22yrs 17mo daughter, always thought of nursing....

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I am a 22yr old mother of my 17mo old daughter. I have always thought of nursing there are only two things I'm afraid of...failure and my emotions. I'm a very emotional person. I've been around gashes and family and friends with cancer. Ive had a fear of needles cause I'm afraid of hurting someone. Everytime I see a wreck I wanna stop and help. I always keep coming back to nursing but make excuses to talk myself out of it. Long hours, away from my family too much, too emotional...yada yada. I just want to help anyone and everyone I can. Will my emotions get in my way? Pleas any advise would be much appreciated!

Thanks Kristen

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I'm the same way. I'm really emotional. I did good as a CNA and I've always wanted to be a nurse. I figure the only way to find out if I can do it is to do it. I start my first semester in August. If its what you want then go for it.

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Thanks! I appreciate that, I need all the positive and motivation I can get ;)

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Think of it this way...Everything in life you could fail at why be in constant state of worrying? Emotions are great but you also have to pull it together. Please don't take this as me being mean. I can be emotional too but you have to take yourself away from emotional situations an stay on task no matter it being a test or an emergency. You can do this!!! Just know that you hold your own destiny. Do what you feel is best for yourself and your child. Yes, nursing can be long hours and it does take away from family but it is most definately rewarding. Needles smeedles...I used to be DEATHLY afraid of needles and to be honest the first couple times poking someone was weird but after that it's nothing but a thing. I don't mind getting shots anymore. Good luck with whatever decision you make!!

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I'm sure you can do it! Since you keep coming back to wanting to be a nurse, then maybe a nurse is what your suppose to be.

Don't loose hope, there are many women and men who have been in the roughest conditions but still made it through. Those things you mentioned....your daughter, wanting to help people, your strong emotions.... Use them as motivation to succeed in nursing instead :)

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