I wanted to come back and reply to these comments after all this time to give an update. I did it. There were days I felt like quitting, days where I couldn't even figure out why I should keep going. It was honestly one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I went through a lot of it on my own working, going to school, and dealing with everything internally at the same time. I still remember reading your comments back then and wondering if I was actually capable of doing this. I made this post when I felt like I was at my lowest, but I can say now that I pushed through. I passed my exit exam and I'm officially graduating from the program. Next stop is the NCLEX, and hopefully becoming an ED nurse. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment and offer support when I needed it most, it meant more than you probably realize.