Am I Ready to be a Nursing Student?

For each statement, select the choice that best describes how you feel.

Your rating and readiness level will show at the bottom.
I enjoy helping people when they are ill or have needs for my skills.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I am willing to work hard to master academic work.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I am able to devote 60 or more hours per week to classes, clinical practice, and homework.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I am able to organize myself to get my assignments and work done.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I am self-starting with most assignments.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
When I identify areas in which I need help, I seek out people who can help me.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I have a plan for financial support while I'm in school.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I want to have a professional career as a nurse.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I have knowledge and experiences that help me understand what nursing is and what nurses do.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I have discussed the time and money commitments of nursing school with my family and/or friends.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I have people around me who will be able and willing to support me as I focus on my nursing education.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
I ask questions to make sure I understand things I am learning and I question the answers when necessary.

1 - No, not like me at all.2 - Not a lot like me.3 - I'm not sure if I'm like this.4 - Somewhat like me.5 - Yes, absolutely like me.
Your Rating
You may want to consider another career path, or get more information about nursing.
You may be ready to apply for nursing. Consider taking some time to think more about those statements on which you marked less than 4 (responses 1-3).
You seem ready to apply to nursing. Good luck in your career!
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For each statement, select the choice that best describes how you feel.