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Hi TiffaniRose, My GPA was a 4.0. We had to take the NLN a few years ago and I scored in the 99th percentile. We took the TEAS after we began our semester. I know they do things differently now. I did not drop any classes but did put my application on hold for one year. I found the TEAS to be a little more difficult than the NLN, which was relatively easy. I still scored 93% in the TEAS with no preparation. You will love it there. The teachers are very helpful and they want to see you succeed! Good luck with the process.

break time...thank you. I never thought about the fear in that regard. It makes a lot of sense to always have a little fear so complacency does not set in. NP-BC...I think both fields interest me. I need to decide on which to pursue. People keep telling there are so many other options with nursing. If you get bored there are always other nursing avenues to go down. Maybe I should consider being a CNA at the hospital and get some more experience and really see if that is what I want. Maybe it is just fear of the unknown. Thank you both for your input.

Thank you for your response Chin Up! The funny thing is I haven't been at peace and have been struggling to make a decision. My husband suggested maybe I'm in love with the idea of nursing, not so much actually becoming a nurse. I just don't want to regret not following through. I know it's never too late but I also don't want to wait forever. Life is short! I really need to figure out what is holding me back. I went from being really excited when I started nursing school to being relieved when I left. Yet, even now still yearning to go back and finish. Luckily I have continued to take classes that would transfer into a BSN program as opposed to the diploma school I was enrolled in. I'm just getting tired of my own indecisiveness. Thanks again!

Here is my dilemma that I hope you all can give me advice on. I was a nursing student, but had to take a leave of absence due to family conflict. I successfully made it through the first semester with flying colors. When it was time for me to return, I got cold feet and gave up my spot to another student. I realize that I enjoy the technical side of nursing like assessments, giving shots, meds, etc. I guess I'm stressing over the what if's...like what if I don't do something I'm supposed to, what if I miss an important symptom and it turns out to be serious or just ignore something I think is minor because you have many patients to take care of. I'm considering radiography now because I think I like working on one patient at a time. Nursing was always something I wanted to do and my clinical instructor said I would make a great nurse. I guess maybe I'm just lacking the confidence I need to be successful. But having someone's life in my hands on a daily basis is scary. I don't know if I want that type of responsibility or stress for that matter. Thanks in advance for your input:)