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I recently withdrew from my diploma nursing program in the second semester. I was severely depressed in the direction I was going and after trying to bring myself to enjoy clinicals and working as a cna I just don't think this is for me. It wasn't a snap decision as I have been thinking about it since the end of the first semester and my only regret now is that i didn't finish out the semester and the fact that I didn't finish what I started. I have read numerous posts on here about the things nurses go through and seen it first hand. I have always heard that nursing is either for you or it isn't and I guess it's just not for me. I feel like a weight has been lifted although now I am faced with reality as I am 25 with a b.s. in biology and in need of a full time job. I'm not really sure what I would like to do as a career to be honest. I have considered coaching as I already have a solid foundation, but always pictured myself working a career in healthcare. Perhaps I could work for awhile and maybe try to get into pharmacy school. I started off wanting to eventually be a crna, but after gaining experience in the hospital setting I feel like I really don't have the desire to be a nurse. I'm a little lost right now so any information would be helpful.

Thank you all for understanding and it does make me feel better that people are going through the same. I just get a little down when all my friends are graduated and making salaries at what seem to be cushy jobs, while I make 9/hr wiping up poop, lol, while going to school. Some patients and family really appreciate everything and others look down on you and make remarks. Nurses complain and one was saying that every time she comes into work it's like getting slapped in the face. I would rather not be s#!^^%# on figuratively and literally everyday at work. I would absolutely love to be a crna, but it is a long road indeed. I love surgery and the OR, but I'm not sure that I wouldn't be just as happy as a perfusionist or a PA working in a large doctors office with alot less stress, holidays off, 9-5. Plus I am worried about finding a job as an RN after graduation. Hopefully I would be able to find something in an ICU, but if not I wouldn't mind the OR to start. I have heard working as a cna helps to get a job after graduation, but is this true? What other jobs or experience can I get to increase my chances of employment after graduating?

I am currently a 2nd sem. nursing student that will graduate in may 2012 with my nsg diploma. I graduated with my BS in biology with a poor gpa (2.8) I think. I took alot of harder classes together and was rushed to graduate after transferring and switching majors. I had considered switching to nursing to eventually become a crna, but it was going to be impossible for me to get into the bsn program at my former school. Anyway, I chose biology and was looking at AA school or PA school. After graduating with a poor gpa and working I figured instead of going to grad school and showing I could do that level of work and then applying to PA/AA school I opted to go to rn school and set out to become a crna. I have been working for a few months as a cna( the only male one) on a med/surg unit and I really dislike it. It is stressful and sometimes nasty and it makes me wonder if I made the right choice going to rn school. I'm not sure I would enjoy working on the floor as an rn, but could see myself working in the OR or possibly the ICU(limited exp. there). I know there are is a variety of jobs for rn's, but I have a few concerns. I'm a male, which is good and bad, I'm over 6'5" and worry about back problems down the road. I am also concerned that I with my low gpa that I will never get into crna school. I like the idea of getting my feet wet and some experience b/c I have always been interested in healthcare and medicine. I know it's still early, but I have been looking at a few options for myself such as PA, Perfusionist, possibly MD(although not likely), even a med/surg sales rep, etc. I'm just not sure I would be happy with being a floor rn for the rest of my career and I would like to have a job that I enjoyed and made a decent amount of money doing. Any advice at all would be helpful to me and greatly appreciated. If I were to go another route besides nursing what would you suggest?? Since I am currently in rn school I think it would be a bad idea not to finish...

There are two hospitals in my area. One I am doing clinicals at, the other I just got a job as a NAI on the med/surg floor. I def. could make more elsewhere, but have heard that being a cna will help me get a job once i am an rn. Is this not the case? Should I work somewhere else and make more or try to get something in the ICU? I eventually want to be a crna.

Would it be okay to take a few classes over again if they are offered as part of the curriculum for my nursing program? I think I can take microbiology again, but I would like to take AP I and II again and even biochem. I made C's in these and I know they are going to hurt me. If they aren't offered through my nursing program should I take them at a local undergrad or CC? Maybe even wait till I finish my RN. I am wondering how my low GPA will hurt me. Will a good nursing school and BSN GPA have more impact than my undergad GPA?

Would you recommend taking any science classes over again? I did poorly(C's) in both AP's and microbio and I think I can take them as part of my nursing school courses. I'm just not sure if it would replace those grades or they would be counted.

I graduated with a degree in biology may 09 with not so stellar grades (just below a 3.0). After consideration I decided nursing would be my best option to work in healthcare. I just got into Mercy, an ADN program, with hopes to eventually pursue a career as a CRNA. I know alot of CRNA programs would like you to take the GRE within 5 years and I have about 4+ months before nursing school where I can really study to make the best score possible. I have heard it is best to take the GRE shortly after graduation. With a 2 yr ADN program plus critical care experience of a few years, would it be too early to consider taking the GRE before the ADN program begins? Right now I have ample time and I realize I need to focus on my classes when the program starts. Also a new RN grad has alot to learn and I want to take a few classes over again and if need be my BSN. Are there any classes in particular that CRNA schools look at such as A&P, biochem, stats? Am I getting too far ahead of myself here? Thanks in advance