Should I quit Nursing School???

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Hello all!! Im a 21 year old nursing student in alabama. I am having some issues with Nursing school and I really need some advice. I am married and have a 2 year old son. I got into Nursing school this past August and now I feel that this is not for me. I failed my first med-surg test and the teacher tells me that bringing the 66 up to an 80 just to pass would be difficult and would take alot of time. What she didnt understand was that I studied so hard for that first test and I still didnt pass. My child is not in daycare so when Im not in class he is with me and my study time is limited and I will not sacrifice my son for nursing school. While im in class my mother and grandmother in law keep my son. And neither one of the can keep him for clinicals. Im in a major dilemma. We start working 13 hour shifts at the hospital on thursday and I still havent made arrangements for my child. Daycare is not an option because we cant afford it. Not only that But at this point I just dont think nursing is for me. i should have realized this when had to repeat both A&P 1 and 2. I really just want to quit. I dont really like it and Im struggling. Im so worn out by the stress of this all.:cry: My husband is suffering from this also. He says that I should take just two days a week and forget about the stress and school all together but he doesnt understand that that is impossible to do while in nursing school. :crying2: He sees my suffering. Im not eating right, I've never had skin problems and now Im having to go see a dermatologist. What do I do? I just cant handle much more...:bluecry1:

Hi.

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. If this isn't for you, it isn't for you. That's fine. You need to do what will ultimately be best for you and your family.

And if in time you want to give it another try, you could always do that.

Good luck is all you do.

Suzanne :heartbeat

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Specializes in telemetry, ortho, med-surg.

Why make yourself miserable if you have determined that it is not for you? Nursing school is difficult. It is a struggle but I know that this is definitely what I want to do in the long run. If you already know that you don't like it, find something that you do enjoy.

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Specializes in neuro, critical care, open heart..

I agree with the above posters. You are just in your first semester and you already have a lot of conflict!! It's only going to get worse the farther you go into it. Take a step back and check out other careers. Like one poster said, nursing will be there if you decide to go for it later. Good luck in whatever you choose.

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It will feel like a weight off your shoulders if you do what your gut is telling you.

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