Leaann924

I was planning on attending nursing school this fall. However, I have no experience in the healthcare field. It keeps my up at night and I think about it alp day on if I actually want to go. If you asked my why I want to be a nurse, I could probably give you two reasons: the money and the opportunities. Besides that I really don't know. I already went to cosmetology school and dropped out. I knew I didnt want to go then but went anyways and just told myself to suck it up. I don't want to go though that again. When I mention this to anypje they just say that they think I can do it. I stress myself out so much that I have small panic attacks. I don't know if it's because I don't want a repeat of cosmetology school or if I just really don't think it'll make me happy. I don't have any experience so I don't know if I'll enjoy it. I feel like I should know what I want to do by now. I'm only 18 but I don't want to keep waiting to start a career. Did anyone else have doubts before starting school?

I am planning on starting school at a local community college this fall. In a dream world, I wouldn't work while In school. However, I just had to get a car note and car insurance. Its around $600 a month for that. I have a direct loan for $5,500. Including my other bills such as phone, gas, groceries, ect., the loan itself will not cover all my expenses. I do not have any money saved really since I had to get a car. I am also looking at moving out since I am not able to stay with my parent anymore. I will have a room mate so that will help on the cost. I work in fast-food right now part-time and make pretty decent money. If I wasn't going to school I know I could handle all those bills. Is it possible to do all of this while in school full-time? Should I save up the cost of rent to cover a few months and wait till the spring semester to attend? I plan on being a RN but would it be easier to become a LPN first since it takes less time then bridge over later? I have already put it off for a year and am ready to get started but if waiting will make the stress level lower then I will do it. Any thoughts, advice, or ideas are appreciated.