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thinking about dropping out of MSN WGU

Hi Everyone,

I need some advice.

Some background about me: single mom of 1, recently bought a house, mom living with me, working full time mon-fri as a manager (24 on call) plus per diem as a charge nurse on some weekends.

I started MSN in Leadership and Management at WGU and all I can think about is how much I cant stand it. I got my BSN in a brick and mortar school , worked in a few places since then and currently work as a nurse manager in corrections.

I really dislike this program, and nursing management in general. I am really just doing it to have the MSN, I feel like I should further my education if I can (and I'm not sure if I can do it anymore) and maybe it would open up some doors, then I started wondering if I even want any management door to open, since I really dislake what Im doing now. I really just do it for the paycheck and to have weekends and holidays off.

Overall Im just very stressed and anxious, I have been diagnosed with add and mood disorder, and I take meds for it. For some reason I just feel like if I drop out its a big failure, I always keep pushing myself.

I guess I just need some advice. Should I just drop out and enjoy my new home, my 8 year old and my 2 cats and a dog ;) or should I just suck it up for two more years and finish the MSN?

I admit the idea of having an MSN gives me some kind of pride but is it worth it when Im already spread so thin?

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    How far along in the program are you? How much money have you spent so far? Once you get it over with, you will have that MSN and need never go to school again if you do not want to. If you drop out, I'll bet you will get dissatisfied thinking that you didn't finish something. Then again, if it is that distasteful....

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    Never a good idea to quit, sounds like you're stressed. Walk away for a bit and then come back and finish this program. You can do it!

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    Hmmmmm you've got lots going on.

    I agree quitting is generally not a good idea, but your child is at an age where you are very involved in his/her day to day life, and that will not change for quite a few more years. I know this because I have twin 18 year olds and am divorced. Only when the girls started high school could I devote my time to my studies. If you divide your time between work/school/child, your baby will get the short end of the stick. That is just how life is. Work pays the bills, school does NOT bend, so your child will sacrifice the most.

    My vote is to put school on hold until he/she is a bit older, and then go back. But you must go back! I think if I were in your situation I too would have ADD, mood disorder, PLUS alcoholism, anxiety, and anger issues. :banghead:

    I am PROUD of what you have accomplished so far!!! GOOD GIRL! Please don't feel like a failure if you postpone school! You are already successful and an advanced degree is just icing on the cake. You GO GIRL!!! :yes:

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