Thinking about giving up on nursing school

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Next semester is my last semester before I apply to nursing school. It's just one course, microbiology. I plan on studying for the TEAS while taking the course. I don't have children or a job (thanks to my parents for the financial support). I've made good grades in all my math and sciences. All my professors, family, and friends tell me I'll get in on the first try, but I doubt myself too much so I'm worried about not getting in.

Well I've been thinking about giving up on my dream to be an RN. My boyfriend is joining the military and since I'm 25 years old I'd like to travel with him and start a family now. And despite getting high grades, I'm afraid of what nursing school is like. Since I have hypothyroidism I don't have the best memory. I also have fatigue which might get in the way of my studying since I hear it's so fast paced. And again, I doubt myself a lot (I'm a perfectionist).

I guess I just need reassurance here.

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Has this young man proposed marriage? If not, the I most definitely advise to take advantage of the wonderful situation you find yourself in. Don't blow it by following some guy around. It frankly sounds like a bit of a cop out to me.

If you plan to marry this fellow, you probably should still finish your education, whether it's nursing or something else. Then you can start a family. That would be the wisest choice.

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We're planning on getting married in the beginning of next year, whether I go to nursing school or not. He encourages me to finish. I just really feel like I'll be missing out on the best years and I could use the time off. But if someone with 23 years of experience is telling me to continue, then I will go ahead and do so. Thank you.

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Oh please don't put your life and YOUR financial future on hold for a man. Not to sound rude, but you deserve better than that. You say you have the grades. Now go after it.

I have health issues too which leave me fatigued at times (a lot of times). You can fight through that. Drink coffee. Take short naps between study sessions. It can be done. I think you're overthinking it.

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OP, please do not put your career on hold. Get it done. I mean no disrespect, but we just do not know what out future holds. What will happen, if god forbid, your relationship ended? Could you support yourself? My stepson chased his girlfriend all over the country and was counting on her brains and money. They broke up. Guess who is almost 30 and trying to get through school now? He regrets it terribly.

I also have Hashimoto's. It can be a rather nasty condition, especially when you can't seem to get it under some semblance of control. You can do well but you have to stay on top on your symptoms and practice strict medication compliance. I was depressed from my divorce and let myself go. My TSH hit 30 in nursing school and, yes, I was a zombie! Got made fun of and everything. I got myself to the doctor and pulled myself together and carried on. You can do it, I promise!

Take care.

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Oh please don't put your life and YOUR financial future on hold for a man. Not to sound rude, but you deserve better than that. You say you have the grades. Now go after it.

I have health issues too which leave me fatigued at times (a lot of times). You can fight through that. Drink coffee. Take short naps between study sessions. It can be done. I think you're overthinking it.

I agree with everything Erytro said. You will regret it later. Nursing school sounds scary, but it's not so bad if you have dedication and the goal to graduate, pass NCLEX and become a nurse. Please don't give up!

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