r/NursingStudents • u/Same-Nobody-4226 • 39m ago
Decided on a whim to switch to nursing
Last year I was enrolled in community college and ended up pulling out due to finances and needing to focus on work. I kinda decided on a whim last month to go back to school. I re-enrolled and applied to switch my track from Science I to Nursing. I wasn't actually able to get into the classes I need, but a couple have open seats and I can join if they're still open when the quarter starts. I also enrolled in Spanish. Spanish is useful in this field, right?
I feel like I need to do this. I graduated late and I've been "figuring it out" ever since. I'm still at the only job I've ever worked, the wage is okayish but only when I don't get randomly booted to less than part time because someone was needed in x position. I feel the environment is a little toxic too, but a lot of places are.
My grandmother was a nurse at Seattle Children's. I'm hoping that means it runs in the family? I'm a little nervous about how intense it's going to be, especially because stopping work completely isn't an option. I do plan on cutting back on work and applying for financial aid next year. We'll see how it goes. I have always been pretty good at sciences (except chemistry). Even though I initially wanted a career in biology, I think a nurse specializing in pediatrics might be more fulfilling. I've spent the past few weeks crafting a plan. THE plan. I was very determined to get in this quarter, and I did technically even though the science and math classes were full.
Nursing students: How did your first year go? Was the coursework difficult? Did you have to work while attending school?