AminaAbou

I have passed the first semester of nursing school with hardship. English is my third language and I was intimidated by the nursing professors when they said words I didn't understand. The feelings led me to feel psychologically down and think I will not succeed in nursing. For example, in the Hygiene lecture, the professor kept mentioning the linen few times, and I had no idea what does the word mean. Anyway, I survived the first semester with the help of my caring husband. My husband is an American and he spent nights studying with me. Now Fall classes are coming soon, so I will be starting Med Surg and Psychatric nursing. I am thinking I better get a CNA job or a student nurse job before I graduate so I will be more familiar with hospital setting and the language. Shame on me I should have gotten a hospital job right when summer have started but I was hesitating because I thought I am petite and I may be required to carry heavy things as a CNA. I didn't give myself a chance to try before assuming the job. Now, please the nursing school faculty keep telling me I should not work at all. I was and I still work in the campus on a computer lab for 20 hours and the job is not very demanding which means I can do lot of studying there. I am thinking now I should also work for 10 to 12 hours a week as CNA in a hospital so I can gain some experience. I am trying to be a unique nurse with my cultural background and the languages I speak. In addition, with CNA experience prior to graduation may help me to be a better candidate for an RN job. What could you advise me please?