postr/StutterApril 2, 2023

should i drop out of nursing school ?

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should i drop out of nursing school ? I have been so sad and dead inside for couple of days, i’m rethinking my whole career and my life. Im literally crying while typing this. Im a mild stutterer and i have always been trying to step out of my comfort zone to improve my self, to get more experience, that did helped me with my stuttering a bit. But knowing damn well that Nursing career is smth where you have to talk a lot with patients, i still decided to become a nurse cuz i thought i would get used to it eventually. I got into Nursing school, (wasn’t even surprised tbh cuz i know i have to struggle physically, mentally, emotionally, and deal with my stutter everyday) and till now I have failed 2 exams already. Passing grade is 75/100 minimum and Exam 1 i got 55/100, Exam 2 i got 66/100. I really don’t dedicate a lot of my time but it’s not like i didn’t study at all. But whatever i’m not getting good grades. It’s half due to my unwillingness to become a nurse and stutter condition. Now i have 2 more exams left, i’m trying my best to study consistently. I have to get 90/100 to pass on both of my exam. (part of me thinks i could do it but who knows) — Even if a become a nurse, i would still have to deal with stuttering so now i’m rethinking my career. Should I just drop out ? 🍀 If you are a nurse who stutters, could you please give me some words of motivation or advice. That would be really helpful. …

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Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Sadness & HopelessnessEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency