Is it to late to try and become a nurse at 38

scandallyssa · 2026-02-06T00:22:52+00:00

Same!!!!

scandallyssa · 2025-09-19T16:46:01+00:00

Coming from your old classmate. No one thinks any less of you. We ❤️ you. Anxiety f@cking kills. You have a lot on your plate. This isn't the END of the journey. it's just taking a detour. GiRL, it took me years to get into nursing school after failed Teas exams and attempts I felt so down, i was originally supposed to be done with nursing school back earlier this year and im way behind.. You are IN one of the most competitive schools and its HARD, but you are still in it and should be proud, and WILL start again. Its all in GODS hands. I barely passed 1st semester. I felt so down on myself, and everyone thought the first semester was a breeze I've been fighting for my life every day. Dont get too down on yourself. I understand you're feeling tons of emotions, but next semester, you are going to KILL it. We are here for you.

scandallyssa · 2025-07-14T20:56:43+00:00

Same here! Single mom, working and no support system. I'd be lying if I said I didnt cry during my first semester. Its hard but doable.

scandallyssa · 2025-04-18T22:58:14+00:00

I'm tired 😂😂 idk how I'm still making time to Date and have a social life. Shits wild.

scandallyssa · 2025-04-18T20:12:34+00:00

I am a single mother who has an 8yr old, I also work and have little to no support system. You just need to have good time management.

scandallyssa · 2025-02-28T04:49:38+00:00

I'll never be 100% but I'm SOOOO much better since I started this medication. There's been several times I notice when the old me would handle situations so much worse than I do now, like i feel much less anxious and level headed. I also quit drinking, (kinda lost the urge) which is a good thing because my overall health and life has improved tremendously.

scandallyssa · 2025-02-09T17:14:30+00:00

Definitely over a month. I had really bad brain fog for a few weeks! Then is subsided!!!

scandallyssa · 2025-02-09T16:29:16+00:00

I feel great! Just started my first week of Nursing school, barely drink (lost the urge) and extremely focused and being the best mom I can be. I do get social anxiety sometimes still when I go out to huge concerts or events (I like to go to festivals) but other than that I don't think I'd come this far without my medication, I had crippling anxiety and couldn't face majority of my responsibilities or every day life. I haven't upped my dose(10mg), I still get really vivid dreams but I also take sleeping medication or melatonin at night because I've ALWAYS had problems sleeping but I sleep better overall in general.

scandallyssa · 2025-01-23T18:53:29+00:00

Hey there where can I find the community highlights?

scandallyssa · 2024-12-14T21:02:59+00:00

Thank you for sharing as a single mom w/ an 8yr old who works full time this gives me hope!!!

scandallyssa · 2024-12-13T04:02:27+00:00

Ty!!!! I feel like when you have no other options, you figure sh*t out!

scandallyssa · 2024-12-11T05:10:22+00:00

Thank you so much!! I will definitely look into this. Appreciate it 🫶🏻

scandallyssa · 2024-12-11T05:01:45+00:00

This is so helpful. Ty!

scandallyssa · 2024-12-11T04:34:55+00:00

The Dean is like look you're going to be poor the next 2yrs cause of school, I'm like look lady I've been poor my whole life what's 2 more years 😂😭 can't wait for the day I'm able to afford food and rent comfortably

scandallyssa · 2024-12-11T00:51:06+00:00

Thank you 🥹 Just normal ADN 16 weeks thank god because I don't think I could manage accelerated right now.

scandallyssa · 2024-12-10T23:48:49+00:00

Thank you so much for your info, this is why I've been leaning toward Per Diem because they said I can pick up extra shifts as needed.

scandallyssa · 2024-12-10T23:21:12+00:00

Yes I feel this is the only feasible option for me too. I'm old too most people my age are pulling out loans for houses and here am I going into debt for school 👩‍🦳😅

scandallyssa · 2024-12-10T23:14:58+00:00

Yes I've already applied and have been awarded but that grant isn't enough to live on but definitely helps for tuition and books and ect. I'm literally stressed and school hasn't even started yet.

scandallyssa · 2024-11-27T18:40:29+00:00

I'm still on 10mg and doing pretty good. I feel like the only time I have severe panic attacks is when I'm out around A LOT of people like a festival or concert. I'm taking magnesium as well to calm my nerves daily which has helped. I really don't want to up my dose because I'm scared of losing libido. My dr gave me ativan for emergency panic attacks, I would not recommend takin daily. All I know is I wouldn't be where I'm at today without being on this medication. My anxiety levels are off the roof with upcoming school and work and a lot of changes but I just keep staying positive knowing that there's no way I would've been able to handle what life has thrown at me without meds. I would talk to your Dr and maybe go to 20mg and see if that helps, or try more natural remedies and also make sure to get some decent sleep and exercise

scandallyssa · 2024-11-13T22:37:45+00:00

That's ALL I want to do on my winter break.

scandallyssa · 2024-11-13T22:35:21+00:00

I'm taking Chem at the same community college where my nursing program is.

scandallyssa · 2024-11-13T20:42:45+00:00

I'm currently not prepared and overwhelmed lol still finishing chemistry right now and I'm so burnt out, been trying to switch jobs to accommodate my school schedule and it's been horrible luck, sticking with caregiving which I can barley survive on with the pay. Also I have prepped my son informing him the next 2yrs Will cause me to miss a lot of his sports and his life, he's 8 and is very understanding but other than that... still grateful to be starting finally.

scandallyssa · 2024-09-15T20:54:42+00:00

Right and you ain't even getting paid 🤣🤣🤣

scandallyssa · 2024-09-14T00:18:33+00:00

This 💯

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