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Do you see a change in how you interact with and the relationships you have with your family and friends once you started working as a nurse?
I'm a high school senior looking to become a pediatric nurse and I would appreciate all of the advice I could get!
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Joyce’s Answer
I commend you for being concerned about changing relationships with family and friends as you journey through your dream.
It is imperative to remember that people are changing all the time. Not only you, but family and friends will see your growth. This may scare a few, cause a few to be jealous, but those who love you most will grow and walk right beside you.
It's also important to remember you will not have a lot of social time while in school. Please read my last sentence above. Remain focused on what you want, you will be glad you did.
Don't stay a stranger to them, but again, be mindful of your studies.
It is imperative to remember that people are changing all the time. Not only you, but family and friends will see your growth. This may scare a few, cause a few to be jealous, but those who love you most will grow and walk right beside you.
It's also important to remember you will not have a lot of social time while in school. Please read my last sentence above. Remain focused on what you want, you will be glad you did.
Don't stay a stranger to them, but again, be mindful of your studies.
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Kyla’s Answer
That's a really good question, and honestly, the answer really depends on the kind of family and friends you have around you. I'm currently in nursing school, and I've seen how wildly different this journey can look based on your support system.
For example, I come from a family with both a medical and military background, so me going to nursing school wasn't a big shock or shift. They understood the commitment it would take and supported me from the start. My close friends, I've known them since middle or high school, and they've also been incredible. Even when I barely have time to text back or hang out, they've stood by me 1000%. They get it, and they root for me.
But one of my close nursing friends had a completely different experience. Her family actually resented her for trying to better herself . They felt like she was trying to act "too good" for them just because she was pursuing something ambitious, and it got really toxic. She ended up having to distance herself and cut off a lot of people for her own peace and focus. It was hard on her, but necessary.
If this were to happen to you, or even a friend you meet in nursing school, please know that this is for the best no matter how much it hurts. Nursing will show you just how many people are on your level or even higher. What to see you grow and grow with you. You will make friends that may even become family. They will match your ambitions and goals, pushing you to be the best version of yourself.
So if I had any advice, it would be that the relationships you have may or may not shift, but nursing school will definetly reveal which ones are real and solid. Keep your circle tight, and don't be afraid to move in silence. Personally, only my inner circle knows i'm even in nursing school. The rest of the world, including some other relatives and distant friends, will find out once I graduate and pass the NCLEX. That's not about being secretive, it's about protecting your energy from distractions, envy, and negativity...nursing school will require 100% effort.
Surround yourself with people who truly want to see you grow, even if that growth means you have less time for them. That support is EVERYTHING.
For example, I come from a family with both a medical and military background, so me going to nursing school wasn't a big shock or shift. They understood the commitment it would take and supported me from the start. My close friends, I've known them since middle or high school, and they've also been incredible. Even when I barely have time to text back or hang out, they've stood by me 1000%. They get it, and they root for me.
But one of my close nursing friends had a completely different experience. Her family actually resented her for trying to better herself . They felt like she was trying to act "too good" for them just because she was pursuing something ambitious, and it got really toxic. She ended up having to distance herself and cut off a lot of people for her own peace and focus. It was hard on her, but necessary.
If this were to happen to you, or even a friend you meet in nursing school, please know that this is for the best no matter how much it hurts. Nursing will show you just how many people are on your level or even higher. What to see you grow and grow with you. You will make friends that may even become family. They will match your ambitions and goals, pushing you to be the best version of yourself.
So if I had any advice, it would be that the relationships you have may or may not shift, but nursing school will definetly reveal which ones are real and solid. Keep your circle tight, and don't be afraid to move in silence. Personally, only my inner circle knows i'm even in nursing school. The rest of the world, including some other relatives and distant friends, will find out once I graduate and pass the NCLEX. That's not about being secretive, it's about protecting your energy from distractions, envy, and negativity...nursing school will require 100% effort.
Surround yourself with people who truly want to see you grow, even if that growth means you have less time for them. That support is EVERYTHING.
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Narinder Kaur’s Answer
You’re a student with a goal, and it’s great to see that you’re already working toward it. In terms of how interactions with family or friends affect that — for me personally, I haven’t seen much change.
But if they offer you advice, take a moment to listen. Then, follow your heart and choose what feels right — not just for yourself, but for your family too. Life is a journey, and it’s always easier and more meaningful when you have your loved ones walking beside you.
Wishing you the best of luck — stay focused on your goal, and give it everything you’ve got.
But if they offer you advice, take a moment to listen. Then, follow your heart and choose what feels right — not just for yourself, but for your family too. Life is a journey, and it’s always easier and more meaningful when you have your loved ones walking beside you.
Wishing you the best of luck — stay focused on your goal, and give it everything you’ve got.