Sara2.0

Thank you for your responses. I feel like I am standing on a precipice of life, and it's do or die time. I have been in an abusive marriage for 11 years and I am finally taking back my life. Which is why I know I need to do something life changing. I am considering getting into our local CNA program to help get my feet in the door, and money in my pocket. I think it's something I can do with little outside trouble. People have always told me I should do something in the human services because I am very personable and easy to be around, someone who shows compassion. I also thought about becoming a social worker, but I don't know much about the job force once I'm done with school. My dream would be to become a psychologist but I thought nursing school would be more attainable then a masters in psychology. But the more research I put into it the more I psych myself out. But I also know, it's do or die time. And I need to be able to secure a future for me and my kids. Our local nursing program here has a good daycare program but once (or if) I get to clinical hours...that's where things get tricky. Maybe I could work part time as a CNA and with help of child support afford a sitter to get me throw the program. Thank you for your time.

I am doing a lot of soul searching and so far that has lead me down the path of attending nursing school. I haven't done anything yet towards that goal but I am getting the gears of my mind moving in the idea. But be honest. I haven't been in a school environment since I tried to go to junior college, when I was 18. I am now 33. Have four kids under 10 and most likely heading into a divorce. (Thus the need for a career). I was never a great student in high school unless it was a subject I really cared about; creative writing, womens study... Never in the science and math departments. But I also never pushed myself either, never had any drive. I believe I have that now, ambition, determination. I know nursing school is a huge time commitment. But for someone who is average, probably more below average in the grade department, is it impossible? How hard is it really?

I am thinking about becoming a CNA to get my foot in the door towards my RN. I'm a mom of four so I'm not afraid of hard work. But honestly elderly peoples bodily fluids, (elderly people in general are not my forte), but particularly those fluids that come out of their nether regions I find hard to handle. Was it difficult to get in the groove of changing bed pans and doing toilet work? Are you able to just see it as routine work, or is it something that is still hard at times to get past? I want to become a RN because I do genuinely want to be in the health care field. I love people and being social and being able to help those in need. So please don't take my aversion to the elderly as shallow. I am a single mom who has been a Stay a home mom, and I am willing to do what it takes to better the lives of my children and myself. Thank you for reading