I'm 27 and feel the same way. I've been in school for years. Thank you for sharing, we need to normalize this and how some people need more time. I love the honesty of this video.
Omg you’re totally not alone I’m 25 and still in undergrad for mistakes that I’ve made as well. We will get through this and there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. You can do it!!
Wow!!!! congrats and thanks for the encouragement words for all the people who have not take the NCLEX yet. yes, it is a crazy test for sure. I also used Miss ELISABETH HELEN review material's. - I studied for 1 week and my test shut off at question 78. I cried too when I got my results. PASS
@Dion Joyner So sorry to hear you guys complain deeply of failing the exam. But I will assure you that Nclex exam won't be a problem to you anymore,if you work with someone like Mrs ELISABETH HELEN. She help me through my exam and I made it through.
Really, you'll know her Too? I even thought I was the only one she has helped walk through the fears and falls of NCLEX Exam, Mrs ELISABETH has brought me out of the trenches and to a better living, I encourage repeat test taker to work with her.
Thanks to my friend that introduce me to her last week. Am happy the way she process her materials and how you will prepare yourself too for your coming exams. Even with the New update That’s coming up soon, She gave me me a clue of how the exam might come up for me and how I need to study Incase I schedule my test any time. ❤️
"I'm looking forward to laughing about this in 10 years" love that you said that, I'm 38 and I can't tell you how many things Iook back at and think, I can't believe I worried so much about that and it all worked out.... temporary problems but this whole situation will make you a better psychology student, you will appreciate it now that you know without a doubt this is what you want to do.
I've changed my major 10 times (or more? lost count). Everyone I went into college with is a junior and I am hardly a sophomore by credits. I have no idea what I want to do. & also, you made the decision to do nursing in that moment because you thought that was what you wanted to do. That was the RIGHT decision for that time in your life. Now, it's not. But you couldn't have known that! Thinking about decisions like that really helps me a lot. :) It served a purpose for a bit and now you need something else...and that's okay.
I’m a nursing major and I literally hate it! I talked to my mom and basically told her I don’t want to become a nurse. I’m actually really interested in becoming a sonographer.
@@dajaebrown8358 lol did you start ultrasound school? I graduated with a ultrasound degree and now I’m in nursing school. There is no perfect career I’ve found there are upsides and downsides to everything and nothing is as it seems before you experience it.
It really helps me knowing I’m not alone. we’re not alone, you aren’t alone. I’m 25, and I just decided what I want to pursue, and maybe once I start classes, I’ll end up thinking the same thing, this major isn’t for me, and I’ll be 30 by then, so I too feel overwhelmed with thoughts of “is this the right path for me? Is this the right decision?” I’m afraid of the unknown as well. That fear kept me out of school for 6 years, but I realized “I’ve been paralyzed with fear for 6 years, time is passing by me and I haven’t done anything”. I beat myself up for it because I feel like I could’ve been done with school by now, instead I’m just now starting. I hope everything works out in the end for us, but I’m scared and anxious. We will make it through though! And like you said, it’s not funny now, but we’ll be laughing at this in 10 years 💖💖💖 good luck and happy wishes to you!
Aww thank you so much for opening up! I know exactly how you feel. I've said it once and I'll say it again: everything happens for a reason. For some people, their paths are straightforward. For people like us, our paths have a few more twists and turns but we will get where we are supposed to be in the end. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I randomly stumbled upon this but we are very similar. I used to be a nursing student and LOVED the in patient psych unit in clinical. However, I generally disliked the other aspect of nursing. I felt hopeless and didn't know what to do, so I quit pretty far into the program. I was watching all my nursing friends continue on and excel at what they were doing, and compared myself to them because I felt so unaccomplished and had no idea what to do, and I am also very indecisive. But while in the psych unit I realized I was working with social workers all day instead of nurses and I made the switch and graduated with a BSW! Best decision I made. Im now planning on getting my MSW and thinking about a private practice. I wouldn't believe what I am doing now 2 years ago. You got this!
I am applying to nursing school now but I know for a fact my heart is in social work too! I only picked nursing for stability. I see so many negative reviews of the social work field and pay. Were you nervous to make the switch?
Nik Nik I was nervous! I was in nursing for job stability and I think that’s what me not like it. Sure a small part of me wonders if I stuck with it. I read many social work forums and honestly I think it comes down to work ethic and motivation. However If you stick with nursing you can always become a nurse case manager! Identical to an LCSW.
I graduated with my MSW in 2008. I love being a social worker. Decided to go back to nursing school and soon I will have my BSN. Who know, maybe later you will go back to finish nursing. Because Lord knows I had no interest in nursing when I was in my 20s.
@@nikki.55 same here! Social work has always been my other option. I feel like I’d be passionate in that field but hearing about the salaries stresses me out
I started nursing school at age 25. It took me 7.5 years to complete my BSN including prereqs. I got pregnant during nursing school, I was in an abusive relationship, I failed 2 nursing classes which is an automatic fail from the program. I had to appeal multiple times until they agreed to let me retake the class. I saw all my classmates graduate ahead of me. Some started NP school as I was still struggling to finish my BSN. I was also not one of those ppl who were "born" to be a nurse. I chose nursing for practical reasons. Good income and benefits, flexible schedule and many fields to choose from. My advice to all of you is don't give up. Dont quit school. The first year as an RN is also very hard and a total culture shock from nursing school. But things DO get better. You may hate bedside but find your calling as a RN case manager or school nurse. You can travel and make a killing (travel nurses making $95/hr right now with Covid. $145/hr overtime). I do home care visits now which is so freeing. Eveybody has their own path . Whatever you choose is fine Just remember, time does not matter. 24 is still a baby!!! Good luck, everyone. 🌈🌈🌈
The only point i picked out of what you said is TIME DOES NOT MATTER.Am 24 doing my LPN progress i failed 1 course while my friends pass but have always have this saying in my head that God time is the best i feel sad but i told myself am too young to be depressed i know i won’t be there forever oneday i will graduate and all this will become my beautiful song 🎵
I so relate with you. I have a lot of trouble getting over the guilt I have over spending two years and a semester doing pre reqs, then another two years on the waiting list, then ALL OF 2020 in nursing school HATING IT. I knew I hated it the moment I started in Jan. 2020. But then it felt too late. Now I’m back in school... 🤦🏿♀️
@@nidhiaugustine6742 I'm learning marketing and how to negotiate online but unfortunately, I'm still a student nurse and I'm going to complete my degree to become a nurse, but just to save money and hopefully invest into something. So this nursing career is going to be temporary. I'd like to work from home and live a van life. What about you? What's your plan?
@@SoloAnn I'm in the same position as u. I'm a student nurse in University of Surrey about to start my first placement next week which I'm dreading. I'm planning on learning marketing online while finishing my degree so at least I have some income and a job. But nursing is temporary for me. What r u learning rn as in how r u planning to get into marketing?
@@senubk Yes I feel you. I quit my job where I worked as a technician in a private clinic. I worked there for 5 years and I didn't like the way I was treated and the unfairness. I'm learning about marketing online but it's not enough. I'd like to learn accounting, finance, business and investing too. I want to learn these while working or in an online course. Can't find any that I trust. I'm going to carry on with Nursing as it'll be a temporary job.
I am in my first semester of Nursing school and really wanna quit. After going to clinicals, I realized Nursing is definitely not for me and I don't see myself a Nurse😑 people are telling me not quit but i have no clue what to do.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I feel hope because I'm come to realize that nursing is NOT what I want to do. I am in a 2-year accelerated program, 2nd year, and my goodness - I was lying to myself that nursing was for me and that I would be happy in it. I'm going to be slowly phasing out from nursing and finishing off my semester. I'm 23 years old and will be trying to find my new career path elsewhere. And don't feel bad for missing out a year on graduating earlier, life is too short to feel so much guilt over 1 year. Enjoy life and you'll figure it out ♥
Literally in the same boat😩 I felt like I was the only one and I came across your videos ....watching them has given me comfort in knowing that I can start all over and that I’m not the only one feeling this way. I too get sad when I see all my peers graduating. Thanks so much for your transparency. ❤️
Hey, I failed nursing school 2 weeks prior to graduation. I failed by .1 points. I too feel that I was being to ambitious towards graduation. I am already an lpn and have been for 5 years. I felt devastated because I did school for a whole year and now I am not graduating this year. I have to wait until the spring semester to re take what I failed and hopefully graduate next year. I know it is not the same situation, but I too feel like I am in a place where I am stuck and I feel frustration and anger that I am kind of at a stand point in life. I am 25 and my husband tells me I am young and have a lot ahead of me. But like you said that is all in the past. Someone told me that God's timing is a lot better than our anyway. We will make it just be patient and leave it in God's hands.
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time as well. I would be frustrated in your situation too. Keep your head up! You are going to absolutely ace it when you retake it!! I wish you all the best and I hope you give me an update when you do graduate next year!! Stay strong ♥️💕♥️
Don’t feel bad Im 25 and I’m just now trying to get into nursing school. I already have two degrees but my gpa from my last semester sucked. Life contributed to that but I know it may seem impossible but it’s not! You got this don’t worry about other ppls lives. I know ppl younger then me engaged married already nurses. It’s on Gods timing boo and you’ll be glad you waited.
@@jennylauren you are so welcome💕 Sometimes hearing it from somebody else helps. Gods timing is everything and I know it’s hard to wait. Trust me it’s worth it! I’m in nursing school now finally! See God will make a way out of no way!
@@JosephineEze79 almost I’m done, I failed out of one nursing school and kept pushing ground another one. Was in the full time program wasn’t doing well then went part time. I’m doing much better so I’ll be done Dec this year. I’m also in the Air Force so I have a lot going on but it’s working for me.
Honestly don’t even worry about it. I’m in a paramedic program and it’s a fast tracked 1 year program. I’ve failed it 2 times & I’m about to take my final the 3rd time around. Things happen for a reason. Don’t worry about it just keep on swimming. I always see these people positing graduation pics and such and they graduated from like child educator classes or psw classes which yes they worked hard for but it’s not exactly a “challenging” profession... we are out here doing hard things and it takes time to get there :) don’t be too hard on yourself, you got this! I am such a strong believe in the fact that everything happens for a reason. This covid thing has been flipping students lives upside-down. I’d almost wish I wasn’t in school right now. Good luck in your future you’ll be fine!
No matter how long it takes you to reach your goal , as long as you succeed ! Gone through pretty much the same path, but what i 've learned is to assume a decision and feel free from guilt. Wish you all the best ! Cheers from France.
I am struggling in LPN school right now... Covid 2020 has made the nursing school very hard I am taking Pharm Medsurg and Geri in just 10 weeks it’s difficult
Just keep going! I’m a nursing major but I got derailed toward social work. Got accepted into the social work program and decided it was a mistake. I added another year of school for myself.
not related but i went to college majoring in nursing because that’s the only healthcare field i knew.. my second semester i decided dental hygiene is what i want to do. I’m supposed to be a junior rn but i had to retake classes and take other classes. i feel so behind but i’m going at my own pace is what i keep telling myself. I feel like i’m not smart enough. There’s only a few programs in georgia and i’m thinking about changing my major to radiology but i’m scared it’s more physics and i hate math 🤷🏾♀️
I know exactly what you mean about feeling behind. I'm in my 6th year of school... people younger than me are graduating, getting jobs, etc. But we can't compare ourselves to others. Don't sell yourself short. Believe in yourself and tell yourself that you're a smart cookie! I recommend doing thorough research in radiology before switching. I'm not sure if you're subscribed to Julia Kristine, but if you're not go check her out. She's a radiologic technologist and she's amazing 💜 good luck!!
Hey girl. Our stories are similar. I'm in my first semester of nursing school and I am dropping out tomorrow. I quickly realized nursing isn't for me, and I am more interested in sonography. I feel behind because now I have to start all over but the great thing about life is the journey. There aren't many programs in my state for what I want, but I'm going to give it a try. Good luck to you!!
@@kaira-scott Yesss give it a try!! I gave radiology a chance and i got accepted this summer. I am loving it. I just wish i knew sooner. But you will make it girl keep going don’t stop!! Sonography is a good field also
I’m in the same exact spot right now I’m in nursing school. I have 2 quarters left so 6 months until I graduate but I’m struggling with the idea of trying to finish it because I now have a job in a hospital as a pct and I’m realizing that bedside nursing is not really for me now the next thing that I’m actually really interested in are fitness and nutrition related and these things you don’t really need a nursing degree for so I’ve been trying to figure out of its worth it to finish if I’m really not even gonna use that degree but like you said I’ve been in school for so long now and I’m also 24 and I just want to say that I did it but I just don’t want to have any regrets later
All I will say is that in the end, you just need to do what is going to make you happy. If that means finishing so that you can say you did it, then finish the program. If that means dropping so that you can start focusing on what you really want to do, then do that. You are in complete control of your life and your happiness, so figure out what is going to make you the happiest! Good luck 💕💜💜
I’ve been a cna, then lpn, only started to love it when I did travel work. Right now all I’m doing is giving out vaccines. Don’t be discouraged you don’t have to do bedside. There’s medical records , clinic setting, staff educator, risk management.
Your videos are so powerful !!!! I am so scared , I wanna drop out for nursing so bad , I just don’t see myself doing that , I thought I would but I am so scared of taking the wrong decision , I wanna follow my dream
Aw thank you so much!!! Honestly as time goes on I'm realizing how important it is to do something that is going to make you happy and feel fulfilled. I say go for it and follow your dream. 💕
I’m sorry that this happened. A couple of semesters really doesn’t make so much of a difference in the long run try to remember that. But I know it feels terrible in the moment. I remember my first semester in college I was a prenursing major. I did horrible that first semester and switched over to biology cuz there was no way I was getting into the nursing program. I graduated this spring with a B.S in bio but I still wanted nursing so I applied to the BSN and got in! It’s gonna take five semesters though so by the time I’m 23 I’ll graduate. 24 is still super young so don’t get down on yourself. You still have a bunch of time! It’s all a learning experience!
You're totally right it is a learning experience and I certainly have learned a lot 😂Wow congrats on getting your degree and congrats on getting in!!! That is amazing!!! Your hard work and dedication paid off 😊😊
I think there’s pros and cons with every degree/job. I just think you always have to know when to go back to your why. Nothing is all sun and roses. Nursing is a very rewarding job and different positions you can work at to see what fits you better. It’s also a financially you could invest and work towards financial freedom. But at the end of the day you do what you’re happy with, I’m very aware nursing school will get tough but I’m willing to go through it “it’s not forever.” Good luck
I am in the exact same boat as you, except I was in physical therapy school. I enjoyed my clinical experience but the schooling for it was not enjoyable for me at all and I was debating if I should just gut it out or leave a situation that was very unhappy and anxiety inducing for me. I was also doing poorly on practical exams for in my opinion were things that should be pointed out but not warrant failing/ getting ejected from the program for example I failed a practical worth 35% of the grade for running out of time. We often have more opportunities than we think and it will be very important to keep pushing forwards I bet there are a lot of people out there that felt like we did and they are not bringing it up publicly too though.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's really hard being in a position like this. I think it can make us feel very vulnerable and insecure. I think you're right though that we often have more opportunities than we think. All we can do is move forward. I think these types of experiences can really teach us a lot about ourselves. Wishing you the best of luck 😊
Omg im in pharmacy college and i regret not thinking about nursing I want to be a nurse but these 2 carrier are really different and i don't know what to expect when going to nursing school. Pls help
I don't know anything about pharmacy college unfortunately! Nursing is not only a lot of memorization but there is also a huge focus on critical thinking skills. Also, it's an extremely hands-on profession which is something I realized I do not like. Wishing you the best of luck with this hard decision!!! 💕
Omg i feel you from the bottom of my heart. Right now I’m about to end my first semester of my prerequisites of nursing. And I wanna do photography because I’m passionate and I wanna be my own boss! And just live life because we only live once !🥺💓💓
Im going through this right now . I got into the nursing program and this is a huge decision for me if I should switch to education . I start the program on the 18th but deep down I know it’s not for me deep down I know that I’ve been pulled into this by my parents vision . I don’t know what I really want to do .. I’m young and lost that’s how I describe myself right now . Just like you I have the fear of the unknown and I wish I can see my future in what I’ll become .
Graduated last year, and I thought it’ll be easier for me to get a job once I get my degree. My registration application got rejected, because they wanted me to take an English exam (Australia), though I’m a citizen. I always compare my situation to others, like how come their situation is lot easier than mine. I haven’t done my exam yet, because of covid and the stressed that I went through the whole process. Now, I’m double thinking if I should still pursue nursing. I don’t know if I’ll be happy in the long run. Btw, thank you so much for the video, I know it’s hard but we got this! God bless you! 🤗
Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment and I'm so sorry for this late reply! All I have to say is do whatever will make you happy in the long run because life really is so short. I wish you the best of luck while you try to figure out what you want to do!! 💕💕
This my first time watching you but I can tell you are a very intelligent and beautiful person but just remember everything happens for a reason:))❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg.. I only wanted to do pysch nursing... my passion is pyschology.. I dropped out of nursing school as well.. wow.. we are the same!! Don't worry about the time.. you will get there ..never compare yourself to other people..focus on your journey...
This is what makes you different. So many of us don’t know what to do next! You’re not a trainwreck and indecisiveness just means you’re curious. Don’t beat yourself down, life does that enough and never compare! If we could trade problems with others, we would run to have our life back! Be happy for people because you never know what they had to go through to get to where they are. Through change we find out what’s meant for us. Don’t rush what’s going to happen anyway. Enjoy what’s in front of you. If we knew what will happen next we would never experience true joy in the unknown! Embrace it. Sending hugs. Life will unveil itself until then have fun! 🤷🏽♀️😝
I could relate so much in many ways.. smh I'm 29 and just got accepted into nursing school this Fall, but I'm not sure it's something I still want to do. ..:/
I’m in my first semester of nursing school; second week 😩 I’m trying to decide now if this is what I truly want. I would like to know more about psychology? I didn’t know that their was a program for that
@@destinybey3153 Hey girl, Im deciding now if I want to drop nursing before we start at the hospital in a week. Nursing school is not for everyone it gives me anxiety even thinking about. Im really a beauty & fashion type of person. I like doing hair & I also had a online boutique and I might just go back to doing those things bc they made me happy. I just have to make my mind up.🥲 How about you?
I quit nursing to and decided to do psychology but when I researched the pay it’s making me rethink. Your young try not to worry I’m just trying to do what makes me happy. What do you think about the pay rate for psychology? Does it discourage you?
I know you didn’t ask me but I switched my major to something similar (behavioral and social sciences) to become a mental health counselor,so I’ve been doing a lot of research on these fields, and you can’t really rely on what the internet says about the pay because psychology is such a broad topic, and there’s several specialities to major in (for example there’s a special major of psychology to work in the Human Resources field. I didn’t know that). Then there’s different levels of education. The pay varies by things like specialty, degree level, licensing (or no license and just a degree), and what specific job (and there’s so many jobs that hire people with a psychology degree that arent obvious jobs that even seem to have anything to do with psychology. My advice is to do some research on what you specifically want to do in psychology. Then research the pay in that specific job title. You may even find that what you want to do doesn’t require a degree in psychology, and instead you get one in behavioral sciences like me, then do mental health counseling, school counseling, and so forth in a masters program. Hope this helps.
The pay is actually something that does not worry me. Typically here in Canada psychologists can actually end up making more than nurses. Even if that wasn't the case, I wouldn't feel discouraged though, as long as I'm happy! 😊
I stumbled upon your video and now I've thought about what will truly make me happy sine I do want to care and help people. I'm currently taking my 1 or 2 of my last prerequisites for Nursing, but I'm killing myself with keeping in a court with a horribly professor and lack of interest (I think it has a lot to do with online school). I talked to my academic advisor and we got onto the topic of becoming and SLP since I can still work with kids, help them and it's more somewhat medically inclined but in a different way. Did you ever feel drained in your pre-requisites? I aced and loved last semester, but now I literally hate it.
So sorry for this late reply! I have heard that SLP is amazing!!! Interestingly enough, here in Canada there are no prerequisites for nursing. Basically you just need super good grades either straight from high school or from previous university courses. So I wasn't drained in that sense, but I was definitely drained from all of my nursing classes!
Maybe just maybe this is the reason why you will succeed because you were willing to sacrifice something you worked hard for achieving happiness! Also not everyone who graduates with that paper will be happy because of the jobs they will get...
I guess most of the young generations in America don’t worry about pay check. They only pursue their dreams. Check the job market in psychology and you might be thinking about going back to nursing for a pay check in the future. 😂
I'm 27 and feel the same way. I've been in school for years. Thank you for sharing, we need to normalize this and how some people need more time. I love the honesty of this video.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! 💜
Omg you’re totally not alone I’m 25 and still in undergrad for mistakes that I’ve made as well. We will get through this and there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. You can do it!!
Wow!!!! congrats and thanks for the encouragement words for all the people who have not take the NCLEX yet. yes, it is a crazy test for sure. I also used Miss ELISABETH HELEN review material's. - I studied for 1 week and my test shut off at question 78. I cried too when I got my results. PASS
@Dion Joyner So sorry to hear you guys complain deeply of failing the exam. But I will assure you that Nclex exam won't be a problem to you anymore,if you work with someone like Mrs ELISABETH HELEN. She help me through my exam and I made it through.
Really, you'll know her Too? I even thought I was the only one she has helped walk through the fears and falls of NCLEX Exam, Mrs ELISABETH has brought me out of the trenches and to a better living, I encourage repeat test taker to work with her.
Thanks to my friend that introduce me to her last week. Am happy the way she process her materials and how you will prepare yourself too for your coming exams. Even with the New update That’s coming up soon, She gave me me a clue of how the exam might come up for me and how I need to study Incase I schedule my test any time. ❤️
Who's Mrs ELISABETH HELEN? Did y'all pass through her help?😢😞
"I'm looking forward to laughing about this in 10 years" love that you said that, I'm 38 and I can't tell you how many things Iook back at and think, I can't believe I worried so much about that and it all worked out.... temporary problems but this whole situation will make you a better psychology student, you will appreciate it now that you know without a doubt this is what you want to do.
I've changed my major 10 times (or more? lost count). Everyone I went into college with is a junior and I am hardly a sophomore by credits. I have no idea what I want to do. & also, you made the decision to do nursing in that moment because you thought that was what you wanted to do. That was the RIGHT decision for that time in your life. Now, it's not. But you couldn't have known that! Thinking about decisions like that really helps me a lot. :) It served a purpose for a bit and now you need something else...and that's okay.
Thank you for your sweet comment 💕it means a lot. Best of luck to you in figuring out what you want to do 😊
I’m a nursing major and I literally hate it! I talked to my mom and basically told her I don’t want to become a nurse. I’m actually really interested in becoming a sonographer.
Omg trust me I feel your pain! That's amazing that you have a backup plan though!
I’m dropping out of nursing school at the moment and going for sonographer as well I hate nursing school
Follow your truth passion..
@@dajaebrown8358 Oh no girl we gotta chat. I am thinking about nursing school 😯
@@dajaebrown8358 lol did you start ultrasound school? I graduated with a ultrasound degree and now I’m in nursing school. There is no perfect career I’ve found there are upsides and downsides to everything and nothing is as it seems before you experience it.
It really helps me knowing I’m not alone. we’re not alone, you aren’t alone.
I’m 25, and I just decided what I want to pursue, and maybe once I start classes, I’ll end up thinking the same thing, this major isn’t for me, and I’ll be 30 by then, so I too feel overwhelmed with thoughts of “is this the right path for me? Is this the right decision?” I’m afraid of the unknown as well. That fear kept me out of school for 6 years, but I realized “I’ve been paralyzed with fear for 6 years, time is passing by me and I haven’t done anything”. I beat myself up for it because I feel like I could’ve been done with school by now, instead I’m just now starting. I hope everything works out in the end for us, but I’m scared and anxious. We will make it through though! And like you said, it’s not funny now, but we’ll be laughing at this in 10 years 💖💖💖 good luck and happy wishes to you!
Aww thank you so much for opening up! I know exactly how you feel. I've said it once and I'll say it again: everything happens for a reason. For some people, their paths are straightforward. For people like us, our paths have a few more twists and turns but we will get where we are supposed to be in the end. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Graduation doesn't mean your life is all together. Everything happens for a reason. You're going to be ok
Thank you ❤️ ❤️
So true. Can relate
I randomly stumbled upon this but we are very similar. I used to be a nursing student and LOVED the in patient psych unit in clinical. However, I generally disliked the other aspect of nursing. I felt hopeless and didn't know what to do, so I quit pretty far into the program. I was watching all my nursing friends continue on and excel at what they were doing, and compared myself to them because I felt so unaccomplished and had no idea what to do, and I am also very indecisive. But while in the psych unit I realized I was working with social workers all day instead of nurses and I made the switch and graduated with a BSW! Best decision I made. Im now planning on getting my MSW and thinking about a private practice. I wouldn't believe what I am doing now 2 years ago. You got this!
I am applying to nursing school now but I know for a fact my heart is in social work too! I only picked nursing for stability. I see so many negative reviews of the social work field and pay. Were you nervous to make the switch?
Nik Nik I was nervous! I was in nursing for job stability and I think that’s what me not like it. Sure a small part of me wonders if I stuck with it. I read many social work forums and honestly I think it comes down to work ethic and motivation. However If you stick with nursing you can always become a nurse case manager! Identical to an LCSW.
@@jlyons6197 thank you so much for the insight!
I graduated with my MSW in 2008. I love being a social worker. Decided to go back to nursing school and soon I will have my BSN. Who know, maybe later you will go back to finish nursing. Because Lord knows I had no interest in nursing when I was in my 20s.
@@nikki.55 same here! Social work has always been my other option. I feel like I’d be passionate in that field but hearing about the salaries stresses me out
I started nursing school at age 25. It took me 7.5 years to complete my BSN including prereqs. I got pregnant during nursing school, I was in an abusive relationship, I failed 2 nursing classes which is an automatic fail from the program. I had to appeal multiple times until they agreed to let me retake the class. I saw all my classmates graduate ahead of me. Some started NP school as I was still struggling to finish my BSN.
I was also not one of those ppl who were "born" to be a nurse. I chose nursing for practical reasons. Good income and benefits, flexible schedule and many fields to choose from.
My advice to all of you is don't give up. Dont quit school. The first year as an RN is also very hard and a total culture shock from nursing school. But things DO get better. You may hate bedside but find your calling as a RN case manager or school nurse. You can travel and make a killing (travel nurses making $95/hr right now with Covid. $145/hr overtime). I do home care visits now which is so freeing.
Eveybody has their own path . Whatever you choose is fine
Just remember, time does not matter. 24 is still a baby!!!
Good luck, everyone. 🌈🌈🌈
@@notanotherseahorse8369 thats not why she wrote the comment though, it was to inspire alot of people who are still struggling with nursing as a whole
The only point i picked out of what you said is TIME DOES NOT MATTER.Am 24 doing my LPN progress i failed 1 course while my friends pass but have always have this saying in my head that God time is the best i feel sad but i told myself am too young to be depressed i know i won’t be there forever oneday i will graduate and all this will become my beautiful song 🎵
I so relate with you. I have a lot of trouble getting over the guilt I have over spending two years and a semester doing pre reqs, then another two years on the waiting list, then ALL OF 2020 in nursing school HATING IT. I knew I hated it the moment I started in Jan. 2020. But then it felt too late. Now I’m back in school... 🤦🏿♀️
It's never too late!! Do what is best for you 💜whatever you end up doing, you'll be amazing at it!
Hey sis. I'd love to hear what you're up to now
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Absolutely!!!!
Yeah, I can't see myself as a nurse where I follow other people's rules. I want to be my own boss and work under my own terms.
Same here!!!
@@nidhiaugustine6742 I'm learning marketing and how to negotiate online but unfortunately, I'm still a student nurse and I'm going to complete my degree to become a nurse, but just to save money and hopefully invest into something. So this nursing career is going to be temporary. I'd like to work from home and live a van life. What about you? What's your plan?
@@SoloAnn I'm in the same position as u. I'm a student nurse in University of Surrey about to start my first placement next week which I'm dreading. I'm planning on learning marketing online while finishing my degree so at least I have some income and a job. But nursing is temporary for me. What r u learning rn as in how r u planning to get into marketing?
@@senubk Yes I feel you. I quit my job where I worked as a technician in a private clinic. I worked there for 5 years and I didn't like the way I was treated and the unfairness. I'm learning about marketing online but it's not enough. I'd like to learn accounting, finance, business and investing too. I want to learn these while working or in an online course. Can't find any that I trust. I'm going to carry on with Nursing as it'll be a temporary job.
I am in my first semester of Nursing school and really wanna quit. After going to clinicals, I realized Nursing is definitely not for me and I don't see myself a Nurse😑 people are telling me not quit but i have no clue what to do.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I feel hope because I'm come to realize that nursing is NOT what I want to do. I am in a 2-year accelerated program, 2nd year, and my goodness - I was lying to myself that nursing was for me and that I would be happy in it. I'm going to be slowly phasing out from nursing and finishing off my semester. I'm 23 years old and will be trying to find my new career path elsewhere. And don't feel bad for missing out a year on graduating earlier, life is too short to feel so much guilt over 1 year. Enjoy life and you'll figure it out ♥
Literally in the same boat😩 I felt like I was the only one and I came across your videos ....watching them has given me comfort in knowing that I can start all over and that I’m not the only one feeling this way. I too get sad when I see all my peers graduating. Thanks so much for your transparency. ❤️
Hey, I failed nursing school 2 weeks prior to graduation. I failed by .1 points.
I too feel that I was being to ambitious towards graduation. I am already an lpn and have been for 5 years. I felt devastated because I did school for a whole year and now I am not graduating this year. I have to wait until the spring semester to re take what I failed and hopefully graduate next year.
I know it is not the same situation, but I too feel like I am in a place where I am stuck and I feel frustration and anger that I am kind of at a stand point in life. I am 25 and my husband tells me I am young and have a lot ahead of me. But like you said that is all in the past. Someone told me that God's timing is a lot better than our anyway. We will make it just be patient and leave it in God's hands.
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time as well. I would be frustrated in your situation too. Keep your head up! You are going to absolutely ace it when you retake it!! I wish you all the best and I hope you give me an update when you do graduate next year!! Stay strong ♥️💕♥️
Awh so sorry to hear that but yes, God seems to know better than us! Keep going! 🙏🏻
I hate nursing school lpn
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Don’t feel bad Im 25 and I’m just now trying to get into nursing school. I already have two degrees but my gpa from my last semester sucked. Life contributed to that but I know it may seem impossible but it’s not! You got this don’t worry about other ppls lives. I know ppl younger then me engaged married already nurses. It’s on Gods timing boo and you’ll be glad you waited.
Aw thank you so much for this sweet comment 💜💜💜
@@jennylauren you are so welcome💕 Sometimes hearing it from somebody else helps. Gods timing is everything and I know it’s hard to wait. Trust me it’s worth it! I’m in nursing school now finally! See God will make a way out of no way!
Are you a nurse now?
@@JosephineEze79 almost I’m done,
I failed out of one nursing school and kept pushing ground another one. Was in the full time program wasn’t doing well then went part time. I’m doing much better so I’ll be done Dec this year. I’m also in the Air Force so I have a lot going on but it’s working for me.
Honestly don’t even worry about it. I’m in a paramedic program and it’s a fast tracked 1 year program. I’ve failed it 2 times & I’m about to take my final the 3rd time around. Things happen for a reason. Don’t worry about it just keep on swimming. I always see these people positing graduation pics and such and they graduated from like child educator classes or psw classes which yes they worked hard for but it’s not exactly a “challenging” profession... we are out here doing hard things and it takes time to get there :) don’t be too hard on yourself, you got this! I am such a strong believe in the fact that everything happens for a reason. This covid thing has been flipping students lives upside-down. I’d almost wish I wasn’t in school right now. Good luck in your future you’ll be fine!
Aww thank you so so much for leaving such a sweet comment! ❤️
No matter how long it takes you to reach your goal , as long as you succeed ! Gone through pretty much the same path, but what i 've learned is to assume a decision and feel free from guilt. Wish you all the best ! Cheers from France.
I quit nursing and went back to psych as well!!!
Same.. omg.. I'm learning to only follow your truth passion..
I am struggling in LPN school right now... Covid 2020 has made the nursing school very hard I am taking Pharm Medsurg and Geri in just 10 weeks it’s difficult
The semesters run the same way in the U.S. However, accelerated programs are normally divided in two. So, there are two sessions per semester.
Just keep going! I’m a nursing major but I got derailed toward social work. Got accepted into the social work program and decided it was a mistake. I added another year of school for myself.
Thank you!! We got this!!! 😊😊😊
everything happens for a reason!! good luck
Exactly! Thank you so much ♥️♥️
Yes girl !! Let’s ride the wave together ❤️. I’m in the same situation right now
Are you me? 🤔 I tried going back to psychology after quitting nursing school. Now I'm a medical scribe THINKING about PA or medical school 😬😬😬
Girl the quality of your videos are insanely good!
Thanks so much! I invested in a Canon g7x! 💜
not related but i went to college majoring in nursing because that’s the only healthcare field i knew.. my second semester i decided dental hygiene is what i want to do. I’m supposed to be a junior rn but i had to retake classes and take other classes. i feel so behind but i’m going at my own pace is what i keep telling myself. I feel like i’m not smart enough. There’s only a few programs in georgia and i’m thinking about changing my major to radiology but i’m scared it’s more physics and i hate math 🤷🏾♀️
I know exactly what you mean about feeling behind. I'm in my 6th year of school... people younger than me are graduating, getting jobs, etc. But we can't compare ourselves to others. Don't sell yourself short. Believe in yourself and tell yourself that you're a smart cookie! I recommend doing thorough research in radiology before switching. I'm not sure if you're subscribed to Julia Kristine, but if you're not go check her out. She's a radiologic technologist and she's amazing 💜 good luck!!
@@jennylauren Thank you a lot !! And yes i’m currently watching her and someone else !! I believe in you also 👏🏽❤️
Hey girl. Our stories are similar. I'm in my first semester of nursing school and I am dropping out tomorrow. I quickly realized nursing isn't for me, and I am more interested in sonography. I feel behind because now I have to start all over but the great thing about life is the journey. There aren't many programs in my state for what I want, but I'm going to give it a try. Good luck to you!!
@@kaira-scott Yesss give it a try!! I gave radiology a chance and i got accepted this summer. I am loving it. I just wish i knew sooner. But you will make it girl keep going don’t stop!! Sonography is a good field also
I’m in the same exact spot right now I’m in nursing school. I have 2 quarters left so 6 months until I graduate but I’m struggling with the idea of trying to finish it because I now have a job in a hospital as a pct and I’m realizing that bedside nursing is not really for me now the next thing that I’m actually really interested in are fitness and nutrition related and these things you don’t really need a nursing degree for so I’ve been trying to figure out of its worth it to finish if I’m really not even gonna use that degree but like you said I’ve been in school for so long now and I’m also 24 and I just want to say that I did it but I just don’t want to have any regrets later
All I will say is that in the end, you just need to do what is going to make you happy. If that means finishing so that you can say you did it, then finish the program. If that means dropping so that you can start focusing on what you really want to do, then do that. You are in complete control of your life and your happiness, so figure out what is going to make you the happiest! Good luck 💕💜💜
I’ve been a cna, then lpn, only started to love it when I did travel work. Right now all I’m doing is giving out vaccines. Don’t be discouraged you don’t have to do bedside. There’s medical records , clinic setting, staff educator, risk management.
Your videos are so powerful !!!! I am so scared , I wanna drop out for nursing so bad , I just don’t see myself doing that , I thought I would but I am so scared of taking the wrong decision , I wanna follow my dream
What are you passionate about?? Don't listen to other people.. follow your passion..
Aw thank you so much!!! Honestly as time goes on I'm realizing how important it is to do something that is going to make you happy and feel fulfilled. I say go for it and follow your dream. 💕
I’m sorry that this happened. A couple of semesters really doesn’t make so much of a difference in the long run try to remember that. But I know it feels terrible in the moment. I remember my first semester in college I was a prenursing major. I did horrible that first semester and switched over to biology cuz there was no way I was getting into the nursing program. I graduated this spring with a B.S in bio but I still wanted nursing so I applied to the BSN and got in! It’s gonna take five semesters though so by the time I’m 23 I’ll graduate. 24 is still super young so don’t get down on yourself. You still have a bunch of time! It’s all a learning experience!
You're totally right it is a learning experience and I certainly have learned a lot 😂Wow congrats on getting your degree and congrats on getting in!!! That is amazing!!! Your hard work and dedication paid off 😊😊
You got this. Just learn from it. You'll get it done eventually. Just keep going.
Thank you so much ❤️
I honestly feel what u are feeling right now
You look so happy and cheerful more than anytime before ❤️
Thank you!!! 😊😊😊
I think there’s pros and cons with every degree/job. I just think you always have to know when to go back to your why. Nothing is all sun and roses. Nursing is a very rewarding job and different positions you can work at to see what fits you better. It’s also a financially you could invest and work towards financial freedom. But at the end of the day you do what you’re happy with, I’m very aware nursing school will get tough but I’m willing to go through it “it’s not forever.” Good luck
Thank you for posting this video! I appreciate it!!
Omg we are on the exact same boat! Thanks for doing this
Wow that's crazy! Best of luck to you 💜💜
I am in the exact same boat as you, except I was in physical therapy school. I enjoyed my clinical experience but the schooling for it was not enjoyable for me at all and I was debating if I should just gut it out or leave a situation that was very unhappy and anxiety inducing for me. I was also doing poorly on practical exams for in my opinion were things that should be pointed out but not warrant failing/ getting ejected from the program for example I failed a practical worth 35% of the grade for running out of time. We often have more opportunities than we think and it will be very important to keep pushing forwards I bet there are a lot of people out there that felt like we did and they are not bringing it up publicly too though.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's really hard being in a position like this. I think it can make us feel very vulnerable and insecure. I think you're right though that we often have more opportunities than we think. All we can do is move forward. I think these types of experiences can really teach us a lot about ourselves. Wishing you the best of luck 😊
Omg im in pharmacy college and i regret not thinking about nursing
I want to be a nurse but these 2 carrier are really different and i don't know what to expect when going to nursing school.
Pls help
I don't know anything about pharmacy college unfortunately! Nursing is not only a lot of memorization but there is also a huge focus on critical thinking skills. Also, it's an extremely hands-on profession which is something I realized I do not like. Wishing you the best of luck with this hard decision!!! 💕
Omg i feel you from the bottom of my heart. Right now I’m about to end my first semester of my prerequisites of nursing. And I wanna do photography because I’m passionate and I wanna be my own boss! And just live life because we only live once !🥺💓💓
Amen to that!!! We only live once so do what you are passionate about. 💕💕💕
Only do what your passionate about..
Im going through this right now . I got into the nursing program and this is a huge decision for me if I should switch to education . I start the program on the 18th but deep down I know it’s not for me deep down I know that I’ve been pulled into this by my parents vision . I don’t know what I really want to do .. I’m young and lost that’s how I describe myself right now . Just like you I have the fear of the unknown and I wish I can see my future in what I’ll become .
Graduated last year, and I thought it’ll be easier for me to get a job once I get my degree. My registration application got rejected, because they wanted me to take an English exam (Australia), though I’m a citizen. I always compare my situation to others, like how come their situation is lot easier than mine. I haven’t done my exam yet, because of covid and the stressed that I went through the whole process. Now, I’m double thinking if I should still pursue nursing. I don’t know if I’ll be happy in the long run. Btw, thank you so much for the video, I know it’s hard but we got this! God bless you! 🤗
Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment and I'm so sorry for this late reply! All I have to say is do whatever will make you happy in the long run because life really is so short. I wish you the best of luck while you try to figure out what you want to do!! 💕💕
This my first time watching you but I can tell you are a very intelligent and beautiful person but just remember everything happens for a reason:))❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awww thank you!! 🥰💕
I am 22 and i am starting college as a freshman year. My friends graduated this yr and i got enrolled in college 🙃
Omg.. I only wanted to do pysch nursing... my passion is pyschology.. I dropped out of nursing school as well.. wow.. we are the same!! Don't worry about the time.. you will get there ..never compare yourself to other people..focus on your journey...
I'm so glad we're not alone! Yes you have a very good point.. comparison doesn't do any good!
Is psych nursing school different from regular nursing?
This is what makes you different. So many of us don’t know what to do next! You’re not a trainwreck and indecisiveness just means you’re curious. Don’t beat yourself down, life does that enough and never compare! If we could trade problems with others, we would run to have our life back! Be happy for people because you never know what they had to go through to get to where they are. Through change we find out what’s meant for us. Don’t rush what’s going to happen anyway. Enjoy what’s in front of you. If we knew what will happen next we would never experience true joy in the unknown! Embrace it. Sending hugs. Life will unveil itself until then have fun! 🤷🏽♀️😝
Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment it means so much to me 😭💕💕
You will enjoy psychiatric nursing i love it most of my workmates are psychologist before but now work as a psyche RN including me hehe
So! Two years later! Are you finished?
I could relate so much in many ways.. smh I'm 29 and just got accepted into nursing school this Fall, but
I'm not sure it's something I still want to do. ..:/
Awh sorry to hear this but you’re sooo young and things will work out! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much! 💜
I’m in my first semester of nursing school; second week 😩 I’m trying to decide now if this is what I truly want. I would like to know more about psychology? I didn’t know that their was a program for that
Same boat, I feel like Im about to explode.
@@kalisseaya Hey, how is it going now? I just want an update lol
@@destinybey3153 Hey girl, Im deciding now if I want to drop nursing before we start at the hospital in a week. Nursing school is not for everyone it gives me anxiety even thinking about. Im really a beauty & fashion type of person. I like doing hair & I also had a online boutique and I might just go back to doing those things bc they made me happy. I just have to make my mind up.🥲
How about you?
I quit nursing to and decided to do psychology but when I researched the pay it’s making me rethink. Your young try not to worry I’m just trying to do what makes me happy. What do you think about the pay rate for psychology? Does it discourage you?
I know you didn’t ask me but I switched my major to something similar (behavioral and social sciences) to become a mental health counselor,so I’ve been doing a lot of research on these fields, and you can’t really rely on what the internet says about the pay because psychology is such a broad topic, and there’s several specialities to major in (for example there’s a special major of psychology to work in the Human Resources field. I didn’t know that). Then there’s different levels of education. The pay varies by things like specialty, degree level, licensing (or no license and just a degree), and what specific job (and there’s so many jobs that hire people with a psychology degree that arent obvious jobs that even seem to have anything to do with psychology. My advice is to do some research on what you specifically want to do in psychology. Then research the pay in that specific job title. You may even find that what you want to do doesn’t require a degree in psychology, and instead you get one in behavioral sciences like me, then do mental health counseling, school counseling, and so forth in a masters program. Hope this helps.
The pay is actually something that does not worry me. Typically here in Canada psychologists can actually end up making more than nurses. Even if that wasn't the case, I wouldn't feel discouraged though, as long as I'm happy! 😊
I stumbled upon your video and now I've thought about what will truly make me happy sine I do want to care and help people. I'm currently taking my 1 or 2 of my last prerequisites for Nursing, but I'm killing myself with keeping in a court with a horribly professor and lack of interest (I think it has a lot to do with online school). I talked to my academic advisor and we got onto the topic of becoming and SLP since I can still work with kids, help them and it's more somewhat medically inclined but in a different way. Did you ever feel drained in your pre-requisites? I aced and loved last semester, but now I literally hate it.
So sorry for this late reply! I have heard that SLP is amazing!!! Interestingly enough, here in Canada there are no prerequisites for nursing. Basically you just need super good grades either straight from high school or from previous university courses. So I wasn't drained in that sense, but I was definitely drained from all of my nursing classes!
Did you consider doing med school or PA school instead?
I regret becoming nurse. Im jelous of people who have chosen other professions.
Maybe just maybe this is the reason why you will succeed because you were willing to sacrifice something you worked hard for achieving happiness! Also not everyone who graduates with that paper will be happy because of the jobs they will get...
Aw thank you for sweet comment 😭💕
Your first problem.. you keep comparing yourself..
Just keep swimmin
Of course no :)
I guess most of the young generations in America don’t worry about pay check. They only pursue their dreams. Check the job market in psychology and you might be thinking about going back to nursing for a pay check in the future. 😂
Yes pay check is important! But also it depends on the person if they are confident that they will thrive in a nursing job.
Definitely not. I will always choose happiness over a paycheque.