SheIsLimitless

Hello all! I am in need of some advice. I started a two-year ADN program at a community college about three weeks ago. I have always been a straight A student (I decided to go to community college to save some money) but these past few weeks have killed my confidence and I feel like I am just so far behind in learning all of the things we need to know that I don't know if I can catch up. I have had six tests so far, and my scores range between 67-84% (it was 67-74, but today I got an 84). So here are my options: A. I drop out before these grades effect my GPA, work on getting my lactation consultant cert. this year, and then apply to a university in my area that has a two year BSN program (aka, have a lactation consultant cert and my BSN in three years) or B. I stick it out over these next few years, hopefully pass all of my classes, go on to a year of RN to BSN program, and then get my lactation consultant cert. (aka, have a lactation consultant cert and BSN in four years) I feel like if I had the chance to start over again, and really understand what I will be getting myself into study/school wise, I could do really well. However, I don't want the fact that I dropped out of nursing school the first time around to hurt me in the long run when applying for jobs/grad schools. Also, the reason that I want to have a lactation consultant cert. is because I would love to be one, and because I feel like it would help me to land a job in a L&D unit or birthing center. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated!!