<p>I have no direction in life. In high school I got rejected from all the universities I applied to, except one. And even then in the end they rescinded me due to a D in senior year.</p>
<p>Learning from this mistake I applied myself in community college and got good grades in my general ed classes. But I didn't know what to major in. Thus, with the suggestion that family members gave me I decided to do nursing, because it seemed to offer stability and a good income. I got good grades in those pre req classes as well. But I had no interest in the pre req classes. And I got accepted into the nursing program I wanted. Or thought I did. </p>
<p>But, why is it that when someone asks me what my major is, my heart sinks? I've never been the type A person, the one that critically thinks, the one that pays attention to the small details. Now that the program started, I really regret choosing nursing because my heart is not in it. And when we do labs I am just like a deer in the headlights. My heart is not in it and I'm struggling. </p>
<p>I guess what I am trying to say is, I'm just in it for the financial security. And I'm scared that if i pursue my passion (which I don't even know what it is yet)that I would fall flat on my face. I like working with kids, but more of enrichment programs and that doesn't pay a lot. I don't know what to do anymore. I already invested 2+ years working on getting into a nursing program and now that I'm in it it's not what I want at all. Should I continue doing it or get out? Please advise.</p>
<p>Get out. You’ve answered your own question. You are not happy with this choice, so move on.</p>
<p>Honestly, get out. It may seem like you’ve wasted time (which in essence, you kind of did), but it really won’t matter to you in the long run so as long as you find that perfect career. In a couple of years, you will not even remember this struggle. Besides, most people start their careers at around 30. They’re either like you, looking for the right career, or are trying to pursue one that is time demanding. Best of luck and have a great future. </p>
<p>P.S I think you should mom into teaching, very rewarding career.</p>
<p>Getting through a nursing program can be hard. I don’t think you should look at it like ‘do I like this class or not’ because some of those classes are just things to take and then move on from. Sometimes you just have to get through a certain class for one semester. If you are truly not capable than that is another story, but it sounds like you are basically doing alright. </p>
<p>I would look at it more like how will you like the career. You are right that it is considered a very stable career right now and expected for the future. You might do more reading about what it is like to be a nurse in a pediatric hospital or children’s medical practice. There is an education element involved, and you might find a way to branch into full time parent or peer education after you have some nursing practice.
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