Briac

Awww thanks everyone for your kindness. To answer a few questions...I turned 33 yesterday and I am not going back to the same nursing program just because I don't feel it was the best program for me. I found another program that I am much more excited about and I can't wait to get started. I am naturally a person that has to remind myself not to look back because I do get caught up in the "what ifs", but I am just going to have to retrain my stubborn brain. Bria

Hi everyone! This is actually my first post so here it goes. I was a nursing student a little over 2 years ago and I took time off after my first semester due to some family situations and because I was stressed out. It just wasn't a good situation. I have come to regret my decision because the same script keeps playing over and over in my head, "you could be a nurse right now". Truth be told, I know I needed the time off because I have made many positive changes in my life and I think I will be a more dedicated nursing student, but I can't help beating myself up and feeling like a "loser" because I feel like I am taking steps backwards. Did anyone else take time off from nursing school and finally go back to finish? I suppose I need to words of encouragement...it doesn't help that today is my birthday and I'm feeling like I should have accomplished more than I have. Sorry, if this is a downer post, but I am normally an upbeat and happy person. Thanks for listening. Bria