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I agree with another poster. Find another place within the hospital that you work, I understand your desire to speak with patients as well. It appears as though you may experience enough to explore your own options. Do not get yourself burned out by familes. Make sure you take time for yourself at the end of the shift. WE can not care for others if we do not care for ourselves. A clique that works

Nursing school is a great time to challenge yourself and take pride in each and every little accomplishment. Study hard and be proud of every milestone. As an older adult take advantage of any learning resources available to you such as help with math or writing if you need it. Make friends but keep in the back of your head that all in all each of us is in it alone. Avoid negative and find the positive. The one mistake I made was not finding a job as a CNA. It really becomes helpful if you are working as a CNA in a hospital when it is time for the job search. As someone else said something has to give if you are going to be sucessful. Stay strong to your desires and most of all be true to yourself.