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Jenna, I totally agree with what Esme12 said. I have been in nursing school for almost a year and my wife and I recently filed for divorce. She's had serious issues with jealousy and me interacting with my fellow students, who are mostly women. I came to the conclusion that if she's accusing me of cheating with fellow classmates and I'm only one year into this program, what's it going to be like when I'm working long hours with a staff of mostly female nurses? We've tried couples counseling and I've gone to therapy on my own. After all that, I made the decision to leave and focus on the career that we both agreed to when I applied for nursing schools. My best advice to you is that you need to focus on school so that you can be the best nurse that you can be when you get that degree. If you're constantly fighting and dreading going home (like I was), then your mind is not going to be on your studies. If he truly loves you, he'll support you and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Nursing school is no joke and we as nurses and nursing students are the only ones who get that. I'm sure you'll make the right decision. If being a nurse is what you're most passionate about, then put 150% into it! In the end, you'll be doing what you love, earning a good salary and you can figure out the whole relationship thing later. If he truly loves you, he'll be patient and wait. If not, there's plenty of other fish in the sea. Keep your chin up and rock the rest of your nursing program! You got this!

Thanks. The only drawback is that all of the accredited schools have a waiting list and I'll be in school a lot longer just to get my Associates/RN license. If I stay at Carrington, I can work at a couple of local hospitals until I get my BSN. I know that the school where I would be getting my BSN from is accredited. Decisions, decisions...

Yeah I guess so. This term is up in January. Guess I'll start shopping around.

Man, I'm really bummed about this. I was so excited to be in the program. So discouraging.

Hey everyone. I was at the VA today trying to get vocational rehab for nursing school. I'm currently attending Carrington College in Albuquerque. I found out today that the school is accredited, but the nursing program is not! As a result of there not being any accreditation, I was also told that I'd be limited as to the hospitals and facilities in which I can work. Is that accurate? If that's the case, I will likely drop out of Carrington after this term is over in January. I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks!

I just started nursing school and I get teased every once in a while, but I don't care. I'm not gay and I don't have anything against gay men in the field. My grandmother was a nurse and I loved being around the hospital environment. I think it's good to have men in the field. It tends to give some balance to the profession. I'm glad to be a part of it now!