hfarrellnurse

She's going to Technical College of the Lowcountry to get her ADN and then enrolling in Univ. of Texas Arlington RN to BSN online. Are you going to MUSC or Trident?

Your posting made me think of a conversation I recently had with my daughter. She was just accepted into nursing school to begin in the upcoming spring semester and since I am a nurse, naturally I am thrilled but I wanted to make sure that she was wanting this for herself and not because I am a nurse or for the salary or any other reason. First and foremost make sure you are doing what's right for you and not what others think what you should or should not do! Sure, they may be disappointed if you decide to quit but if they truly have your best interest in mind they absolutely would NOT want you to continue with something that makes you miserably unhappy or that you would regret. Life is way too short, so don't waste time or energy for something you hate! Secondly , don't go to nursing school to become an RN for the money! Those 'kind' of nurses are in my opinion, the worst 'kind' of nurses there are, for everyone involved (patients, co-workers, collaborative staff, etc.). You really must have some some sort of caring and compassion for those you are caring for. Nursing is not just something you "do" it something that you "are"! With that being said, you have come this far, why not make something of all of you hard work and effort! Have you looked at all of your options? One great thing about nursing is all of the options and avenues you can take. Are there any specialties in nursing that you might enjoy? Nursing is not just strictly clinical or 'floor' nursing. Before you quit, make sure there isn't some pathway you can take as an RN that you might really like - forensic nursing, nursing informatics, education, OR or PACU, etc. etc. etc. there are so many different types of nursing that maybe you can find one that fits you! Also, I think you are making a great choice not to drop out abruptly but are taking some time to slow down a bit and reevaluate your situation! That shows a lot of maturity (so I disagree with the earlier comment someone made of questioning your maturity). Don't quit until you have exhausted ALL of your options!!! Maybe there is some sort of nursing that incorporates animals (there is a lot of research that shows how animals are helpful in the healing process, or that are being trained as companions for people with seizure disorders or even diabetes now) there might be a career as an RN like that!! Any nurse would be lying if he or she said they never questioned there nursing abilities or career! And, at some point nursing school sucked (pardon the language) for almost all of us - I got written up and almost kicked out my last semester for some attitude issues I had but I adjusted and made it through!! Lastly, I don't know if you are religious or not but - I have had some seriously lengthy talks with God throughout my nursing endeavor and I am not the most religious person but there were always some little signs or whatever you want to call them, that I was on the right path. Good luck with whatever you decide just make sure those decisions you make are for YOU because YOU are the one who has to live your life and you have the power to make yourself happy!!

I think so, I found the people who were really supportive like that knew that I would really care about taking care of people and it wouldn't be just because it was my job to do so. Those people saw that "something" in me or knew my ethics and qualities as a person would help me be a really caring nurse! It really is a big compliment from them because you will be the kind of nurse they would want taking care of them if they were ill! Good luck to you!! By the way, by your username I see you might be from Charleston in SC?? If so, we are "neighbors" as I live just south of you in Beaufort, SC :))

That's exactly what it's for and saved me during my first clinical rotation at a nursing home! Stuff as much as you can handle up each nostril or on your upper lip and it will cover up almost any foul odor or at least make it more tolerable!!! It was on of the best tips I ever got from a seasoned nurse

My daughter is starting nursing school in the spring and even though I am a nurse, I have forgotten all of the necessities that helped me survive nursing school (except Vicks Vapor Rub - people in my clinical's offered me $$$ for just a dab LOL!!) I am planning on stocking her up at Christmas, so any and all ideas would be great!! Thanks!!

Totally cried reading this posting - because it's SO true!! Nursing is a grueling job and you often go unappreciated but the times that a patient's sister is yelling your name across a department store while running up to you crying and throws her arms around you and thanks you profusely for taking such great care of her sister while she was dying (yes this really happened to me!) - makes everything all worth it!! Those time you get goosebumps because you made your patient smile (finally!) SO WORTH all of the pain and hardships and time away from the family and friends. I am not sure there is any other more fullfilling job out there!!!