nursetwobe

I posted this in another thread too but I need some advise. I am 26 and married. I dove into this BSN 2 years ago and this is my first year full time. I am taking 18 credits plus clinical in my sophmore year. I only have time to work on the weekends and that doesn't help with my homework. My husband and I have bills that pretty much work with only 2 incomes. He is so anal about paying bills on time and is being so mean about this all. He has been depressed for 3 months because he sees no hope for this to work out and is at his wits end. I have done what I can, we got a roommate by my suggestion, I have applied for private loans and student loans...all of them denied. I work on the weekends which seems to me and other students like impossible to pass...I keep a positive attitude and try to explain how this will help us in the future and explain why it would be stupid to drop out now. I don't know what to do anymore. He won't listen to any suggestions anymore or reasoning because he is completely stressed and depressed. I don't know what to do. I feel like this is breaking our marriage. I don't want that but I know this is best for our future and I really have a strong compassion and committment to become a nurse. I have applied for scholarships and got 2 but they don't even cover my tutition. What can I do? Is there hope for me and our marriage? I have been in tears over this.

I am so sorry you have to go through this decision. I feel the same way you do, it's a one in a lifetime offer. Maybe you can sit down and tell him everything you said on here and ask him if he understands why you feel this would be a great opportunity. Not sure if that is an option but that is the only thing I can think of. I am in the same boat with being married and struggling...all our bills are for a 2person income..I can't work because I am taking 18 credits plus clinical. My home life is miserable because my husband is always angry and frustrated about money. He feels that we are screwed and he is constantly mean and depressed about it. For 3 months now. I am completely lost as to what to do. I cannot drop out...that is pointless and stupid at this point. I can't focus on my studies with him like this. I can't get a loan for living expenses. Everyone is denying us. Sorry, I got on here to offer you some help and I am with my own situation.

Where do you find this type of information?

We took HESI so we could compare it with our senior year. Ours was only out of a 1000 and I got a 960. Most of my friend got 840 or so...I am worried this is going to make it harder for me next time. I guess it is basically a test on your critical thinking skills?

I have been worrying about this a lot since I started the full time day program this year. According to my doctor, I am 80 lbs over weight which equates to about a xl for me. But all the girls are super skinny in my class too. I am also taking nutrition. I have decided to just make small changes. I don't want to "diet" because that is temporary. I am trying to make a lifestyle change. Over a month ago, I stopped drinking energy drinks, then the next week I gave up fast food, then after that I switched to whole wheat products. Last week I started taking the stairs at school. Someday, I hope I will have a regular exercise routine and quit smoking. I have not lost any weight so far but I am sticking to it because it is all around better for me. Hopefully the weight will start coming off soon?!?

All white! First day of clinical, I got prune juice all over it...never came out but I am not buying more and then paying 5 dollars for each new patch.

Which psych is it? developmental? I hated that class because of the teacher. Don't give up...I am having a hard time too, but I have paid too much money to just give up.

I know how you feel..they are getting easier for me but I really rely on my nursing diagnosis book. I am hoping they will get easier over time. We practice them every week. I kinda felt like the nursing diagnosis were stupid at first, cause seems like a medical diagnosis would make more sense, but we are not doctors.

I know, I was gonna catch up tonight since I didn't have Pharm but I just feel like taking a break from this insanity!

I read some of the books but it depends what class it is for. Right now I am taking 16 credits plus 3 no credit labs. I feel like I am so swamped plus working. There is just no way I could read for all my classes. The nursing classes are much easier for reading than nutrition and microbiology...even pharm is a tough read. Plus most of my teachers don't test over the book.

I do not think you are a baby. I think this is normal and crying is natural. It is good to get things out. I cried for no reason a couple days ago and it felt good. Don't get discouraged :) We all want to see you succeed!! :loveya:

Anyone know what the state of Nebraska is like? I am currently getting my BSN in NE and want to persue getting my NP here as well. Thanks

I am taking night and weekend classes. I have to work full time while doing school, so that is my only option. I am already accepted into the nursing program and getting nervous about next semester. I have to take 15 credit hours all at once...how am I going to pay my bills if I have to go down to part time. I suppose just take it as it comes... Christy

This is why I am going into Pediatrics. I want to care for the children and yes, the money is nice, but that is not why I chose the career. I actually want to care for patients. That is the most excited part about this career. I have experience working with a staffing firm, and the nurses that are like that sometimes even have a hard time finding travel jobs. If they treat their recruiter like **** then they will be that way in the hospital as well. Just ignore those people, because they won't last long. You have to like your career to do it well. Christy

I hated this class. I took it about 6 years ago and it took 2x just to pass it. Thank God I do not have to take it again!! But, next quarter I do have to take Stats. I am getting mixed results on the class. Either people get it or they don't. Well good luck and I wish I could help anyone who needed it, but Math is not my subject!! Take care. Christy