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Check with your school and classmates. You may have to put in money and do a training course to help you pass. I know the exam changed , did you take the old one or the new one?

Thank you ! I'm just starting out, but I need to learn about these professional organizations. I read a fantastic post on Reddit about the profession and this is a contender! Love when experienced nurses give warnings about the Field

Yes Nursing school has forced me to slow down. I quit my retail job and the processed food consumption dropped. I work at a hospital and eat salads for lunch now. Went to doctor for physical and need to cut down salt. Was told I had to exercise 30 minutes a day and monitor BP twice daily. Purely health reasons. I really want my BP to be textbook normal, like it was when I was healthier

Sigh.... I STILL fight with myself over this. I am older than you too! If Independence is what you want, just plan for it. And write down your feelings. For me, regret over education/ past career choices. lots of millennials feel this way.

As long as you keep getting good grades, you can have a social life. I just started a program and am a little behind because I work too much. Required to make an appointment with my advisor because I passed ( but barely) my first exam. It's always easier in the beginning. No one expects you to know anything. Teachers are introducing themselves. Be " anti social" when the semester progresses to midterms and finals. That being said, I think you will be fine. You make good grades and actually study. A Lot of nursing students work/ have families - too much commitment. Nursing school is really not that bad. so long as you have time. apply to scholarships, volunteering or pick up extra skills through mentors/ programs. Learn to draw blood! No leadership positions - only work during Summer. I wish I could get the courage to say no to my job (s). I also live at home and would rather study, honestly....

Consider programs that let you take co-req classes during the Summer. Mine does and all I'll do is nursing courses during the program

I hope you're at orientation! I believe we have one " call out" , but anymore and you might be dismissed from the program EDIT Actually - you have to make up anything you miss AND speak with advising!! Cheers to us, TFC ?

This is totally normal ! Get your RN- work for a few years and see how you feel about CRNA. You might find being a FNP a better fit. I want to work in managed care with people who have long term health conditions. Or even home health ! None of which are crazy busy and pay well too. Some nurses even work in Data Informatics. Tech is really hot right now, but I feel you need a background in it first. Hear some programs only accept people who have some experience, because they want to ensure there are no drop outs. It's misleading and some people have sued/written articles because of how deep in debt they are/ unable to find work. Good luck

I was in a similar situation. Once the pandemic hit, I put the brakes on nursing school apps and decided to focus on my job as a pharmacy tech. I learned how to give immunizations, and was motivated to try nursing again. I did not have people to support, so my situation is VERY different. Consider other types of work in a hospital- I've had patients suggest working for a dental office in a hospital. Some hospitals will pay for training and provide time off. I go between loving and hating my choices all the time. We all have our reasons, and some choices are a burden even if they pay off. No matter what, always make sure you have a plan B in place. Surgical, Respiratory, Radiation tech are all great.

If you cannot get an A, then get a B. If you cannot get a B, then leave the class. It is not worth the time to get less than a B. I have had to retake classes to get higher grades because I decided to "push through it" and got a C. Sometimes you are not prepared enough and the teacher really is not going to help you (if you are too desperate and struggle alot). You might need a different teacher or take a summer class. Soooo...... Look at your syllabus and determine how many exams/ grades are left in the course. Do not forget to look at the grades you have left for LECTURE and LAB. READ YOUR SYLLABUS- and take notes on it!! calculate what grades you need to get in order to pass with atleast a B. Find out when your professor's office hours are. Go to these office hours with questions about homework and lecture. Next , find out when the tutoring center on your campus is open and when they tutor your subject. Many times you can just go in there and tell them " I do not understand the Krebs cycle- please explain this to me" and someone there will tell you. They will not do your homework, but they will explain concepts.

Drop to part-time- weekend only. If you need more days , then pick up the occasional shift. If they say no to that, then ask about taking a day off or being late once a week. Ask about things like your health insurance and general benefits - but do not underestimate nursing school! You will be thankful for days you do not have to be at work, be tired, or worry about exams because you didn't study enough. There are enough ppl on here asking what to do when they failed by like half a point and the school kicked them out. You're welcome ?

Do you mean Introduction to Chemistry or General Chemistry 1? Into is usually for students not interested in health careers ( its not as rigorous). General is for students who will go on to take harder science classes, and tends to be a "weed-out" class for health/science career students. At my school, we take General Chem 1 as a pre-req for any other higher level BIO class. You cannot take higher level science classes (Like MICRO) without it. (Assuming you already have this distinction worked out) Honestly-which has the better professor!? Choose that class. Never take a harder sci class than you have to, because they are so much work!!

Thanks !!! I am taking two of the classes I need to progress ( Micro and AP1) this fall. I will spend my semester researching ADN schools and trying to raise money for myself- the LPN courses are simply too expensive at this time.

Please, do not be hard on yourself. You tried your best. Take time to process this, then try again later. Pay off some debt first, get a job working as an EMT or CNA ( or anything else). I would also suggest an ADN- cheaper and better if you need to work.

Should I: 1. Take the 3-4 science classes I need and apply to an ABSN program -OR- 2. Do an LPN program, then progress to an ABSN? The LPN program will get me into the field faster AND help with employment ( Better $$$)/ school applications ( work experience). However, It would mean a year not progressing on classes. Plus , where I live the LPN programs cost $30,000 (they are all offered by for profit schools). I want to earn a DNP, so I need to fulfill the reqs for a BSN degree anyway. I do not know if the money spent on a LPN would be wise given my future goals. The BSN and associate degree programs in my state are COMPETITIVE- their is a strong likelihood I will need to spend money on moving to further my education. ALL the LPN to BSN bridge programs I see STILL want science classes. I could spend money on ONE program, or I spend money on TWO programs ( using one as a hedge of sorts). I'd rather not make costly mistakes, as I already have mediocre grades from my first college experience that ended in 2012 with a BA in a non science field. I have been working as a pharmacy technician for seven years after my BA and have been taking science classes the last three of those years in preparation. Any advice is WELCOME!!! Thank you!

Start searching for jobs that are not bedside. Then do the BSN online. The free time and reduced stress you have from the new job will make things easier for studying. YOu can do it, just keep and eye on making things easier for yourself.

Wow!! That is expensive!! I would wait and do more research. I do not know your background and education, but have you taken all the science classes needed? If money is an issue for you, maybe get the CNA or become and LPN at FIRST so you can make some cash and have experience working in the field. With good grades and a way to make money, get into a local state program for either an associates or bachelors degree. Most people have to use loans ( both federal and Private) to afford ANY schooling. I would suggest you find people in the program and pepper them with questions. You also need to do ALOT of research on other programs. Make a list of programs you like and then ask about admission- cheap and easy. Lay the groundwork first. Good LUCK!!

Hello! I am a pharmacy Tech who WANTS to transition to nursing. I am looking to advice myself! I think you will be fine as long as you think about the steps before a script ends up at a pharmacy- Symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment plans, etc. YOu are gonna be learning everything that goes on behind the scenes. Horray!!!

Frankly, the employer should have educated you well enough that you could have recognized the risk and consequences- for yourself and the patient. They put two people with little experience together and are just covering their butts because of the liability- for bosses and managers , this is the real issue. You might benefit from finding an experienced CNA who can tell you how it's "really" done at a hectic pace. Perhaps an RN you can be open and honest about your misgivings while she tells you the big no-nos that can affect your employment/career in general. Like what counts as a "fall"? How much of the care plan must be followed? What is an "aid assisted fall", is it safe? LOL, you get my point. I'll take you at your word that you have no options- but have you looked into loans? Being 100% - if you start to struggle , quit and find a new job. Doesn't have to be CNA- don't jeopardize your gpa or health for A-holes.