Quitting Nursing School...

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Let me just say, I HATE nursing school. Ever since day 1. I text my mom within one hour of class and asked if it was too soon to want to quit. I've pretty much cried everyday and we just started 3 weeks ago. I absolutely hate it. I realized I don't want direct patient care I don't want to work holidays or weekends or nights. I don't want to give people baths and clean up vomit and bodily fluids. I hate myself for not realizing that sooner and wasting 2 1/2 years trying to get good grades so I can get into nursing. I've researched jobs over and over trying to find some other degree I can get and I just don't even know what I want. I'm just depressed :(

I started my nursing program and due to personal reasons withdrew in enough time to get all of my money back. I had dreamed of being a nurse for years but if there are reasons that you feel necessary to take another path, please don't beat yourself up over it. I too busted my butt for excellent grades and even got an 89 on my first nursing exam, but it is what it is. The most important thing in life is to be happy and choose something that will make you happy. Good luck to you and whatever path you choose!

Thank you so much! I am so sorry for your loss as well. I'm sure your grandfather was amazing, and it's wonderful that he was alive for so many years!

You must have gone into nursing school for a reason? What area of nursing were you interested in when you were doing all of that upgrading? Honestly, nursing school (esp the first bit) is pretty boring, and basic skills that aren't glamorous, but there are so many places nurses can work and really cool opportunities.

If you're totally not into it than i'd say drop out earlier rather than later. Schools expensive.

You're marks you worked on to get in were NOT a waste of time. That's great experience for anything you decide to go on to do:)

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Sorry to hear that. I a lot of nursing classes don't translate directly to other majors. Maybe look into being a Physician Assistant. It's a worthwhile pursuit.

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You must have gone into nursing school for a reason? What area of nursing were you interested in when you were doing all of that upgrading? Honestly, nursing school (esp the first bit) is pretty boring, and basic skills that aren't glamorous, but there are so many places nurses can work and really cool opportunities.

If you're totally not into it than i'd say drop out earlier rather than later. Schools expensive.

You're marks you worked on to get in were NOT a waste of time. That's great experience for anything you decide to go on to do:)

I was just about to ask her the reason she first picked nursing. At the end of the day the good has to out way the bad. I don't want to tell her to drop out because I do not know all the details and you never know, maybe things will turn around she will end up loving it. But then again I personally wouldn't want a nurse or a nursing student that hates every minute of it and is only taking care of my because they have to.

Thank you.. I know there's a wide variety of jobs available to nurses but I'm not sure it's even what I want. School just isn't really my thing and of course I chose something that requires tons of studying to do.. I've already failed my first test. I'm really trying hard just to make it through first semester but I don't even know if I can :down:
It sounds like you need to talk to an advisor. You don't have to be a nurse or even work in a related field. It's perfectly alright. Sit down, do some soul searching, and decide what other major you may like to pursue. However, don't consider the effort you put in up to this point to be a waste. It hasn't been.

I have two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree. I changed my career to nursing a little over a year ago. The skills from my first career have been indispensable in nursing. They will be even more dispensable when I get my MSN and change the focus of my nursing career.

Anyway, we all have self discovery moments. You don't want to be a nurse. That's fine. However, what you've learned in your courses up to this point may come in handy one day.

I'm glad to see you've pushed through!

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