sbenson1

I'm looking to work my way up to completing an RN program, but I want to start small so I'm thinking LPN is a good way to go. But I've heard people say there aren't jobs for LPNs anymore and that becoming one is a waste of time. Being a surgical tech, and ultimately a surgical assistant, is also an interest of mine, but I have no idea if the program is worth the money. And how difficult is it to go from surgical tech to nurse? There are so many options here. I'm just looking for opinions from people who have been there to help me make my choice. Just a little about me: I'm 23 and just now going to back to school and I live in Birmingham, AL. I really don't want to spend six years getting a degree, but I definitely need to get the ball rolling on a good career. Thanks in advance!

Thank you all for being so wonderful and encouraging! I am feeling better about making this my choice.

Thank you so much for that. I think my fear is deeply rooted in the fact that I have no passion for anything, and no real interest in anything. Nursing is one of the best ways to be useful to other people which had got to be better than a pointless existence. I worry that my lack of passion will make school unbearable and the job even more so. I know that it's a hard situation to understand, and the final decision has to be mine. I really appreciate you sharing your story, and thank you for being so positive. :)

It is so helpful to know I'm not the only one struggling with this. Thank you for being so positive and encouraging. I am looking into treatment for anxiety and depression. I think if I can get that under control it will make all the difference in the world.

I am really close to starting a pre-nursing program but I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to complete it and actually be a good nurse. I'm extremely introverted, and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I am very weak at math and science, and I'm worried that my grades will not be good enough. On top of that, I worry that I won't be able to mentally handle the stress of schoolwork, much less the actual job. Has anyone else dealt with this and overcome it? Am I not suitable for this career? I really want a career that is useful and helpful to people. I want to challenge myself and learn something new and amazing. Everyone tells me it's so worth it in the end, but I have a lot of fear over this. Any advice would be so helpful. I'm 23 years old and just starting college. I'm really trying to find a suitable career that is fulfilling and will allow me to support myself. I'm not married and have no children.