Hi! I was wondering if there are any students on here in the nursing program who have facial piercings? I’m applying for the fall and I wanted to know if anyone has had any issues. I have a nostril piercing and I plan on using a clear retainer or covering it with a small bandaid.
Hi everyone, I would like some advice or guidance on what I should do. I know there probably won't be a perfect answer but I just wanted to get these thoughts out of my head.
For almost half my life my goal has always been to become a nurse, specifically a nurse practitioner. In high school, I was in the medical program. I started college back in 2023 and I've been taking my prereqs for nursing school. I was also in another major and had to switch majors to take the classes that I needed, which kind of set me back. I went to university for two years but I was struggling to keep up with my classes and the workload because I dealt with chronic procrastination and had difficulty focusing. I made the difficult decision to transfer out of uni and go back home to live with my parents and do community college. So I feel a bit behind and embarrassed I guess? It's hard wanting so much for myself but continuing to mess up and I'm struggling to pick up the pieces. My goal for this year was to get into the nursing program and start classes in fall 2026 but I'm not sure if I'll be able to get the entry exam done in time for my application. The exam I have to take is called the HESI and anyone who knows what that exam is knows how heavy the studying can be. I was taking classes for the spring semester of 2025 and I knew I wouldn't be able to focus on studying for that exam on top of those classes. Anyways, I'm still going to try my absolute best to complete the exam before the application deadline.
If I'm unable to complete the exam on time, I'd have to delay my schooling and wait until the beginning of 2027 to start the nursing program and that's if I get in. I'm not trying to be negative but I want to be realistic. I will also be applying to a radiography program so I can have another option for school. The thing is I'm just scared. How do I know I'm making the right decision about nursing? I know that I'm passionate about the field itself. I love helping people and being someone that others can depend on. I also love babies and I want to care for them as a healthcare professional. I'm scared of putting my all into something and hating the outcome in the end. I feel like the fear that I have is paralyzing me and interfering with my schoolwork. Most times I feel like I'm not cut out for school or even worthy of trying to pursue nursing. I'm constantly stressed and anxious and I don't know what to do. I want to figure this out but I don't know where to start. Hopefully this all makes sense.