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Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 3, 2005

I had self-doubts every day at the start, and even during the program. But I was determined and driven to be a nurse. If you are too, you'll do it.

Good luck.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Oct 5, 2005

I had self-doubts every day at the start, and even during the program. But I was determined and driven to be a nurse. If you are too, you'll do it.
Good luck.

When you really want something you WILL succeed.

Money is extremely tight here too, but I am on loans. School, work and life are overwhelming at times, but I still drag myself to those places and think positive.

Bottom line...........you will always have a little doubt at the back of your head. I have learned that I should not concentrate on the negative aspects and/or limitations. There is a solution for everything except when you expire (die)

Convert all the negative thoughts into positive ones and you should be fine.

Good luck.

sunnyjohn · Oct 5, 2005

Make this your mantra, "I WILL SUCCEED!"

Start small. Take one Math or science class. Once you get that first ggod grade it will be such a powerful motivator and confidence boost, you will be of fire!

Yep, YOU CAN DO IT!

NurseSomeday · Oct 5, 2005

I agree with Sunnyjohn. When I was first considering the RN program, I didn't know if I could make it. After returning to school after 16 years as a secretary, I wasn't sure if I was capable of handling the math requirements, so math is what I started with. I had to take Dev. math before taking algebra. In the beginning, I thought it would be too much for me. I never understood what I was doing in high school, but I devoted myself to doing my absolute best. When I found that it wasn't as hard as I remembered in high school, I was really motivated. I actually did really well. If someone had told me in high school that I could make A's in College level math I would have laughed at them. I haven't stopped since.

In my opinion, you can't compare high school with now. Just take it slow and allow yourself the time to take the courses most challenging to you first.

If this is something you really care about, YOU CAN DO IT!

TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN · Oct 5, 2005

I start LPN school in january. I chose to do the LPN route first simply because i have a 5 mo old son (will be 9mo when i start school) any my hubby is in the army and deploying to iraq. since i wanted to go stay with my family while he's deployed it was easier for me to go to LPN school which lasts 12 mo so i can be able to work when he gets back and not be "stuck" in a rut like we are now. I eventually want my RN but i want to work and need to work to help support our family too so this was the best route for me. plus there seemed to be little to no waiting lists for LPN schools i looked at.

I am/was scared about school and family and money, but i looked at it this way, i put 100% into LPN school now, and then i can work and put 100% into RN school while still making some money on the side. I also got the Pell and student loans so it's helping me alot too. And i promised myself that after school every day until my son's bedtime was HIS time with mommy (especially with daddy being away) and once he's sleeping i have a few hours to study/clean ect before i go to bed. I've had quite a few freinds do it this way and they seemed happy with it too. And don't forget, the dishes CAN sit and wait, and the laundry DOESN'T hav eto be folded right away. And depending on how old your kids are, now would be a great time to have them learn to help (dry dishes, wash, put away, or help you fold or even just take their own clothes to their own rooms)

Good luck with everything!

tasha