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OP you’re not alone. I’m also 26, living at home, and an aspiring nurse. I was surprised to find this post because my semester just started and have been 100% unmotivated as well.

Just out of curiosity, what entrance exam are you taking? I took the TEAs last year and it was honestly very over-hyped. I’d be happy to give you some tips and extra resources on that if needed (PM me)

Also, you are not a mess. You’re a human being. I understand the pressures of not being on your own two feet yet at this age, but keep in mind that so many nurses don’t begin their careers until their 40’s. You’re doing just fine. The idea of being in nursing school and out of pre-reqs was the fire under my ass while studying for the TEAs. I stopped seeing it as an option because I had so much to lose by failing. You just need to take this one step at a time, just like you have been. And one day you’ll wake up and realize it’s NCLEX day and you’ve made it.

If you need motivating reading material, read these:

https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-School-Thrive-Guide-Maureen-ebook/dp/B00M389ZX0

https://www.google.com/search?q=becoming%20nursey&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

http://a.co/gYZ2ZnE

Also, check the /r/StudentNurse page, there’s always info about entrance exams.

If you still feel truly hopeless about this, listen to me: After you pass this entrance exam, you’ll be in a cohort with people who want the same life as you. You’ll be totally submerged in nursing culture and feel inspired every day. Once you start clinical, you’ll get a taste of how it feels to impact a patient’s life and won’t want to lose that feeling. Ever.

It won’t get easier, but you will have MUCH more support around you. I know this exam seems super impossible, but its not - because tbh, you sound just like me and if i did it so can you.