SueLaura

I agree about losing weight, I need to lose 20 to 30 pounds and that will make it easier. So home health would allow me more options? I don't know much about that area.

I am 50 years old and went back to school after a divorce 4 years ago to be a nurse in order to support myself. (No significant other). I am to graduate in May, 2014. I don't have any other degrees and my current job will not support my needs (rent, insurance, car payment, electric bill, etc). I know I am so close to the end....just a couple of exams, the rest of my preceptorship, and I need to pass the HESI with an 800 or better....then I graduate. Study for the NCLEX, pass and get a job. Perfect, right? The problem is I feel like a fish out of water. I love working with the public and I am outgoing. The problem is I doubt myself and the responsibilities being an RN carries. The 12 hour shifts at the hospital totally drain me and to tell you the truth I'm not sure I can handle them. At the time I accepted placement into the nursing program, I was offered by my current employer to train to be a customer service manager. I sort of regret that decision. And now I have about 25,000 in student loan debt.....I would have had no debt if I had accepted the managerial position training. I don't know what to do other then continue on and become a nurse because I don't have any other means to support myself....other than going out and finding a sugar daddy (just kidding, not interested). I could really use some advice, please.....in tears over this.

To everyone who responded to my thread .......THANK YOU. I am grateful that you took the time to encourage me. I will stick with it and study harder for the next exam and hopefully I didn't do as bad as I thought on the 2nd exam. It's so hard to feel defeated, like you made the wrong choice because at the time I had a choice to go to nursing school or train on-the-job as the manager of customer service. I will try to set aside the feelings and make that appointment to see a counselor. Once again, thanks a million.

I am in my 2nd semester towards my associates degree. I decided to go back to school right before I ended up finding out my husband was cheating one me which lead to divorce. I am 49 and suffering from peri menopause symptoms, trying to get over the emotions of the divorce, and suffering insomnia. We need a 76 or better to pass Nursing 102. My first exam I got a 77.6%. Today was my 2nd exam and from my calculations I probably got somewhere between a 70 and 74, hopefully they scale the grades. I am frustrated and feel like quitting. If I hadn't studied, then I would expect a low grade, but I studied my ass off.....and I am so frustrated. I have always wanted to be a nurse, but maybe I bite off more than I can chew at this point in my life. But considering my age its now or never. And there is the extra pressure to get my degree, since I gave up my full-time job for this and I am a single woman now trying to support herself. Has anyone else been in my shoes? I sure would love some advice. Sad in the northeast.

I started nursing school Fall of 2012, with the hopes of working 20 hours a week and go to nursing school. Well that didn't last long. I now work weekends only. I am in my second semester and its intense and takes a lot of time. Good luck. :)