Pursuing Nursing Career In College

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I know that college will be challenging for me because of. Learning difficult material is challenging for me. Because I understand and learn differently from others. I would have to study day and night if I’m having difficult the materials. Staying focused is hard for me, little things blow me off and I lose focus. That’s why I try to make sure in all my classes, to sit closer to the teacher to understand more. Financial issues were in the way for me. So I chose the 2- year plan to save more money cause my mother didn’t have it at the time, which I understand she a single parent doing the best she can, so I agreed with the plan. By that being said I continue to move forward with a plan on pursuing my nursing career in college. Things I would

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