered! You CAN DO THIS!!!

Now I think we need a study group for everyone taking this course in the fall. :)

You can do it, I KNOW you can. CONGRATS for registering for the class. :yeah: Let me know if you want to start an online study group because I am taking A&P I in the Fall also. :specs:

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3rdgenrn

Look at your quote, "If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." -Drew Barrymore

No go and do what YOU beleive:D You can do it!!!

3rdgenrn

Look at your quote, "If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." -Drew Barrymore

No go and do what YOU beleive:D You can do it!!!

Ha ha you're so right!!

I have to, I feel as if a major weight has been lifted since I registered. I still can't help but think of so of the other things I could go to school for that maybecould be done online and not be as stressful, but I don't think I'll be satisfied...

Thanks again to all!!:rcgtku:

I did the same as you as far as signing up for classes then dropping them for one reason or another. I was worried about trying to work and go to school and then still being able to spend time with my three children, so I always found a an excuse to drop the classes. I finally decided to start with baby steps. I just signed up for one class and took it and made an A. I then found that I could not wait for the next class so I signed up for 2 this time. You can do it. You will find that once you start things will start feel like they are falling into place for you to take your path. Just believe in yourself and make yourself go.

JennKristin :nurse:

You can do it! Just wait and you will see, there will others in similar boats! I was fearful of going back to school after being out for 20 years, afraid of being too old, afraid because I'd never worked in the healthcare industry...and I found that there were lots of people who were older, who'd been out longer, and some who'd never even had a career at all -- let alone one in the health care industry.

Sign up. :up: You'll never know if this is for you unless you try. :D

Go for it! I waited 30 years with excuses and finally decided to just do it and see where it took me. My fear was math, and I started and quit twice before I finally sat down to face my fear and get through it, I ended up with an A. Then each class I took with the same attitude and made sure I could put the time in to study. All the pre-req's are done! I am now waiting for my letter to hopefully start nursing school this fall. If you can make a way I'd say do it...

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