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Sarah’s Answer
All of my nursing classmates faced challenges while becoming a nurse, including myself. Financial, childcare, and time management were just some of the many challenges I faced while becoming a nurse. Challenges are possible to overcome. Achieving your goals and dreams does not happen overnight, without challenges. I overcame the challenges I faced with the support of my family and nursing classmates. It took me over 6 years and 5 different colleges to graduate nursing school. I worked most of the years part-time as a CNA and as a substitute teacher. Time management is something we all must learn how to do no matter what job field you enter. Setting goals and due dates helped me managed my time as well as doing what was a priority first. If I had a project due in a month I would work on it as soon as I could, however, if there was a paper due in three days.... that of course was my priority.
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Barry Eugene Graham, DNP, MSN-Ed., RN
Barry Eugene’s Answer
From a personal standpoint during my initial education. I experienced many of the things that were listed in the previous paragraph. Your fortitude will undergo testing. Having a good support system will help you navigate through any challenges. Best wishes to you. Be encouraged because you and everyone reading this message can do this.