Wish me luck!!

[kirsty b]

Family happenings last year and some of the things that have happened to you guys too have made me realise life is short and there is no sense waiting for the 'right' time to do stuff.

So...I have decided to take the plunge and apply for my nurse training to start next year (gives me time to get house and life in some sort of order)
Have just come straight from UCAS website where I have started my application. My ward sister has already agreed to be one of my referees, and I have someone in mind for the other. The thought of ward placements and learning the practical hands on part of the job excites me, but the thought of assignments/coursework/exams currently has me kacking myself!! Haven't done anything full time since school 13 years ago. Have worked as a HCA for the last 5 years, so I'm very sure this is the way I want to go and I'm happy I've finally made the decision! First hurdle is getting the application in and hopefully being accepted.
thanks for letting me witter, really quite excited

[vegnut]

Congratulations on the big decision made. If you really want to do it then do it. Your'e right, life is to damn short. Lots of luck to you Kirsty

[di]

Good for you!!I'm sure you'll do absolutely great!

[SarzWix]

Well done sweetheart, I'm sure taking the initial plunge will be one of the hardest parts. You're very brave! And I'm sure you'll get plenty of help with study techniques on here if you ask

[HotStuff]

Good for you, life is short, do it!

[digthatchick]

Good for you Kirsty, too much time is spent thinking of the past or looking to the future - it's now that counts - go for it, it will create it's own past and future. Good luck.

[Hashette]

Fantastic! Well done for taking the plunge and good luck

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Well done. Excellent news, after the first essay etc everything will fall into place and you will wonder why you didn't start studying before now

[Stacey Steve]

I don't regret many things in my life but there was a career that I wanted to do but was too scared to take the plunge and now it's too late.

So I think you are great to have decided and going for it.

All the very best of luck.

[shirlthegirl43]

Well done KirstyB. Best of luck with it all and hats off to you for wanting to nurse - I couldn't do it and have the greatest respect for those with 'the calling'

[Polly Fouracre]

Well done and the very best of luck! I'm sure you won't regret your decision.

[jackie j]

Good on you I certainly couldnt nurse anyone I would be on the floor most of the time. When I was looking after my sister I had to go out of the room when the nurses were seeing to my sister especially when they changed her leg bandages yuk.
Good luck with it I am sure you will be ok.
My thanks to all nurses out there you all do a great job.

[Flummery]

Brilliant! Don't worry about the written assignments. I did a Certificate In Archaeology 10 years or so back - and worked out that it was over 30 years since I'd written an essay. (Did Sciences at A level and University) It comes back surprisingly quickly. You'll do fine - sieze the day!

[zazen999]

Best thing I eve did - taking the plunge to do my degree... good on you gal.

We'll be here when the essays get tough with kind words and choccie.

xxx

[Birdie Wife]

That's fantastic! Well done you. You won't need luck though, just lots of hard work, perseverance and tenacity - but you've already shown that. Best wishes xx