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What makes the job stressful? I don't preform well under stress which I think is partly due to having anxiety (although not diagnosed).As I prepare to go back to school,I'm trying to finalize my choice of major.

I currently work in retail and it's driving me nuts.What's a decent place to work in the meantime, while I embark on my journey of becoming a Nurse?

Great advice,thank you for your positive words.

Thank you all :)

I just don't understand what's going on.Things have been the same for quite a while.I'm sure counseling ,like you suggested, wouldn't hurt.

What was the worst job you had before becoming a Nurse? How has Nursing changed your life?

I'm not sure if it's bad luck or my destiny, but I feel as if I am not making any progress.I started off well,thinking that my actions would lead to a bright future.After enrolling at a community college straight after high school,I worked my butt off and earned an above.Despite my efforts, I was denied admission into Nursing school three times.I even tried Speech Pathology and Education,but there seems to be something to deter my path.8 Years after graduating with an Associates in Liberal Arts,I still see myself going from one retail job to another.My dream has always been to work in the Health field.I finally paid off of my school debt this past month,so there is nothing that should hinder me from going back to school and earning a professional degree.The problem is,after a series of up and downs,unhappiness and broken dreams,I find myself depleted of energy and a positive outlook.I don't even know who I am anymore .I've lost a lot of confidence in myself.I've probably developed anxiety...and I'm just so irritated and tired most of the time.Beside having a child,I feel like I have no purpose..as if I can't be good at anything.How will I be to interact and liked by my colleagues in the professional world when I'm in this mess? Any advice?

If you could do it again,what career would you choose to pursue instead of Nursing?What are your reasons?

As I research career options,I have to be realistic with myself.I want a career where I can make a positive change as well as make enough money to support myself and my family.Do Nurses make over $50,000 straight out of school? What is the 411 on salary?

I've always wanted to be a Nurse,but my plans were put on hold for quite a while.I'm going back to school this year and I'm just researching career options.Nursing was a dream of mine after high school,over a decade ago.Despite my high gpa,I didn't make it into an affordable Nursing program.I'm willing to take out a loan to pursue my goal of obtaining a professional degree,but I want to make sure that I'm making the right decision.I'm an introvert with changing moods.Sometimes I enjoy talking to others ,and most times I enjoy being alone.I get nervous if I have to speak to a crowd,but normally,I find it easy introducing myself and talking to new people.What traits does one have to possess in order to be a good Nurse?

Oh gosh,where do you live dear? These people should come to New York.A job position is almost guaranteed after passing the NCLEX.

i have spoken with a few nurses.alot of them like their jobs,but many of them told me they did it b/c "thats where the money is" or b/c they had to take care of their children.i have also met students who couldnt get a job with the degree they had and switched over to nursing just because they wanted to live.they did very well.do you think everyone who studies nursing are really passionate about it? come on.lets be real.the students who did poorly in your class didnt do so b/c they didnt like nursing but b/c they just didn't try hard enough.so the passionate ones all passed?i doubt you're theory is reliable.btw,make that two :-p

well,nothing is easy.i am up for the challenge.btw,we have the same name i think.lol

I understand what you mean.Nursing is hard,but I've seen so many people become Nurses and they're GPA's are not as high as mine.I never said I didn't like Nursing,though.Im not as passionate about it as before,but I have always believed that Nursing is a great career.I cannot settle for just "anything else."I worked hard to be on the dean's list every semester(Well,almost every semester LOL).I want a reputable career.I want great pay and flexibitlity.I also like challenge.I want to like what I do.Pursuing a career that is in demand is the best thing for me right now.Life is very expensive .I want to be employed right after graduation or a short time after.I will have a baby to take care of.

Thats great,congrats!Will I get waived since I have a A.A? What was your GPA when you applied? You were waived from the general ed.courses but what about the prereqs?What were they?When do you intend on finishing?

I was thinking about Adelphi and Molloy :-).Oh gosh,Touro college? My husband works there LOL.Their Nursing program is not accredited yet.Beth Israel was suppose to allocate my application to LICH,I dont know what happened.I didnt call neither because I became discouraged around that time.I will look up NYIT and Mount Saint Vincent.Thanks alot...BTW what school did you attend?

You need your Master's or maybe even a PHD to practice as Psychologist.Im not a Nurse but I can still become one.Social workers don't get paid well enough.Plus,I don't think it's my calling.Teaching is great but competiting against 10 other people for one Teaching position is not really motivating.Especially knowing that I have a baby to take care of.I want to be guaranteed a position after graduation.Do you know how many people have Degrees just hanging on their walls and not working in the field that they planned to work in?

What school are you attending for Physical Therapy?What was your GPA when you applied? It is difficult but I know alot of people doing it.My former classmate was pregnant while attending Nursing school.Even after giving birth she continued on.My cousin is only 20 and she attends Molloy's Nursing program.Her daughter is 1 years old.I think I am just as strong and motivated.LOL

I don't like the area York college is in and I have worked too hard as a student to become a LPN.I already have 65 credits in Liberal Arts studies.I applied to CUNY Manhattan CC and Beth Israel.

I had a 3.55 overall GPA for my prereqs.The community college I went to had very limitted space.

That is true.The expensive schools accept more students since they have more instructors.Suny and Cuny tuition are around the same amount.I applied to Beth Israel but did poorly on the Verbal part of the exam.If I had done better,I think I would have made it in.

Why is it that people were able to get into Nursing school with a 2.5 just a few years ago?Thats not the reason.I think a 3.55 GPA is excellent,but I got rejected three times.Like most people said,it has to do with the fact that there are more students than there are instructors.

I entered college with a passion for Nursing.However,I got rejected 3 times with a 3.55 GPA! I lost interest,switched my major from Prenursing to Liberal arts.I graduated this year with my A.A and a GPA of 3.47.I was thinking of becoming a Teacher but I realized that I might just be settling.I like the Education field but I'll have more opportunities and probably a better life as a RN.I have a baby on the way so I need a flexable schedule and good pay.Don't get me wrong,there is still a part of me that wants to be a Nurse.I just forced myself to believe that I no longer liked Nursing.Perhaps a coping mechanism? LOL.Any advice?I live in New York.Do you know of any schools that will accept me with my GPA?