Should I be confident?

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Basically, I'm two semesters away from graduating with my BA in Psychology, and yet I know it's not the right path for me. Don't get me wrong, I love Psychology. But have you ever done something and looked back and felt something was missing? That's how I feel about this. I'm going to finish the degree, but then after that I want to finally go after a dream I've held onto for years- and that is to work in the medical field.

I currently have a 3.9 GPA and only one outstanding prerequisite (Chem) for the Nursing program at the community college where I started out. I'm signed up to take it this fall. I'm confident that as long as I put forth the time and effort with studying, I will do well in it. Math and Science courses have never been particularly strong for me, but they are a passion and I've done a lot better on them in college than I did in high school.

I know my heart is absolutely in this. I've known since I was a kid that I wanted to do something to give back. My mother was paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident when I was five and I watched her go through so much because of that. She had some amazing nurses. So I've felt a call to this for a long time, but it's funny, I've always doubted whether I can do it.

I've talked of my strengths when it comes to doing this, but I have a few weaknesses. For one, I have a four year-old son and by the time I start the program, I'll have another child as well. I do have a good support system, but let's be honest, whether you're home or not, parenting never stops. Can I handle the demands on my time that such a program would make? Can I fit in all the studying?

But probably my greatest weakness is my short-term memory. It's not great. I find it is very good when I am interested in a subject that I'm studying, but even then, there are limitations. Can I make it through such a rigorous program in spite of this?

I know I've never failed at anything I truly care about and my family and friends seem to think I will surprise myself, but I'm looking for honesty from the outside looking in. Can I overcome my lacking short-term memory and do this? Should I go for it?

Thanks in advance if you got through all that.

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You obviously don't have as much of a problem with your short term memory as you may believe - a 3.9 gpa is pretty impressive!!If you know this is what you want to do, then you should do it! My only advice is that if you make the decision, then failure is not an option. You will succeed if you make the decision to do so.

I left a job I hated with a degree in something completely not medical related (journalism). It was a scary, big leap for me. I'm not even in nursing school yet, just finishing up my prereqs, but I am happy. It is a huge challenge. Also, maybe you could consider a clinical psychology setting, such as working in a hospital or some other clinical application for psychology. Maybe this is an alternative??

Good luck to you!!

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I say GO FOR IT. You obviously have a calling, don't let your fears keep you from doing what you are definitely capable of! You have proven yourself by working on a degree with such success even while being a parent.

There are a lot of nursing school options out there, and if you do your research I'm sure you will find a good fit. I am not a parent myself, yet, but just reading discussions on this website has proven to me that if you really want to accomplish nursing school and being a parent at the same time, YOU CAN :) Good Luck:D

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Go for it! It's a waste of life to not chase your dreams now only to live with the regret of shoulda-coulda-wish I woulda.

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