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Just an update, I took everyones advice and got tested for ADHD... I checked off every box. I'm in my second semester now for prerequisets and things are going great. I finished my first course with the highest grade in the class. (That was a first). I just wish I had done this years ago, I'd probably be 5 years into my career by now. But better late than never! I will be applying to the RN program within the next 2 months.

What kind of supplements did you take?

Thanks for all the feedback. I've never considered ADHD because I'm not hyper active. But now that I've read a little about it i definitely fit the inattentive type ADHD symptoms. Do you know what kind of testing they do to diagnose adult ADHD.

That would be correct. I can watch several Seasons of a T.V. show in a sitting without a problem.

Not too shabby. I never played video games but I was the quiet one I suppose.

Not too shabby. I never played video games but I was the quiet one I suppose.

I for sure will be writing everything I can down. The biggest lie I tell myself everyday is (I don't need to write that down) I'm constantly using my notes app on my phone so I can remember to do things. But it's nothing new to me I had the same problem in my teens. And congrats on 29 years! My brain will probably be complete mush in 29 years at this rate.

I was a pretty lazy student in High School but managed to get by. Math was my biggest struggle.

I'm starting my prerequisites next month for nursing so I can apply to start an ADN program next fall. But I'm wondering if my bad memory is going to hold me back or be an issue when I start working with patients. I'm only 26 but I have always had a bad memory and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. It's not so much a long term memory problem as it is short term. I can remember all kinds of things from my childhood going back to preschool. But I can leave the gas station without grabbing the ice I just bought, or leave the house with the bathtub running that I was cleaning, I've forgotten to get the groceries out of the car that I just bought, or walk out of the kitchen while washing dishes and then become distracted and come back to find the sink running over. Has anyone ever tried any supplements to help with their memory?

Thanks for responding. Leaving my job once i get into nursing school is slightly terrifying. But the program I'm hoping to get in is Mon-Thur during the day no night class options. And my job is usually 8-5 so i know i won't be able to stay once I'm accepted. Hopefully i can find a more flexible job somewhere as I'm single and have no other income.

How long had you been working before you left to go back to school? Everyone looks at me like I've lost my mind when i tell them I'm considering a career change.

Just a little update. I spoke with my advisors Monday and i actually left feeling much better about this endeavor. I found out i will only need two more classes before i can apply to the ADN program next year. Neither of which are math. So I'm feeling very optimistic. Thanks again for all of your responses.

Thanks for responding. I'm with you. I have no intentions of leaving my job until I'm actually accepted into nursing school. I'm going to speak with an advisor next week to see what classes i will need so i can find out just how long pre-reqs will take.

That's what I keep hearing. I would definitely go in with an open mind.

I'd be happy with 2 day weekends.