stagesofthepath

Well, I am 61 and going for it through Excelsior College. I have the CPNE left, and hope to pass this spring and go on to a short, but worthwhile career. I am doing this because I don't want to do LVN jobs anymore, I want to push myself to maximize my benefit to others, and I can work part-time into my 70's (I hope). Plus, I will be happy to earn the R.N. If I was still in my 40's, I would not even doubt the feasibility of such a plan to get an R.N.

Flunking out of nursing school was one of the biggest heartaches of my life so far. It changed my destiny in so many ways, and I feel discouraged when I think about it. Presently I am studying online through Excelsior, preparing to take my last theory exam on Friday. I delayed taking action after I flunked out of nursing school because I felt I needed time to "lick my wounds." I am frightened about the prospect of failing again, but I must go on and give it another shot or I will always wonder if I let my dream escape me. I think I must "fake it until I make it" re: self-confidence. Self-confidence is a big problem for me. I think that is what led to my downfall in nursing school. I encourage you to go towards your dream, and if your dream involves relieving the suffering of others, I think you are justified in your effort. You don't have to prove your self worth by becoming an RN. Success to you!

Thank you for taking the mystery out of the dreaded experience.

I am studying for LS 1 now, and this is a lot of information to remember and digest. I also am in College Network. Do you feel that you have to go way beyond College Network in order to pass the exam? Good luck with LS 2.