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Thanks so much to everyone who has offered up their advice. It has given me a lot to think about. I can see where everyone is coming from.

What I meant to say was should I go to nursing school IF I have a blood phobia?So I am facing a challenging dilemma that I would like some advice on. I am considering going back to nursing school for the second time. I attempted it about five years ago. I have all of my prerequisite courses done and I completed the first semester of an ADN program with a B+. I feel I have the mind and the compassion for this profession, I just don't know if I have the stomach. I had a couple of incidences while in school that scared me where I almost passed out. The first while watching someone get there pleural space drained ( I don't know the medical term for the procedure) and the other while watching a circumcision on a baby. My sister is a nurse so I know how challenging and rewarding this career has been for her. I want a better future for myself and a sense of accomplishment, like I'm making a difference. I'm ok with the vomit, pooh, and mucus....it's just when it gets bloody and very invasive that I have a problem. I have a tremendous amount of anxiety about this and I just want to get advice on if it is something that I can overcome. Many people have told me you get over this, it's just when you're in the situation it's scary. I know I psyched myself out the first time around and I'm just wondering if I should give it another try. It is something I haven't let go of all these years. I was disappointed I didn't continue the first time around and I feel that it's my best choice at creating a better life for myself. Any feedback I can get will be greatly appreciated:):typing