Ok so my husband is so depressed. I don't know what to do, Please help.
So my husband is a CNA and has been for almost 3 years. While he's been applying for nursing schools. He has a 3.27GPA but still can't get it. He is so down on himself because he thinks we (my two year old and I) deserve better. He makes $12.29 an hour after 2+ years which is fine with me. But not him!
I don't know what advice to give him. Maybe a different career path? What do you think?
Thanks
2007-01-13 08:41:20 · 8 answers · asked by ml 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just stand by him, and show him how much you love him. THings will turn out fown the road. But if he doesn't like his job, changing fields or jobs is always an option.
2007-01-13 08:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by moonman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a family of three to live on $12.29 would also depress the heck out of me. Nursing schools look close at biology courses. Maybe your husband should take more biology courses. Nursing is a tough job that's why nursing schools are so demanding. If that doesn't work out, maybe he should look into becoming a paramedic or EMT.
2007-01-13 16:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nursing should be a relatively easy field to get into. However, you will most likely have to move. Some places are more than willing to get you into a nursing school *and* pay for it if you sign a contract to work at a certain location for 2 to 5 years. Most places like this are where there is a high demand for nurses such as the Midwest.
If he wants to do something else, dental hygiene is a good alternative.
2007-01-13 16:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by stampadhesive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in nursing school and if he cant get in on his current GPA he can take a few courses to raise it up for acceptance since most of them use a weighted scale for entrance he may have to retake something he has already taken but he will need to get a better grade than he did before. Or he could pursue other interests if he is tired of being a CNA. Other than that I wouldn't know what to recommend.
2007-01-13 16:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say just support him emotionally while he continues applying for nursing schools. Have you considered moving to a different area that might have better opportunities for nursing schools? What other areas of interest does he have that may be worth pursuing? If moving isn't an option you might ask him to pursue one of his other passions. Be sure to let assure him that his current career choice and pay are fine for you but support him in his endeavor to reach for bigger and better things. Good luck and tell him to keep his chin up and keep reaching for his dreams!
2007-01-13 16:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by hotrodgirl1973 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he needs to be patient and keep his eyes and ears open for any openings he might be qualified for. In the meantime, can he take courses online? This might be a way to advance himself while still working. Rome wasn't built in a day. His dream job will come if he works towards his goals.
2007-01-13 16:50:11 · answer #6 · answered by judirose2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to read this article http://nitzitry.notlong.com/ i found, will be useful also has info on different treatments and should help with his depression. And some natural remedies which will help cheer people up.
2007-01-16 19:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by mikelo123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST KEEP GIVING HIM SUPPORT, AND IF YOU CAN HELP HIM IN ANY WAY THAT YOU WILL. TELL HIM YOU HAVE WHAT YOU WANT AND ITS BETTER THAN ANYTHING ON THIS WORLD AND THATS HIM. TELL HIM TO NOT GIVE UP ON HIS DREAM. TELL HIM HE CAN DO ANYTHING THAT HE PUTS HIS MIND TO. CNA IS NOT EASY. BUT WITH THE COURAGE TO KEEP AT IT. IT WILL GET HIM THERE. AND FOR SCHOOL TELL HIM TO KEEP TRYING TO. GOOD LUCK.
2007-01-13 16:52:31 · answer #8 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋