i think becoming a cna first is a vital step. during my cna course a lot of people said "this is not for me" and moved on. but on the other hand those who did enjoy the field become a more rounded employee. i just finished a one year course (3 semesters in a row) and was successfull. i attribute my success partly to the fact that i "gave myself" to the program. not to say that i didnt go out with my friends or sleep late. but while i was out partying i kept a nursing mind about me: studied my reaction to acohol, sleep deprevation, assessed those around me for physical and psychological conditions. give yourself to nursing and it will become apart of you and learning will become easier.