I just posted on a thread that in the pre-nursing forum that asked "why do you want to be a nurse" and as I wrote, it really hit me that I could have been a nurse years ago and I missed out on so many opportunities, and now I litterally have to start over. Now I have to go through all this aniexty, dread and fear that I won't get apcepted to the program I applied too and that I will fail the NLN. I attended both cc and uni both of which have excellent nursing programs. But I was so caught up in the med school drama, I never really explored my other options. I know I shouldn't have any regrets and everything happens for a reason. I am greatful for the exposure I have from current job that has helped me to know without a doubt that this is what I want to do. Still, if I knew then what i'd know now.....Anyone out there experienced the same situation; your thoughts are welcomed 0 Likes
azrn08 Dec 11, 2006 I am a 38 year old woman with 2 teenagers and I am starting all over. 3 years ago I went to the local CC and they were very discouraging; telling me that the program is really intense and you cannot work we don't advise somebody who has children and responsibilities to enter. That only drove me to start in a different direction by taking some online classes. This was helpful for reestablishing my confidence yet I wanted to be a nurse!Long story short do not let anything stand in the way to your dreams. I was excepted into the program and I start in January. They didn't like the fact that I took 16 credit hours and worked 2 days a week with an hour and a half drive one way and guess what I pulled A's. Amazing what a mind set can do. Strive on,:roll you can do this. 0 Likes
TheCommuter, BSN, RN Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 15 years experience. Dec 11, 2006 It is better late than never. I was poised to attend a regional university immediately after high school, but never made it due to unsupportive parents and a lack of money. I have found that attending school has been much easier 7 years later since I now have much more money, flexible work hours, and a home life that's 1,400 miles away from my parents. I am my own support system for school and, while I would have liked very much to have completed school at a more 'socially appropriate' age, things are looking much better this time around. 0 Likes
JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy. Has 8 years experience. Dec 11, 2006 I regret not having done nursing school back when I was single without kids. But, at that age I had no interest in pursuing nursing w.h.a.t.s.o.e.v.e.r. 0 Likes
puresass Dec 11, 2006 I just posted on a thread that in the pre-nursing forum that asked "why do you want to be a nurse" and as I wrote, it really hit me that I could have been a nurse years ago and I missed out on so many opportunities, and now I litterally have to start over. Now I have to go through all this aniexty, dread and fear that I won't get apcepted to the program I applied too and that I will fail the NLN. I attended both cc and uni both of which have excellent nursing programs. But I was so caught up in the med school drama, I never really explored my other options. I know I shouldn't have any regrets and everything happens for a reason. I am greatful for the exposure I have from current job that has helped me to know without a doubt that this is what I want to do. Still, if I knew then what i'd know now.....i feel like i could have written this entire paragraph myself. i feel like i missed so many opportunities along the way & set myself back so many years, but i guess everything happens for a reason... anyway, just know that you're not alone! :) 0 Likes
LaceyRN Dec 12, 2006 i feel like i could have written this entire paragraph myself. i feel like i missed so many opportunities along the way & set myself back so many years, but i guess everything happens for a reason... anyway, just know that you're not alone! :)Been there...done that... got the t-shirt!!I am 34 years old and FINALLY know what I want to do when I grow up! I understand now that my life experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, and I can use those experiences to enrich my life now. I appreciate the little things in life, stop to smell the roses, and know the value in working hard to acheive a goal. I am ambitious, driven, and have a positive attitude. My life lessons have helped prepare me for the nursing profession!! 0 Likes
PiperLPN Specializes in LTC. Dec 12, 2006 The nerve of the school to discourage you! Keep up the good work! 0 Likes