LT22

Congrats!! I am also going through the pre-employment paperwork! I've nver worked there, but from what I hear and from what I've seen... it's a great place to work. The benefits, the people, the respect... I am so so excited to start. And whenever I tell people where i'll be working, all i hear about is how they've been on the waiting list, or they've been trying so long to get a position there... so i'm assuming the experience we'll be getting there will be top notch! When do you start and what department are you going to be in? Congrats again!!

I can completely relate to you and yes you are extremely normal. I am entering into my 3rd semester of nursing school and am 30 years old. For the past 10 years I was working in a completely different field (salon/spa industry) and decided one day that it just wasn't for me anymore. So, I decided to go back to school and get my RN license. It was strange, very strange to be back in school after being away for so long. And to add to that the pressure of being in school with so many people who were so much younger than me and are freshly out of school and then there's me who had to relearn good study habits and time management. I've also had times where I've felt scared because; what if I don't like it?, what if I'm not good at it?. I started scaring myself because I'm a lot older then everyone else and this is my second career change and can I afford to waste my time on something that I may not like? It's a commitment and I had to make a choice, and I do not regret my choice at all today. All I can say is that it's a commitment and you have to decide if you're willing to take that risk. And when you do get into nursing school (good luck, by the way) go into it with as much confidence as you can! Confidence is an essential key in nursing school. And it is going to be overwhelming at times and other times you'll feel like quitting, but just keep your goals in mind and FOCUS!! As I'm sure you've heard it before... It'll all be worth it in the end. GOOD LUCK!