Perspective: My Path to Nursing and Beyond

"Sometimes a simple action can have an amazing effect on a person. A comment, a statement on a forum, or an encouraging conversation can provide more to someone than you may ever be aware of." Yes! I have often thought this, as well.

tait---i loved your story. it was very uplifting and encouraging. i'll bet you're a wonderful mentor.

Congratulations on finding your niche. You and I could trade places, haha. I'm looking at medical laboratory, and biomed equipment repair and later, sales, because I just want to work and not have to do nursing all day. I can relate to your first academic failure, because I am a natural at things like physics and chemistry and technology, but I failed to like nursing or motherhood very much at all. (I never had children and am quite happy staying away from marriage and child-rearing, lol.) I do think that nursing is another universe, compared to science and technology, and that a person who has very strong affinity for the one kind of thinking will not be content in that other universe. Best wishes in your future endeavors! :-)

Thank you for sharing your winding journey in life, Tait. Your story proves that it is never too late to bounce back from early stumbling blocks. Congratulations on motherhood the second time around!

Great thoughts. You're more thoughtful and engaged than a great many nurses. That is a very good thing.

Tait, that was amazing! I read the article literally thinking OMG; this sounds soo familiar. However, i thank you for sharing your journey with us. This will shed light when the road seems dark. Thank you

The road to me does seem dark right now. Reading your inspiring story gives me hope that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much for that. And many good thoughts and wishes to you as you live out your "place in the world of nursing, marriage and motherhood!" I am sure you realize just how blessed you are. =)

Thank you for sharing this! It is truly inspirational.

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

What an amazing life story! Thank you so much for sharing with us! I'm 2 months into my MSN-FNP program. It's an entry level Masters program that will lead to a family nurse practitioner specialty. I come from a Communication background, so this is a huge change for me and it's a little overwhelming. You're so inspirational and congratulations on everything and the new baby!

Thank you for sharing your story Tait. This is exactly what I needed to hear to keep me pressing on, and to hope that one day I to shall see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes we often wonder how did I stumble upon this page, but God always know the appointed time. I am feeling broken and down just trying to get into nursing school, but a big thank you once again for you encouraging words and inspiration. Good Luck with everything and enjoy your two little bundles of joy.

Great read.