Hi, I'm 26 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in a field that doesn't pertain to health care. I just got accepted into nursing school (ADN program). I have been in nursing school before a long time ago and dropped out of the program. So I know that nursing school is no joke, and you must be serious if you sign up for it! My concern is if I should take the nursing route again. I'm at the age I'm ready to get married, and I want to be self sufficient. I just wanted to know of ways that I could be able to support myself while I"m in school. I want to be able to afford a nice apartment, pay the bills I have, and have some free time for socializing or dating. Is there someone who could give me advice on ways to pay off debt, be able to work, and still have time to study. Also, do you suggest for me, at my age, to go back and try this nursing gig again? My family has become fustrated with this because I have been in school for a long period of time working on my bachelor's degree, and I have been in nursing school before and I wasn't serious about it. Should I go on and do this program while I"m young and not married at the moment, or should I just leave it alone? Any advice will help because I don't want to make a decision that I will regret! Also, advice from someone who has been in a similar situation would be appreciated! THANKS! :thankya:
Actually, I'm still in school...sigh...two more years to go. My disappointment has more to do with the administration of the program than anything else...it's been a disaster!
But, you know what? Patients are awesome...one of my patients last semester actually cried a little when I told her that I would be leaving...I'll never forget her.
No judgement. But, I can say that I started nursing school at least 3 years ago and I just didn't want to do my clinicals because I worked full-time (40 hours) and didn't want to lose the money and lavish lifestyle. I even took classes towards my bachelors. Now, I have a baby and as previously stated it all came down to how bad I wanted it. So yes, I know I have to put my friends, family, even my new son on the back burner in order to get this done. Nursing definately is not a joke and it's not set up as it was years ago when people went to a nursing school and lived there. Married women with children lived in dorms with other women for months just to get a nursing degree or certification. Perhaps it should still be set up that way.
I'm not saying what you want is wrong, but good luck getting it. There's a great book out. The Road to Success in Nursing School (something like that). It starts off listing qualities that make a good nurse. If you feel you don't have those qualities and perhaps don't want or cannot obtain them I suggest another career path.
No judgement. But, I can say that I started nursing school at least 3 years ago and I just didn't want to do my clinicals because I worked full-time (40 hours) and didn't want to lose the money and lavish lifestyle. I even took classes towards my bachelors. Now, I have a baby and as previously stated it all came down to how bad I wanted it. So yes, I know I have to put my friends, family, even my new son on the back burner in order to get this done. Nursing definately is not a joke and it's not set up as it was years ago when people went to a nursing school and lived there. Married women with children lived in dorms with other women for months just to get a nursing degree or certification. Perhaps it should still be set up that way.
I'm not saying what you want is wrong, but good luck getting it. There's a great book out. The Road to Success in Nursing School (something like that). It starts off listing qualities that make a good nurse. If you feel you don't have those qualities and perhaps don't want or cannot obtain them I suggest another career path.
Good luck and much success on your journey.
So you're in nursing school now? How are you doing in school with juggling a family and a 40-hour job?
Jaguar Boy
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Actually, I'm still in school...sigh...two more years to go. My disappointment has more to do with the administration of the program than anything else...it's been a disaster!
But, you know what? Patients are awesome...one of my patients last semester actually cried a little when I told her that I would be leaving...I'll never forget her.