Personal Narrative: Major Stressor And Coping Process

Major Stressor and Coping Process
To begin, a major stressor in my life is the admission procedure and being accepted into Florida A&M University’s Nursing Program. Throughout my college years, I’ve worked extremely hard to reach this goal. However, the thought of the program only selecting fifty students, including international students, frightens me. The amount of students being limited causes me to stress the thought if I’m rejected; I’ve wasted my years and money on courses that cannot benefit me. On top of that, I would have to find a new major to get into, and start the process of perquisites all over again. In addition, another reason that terrifies me is when getting tested through an interview process. Personally, I struggle with

explaining my reasons; there’s only one main reason I want to become a nurse, it’s simply because I enjoy helping people. Others may not believe that to be a good reason and that’s where I stress to think of what should be said. I believe everyone should have their personal motive without being criticized, whether it’s because someone they have lost, or because of a role model. Furthermore, being admitted into the program causes me to panic. I’ve met people who tell me how difficult it is, and how they cry every night because it’s overwhelming. People’s stories make me consider giving up now better than later, when it’s too late. Overall, I cope by putting my insecuries and doubts aside; I work on improving myself. I volunteer to seek personal experience, also advance in my research of, why becoming a nurse is important. I progress my time management to get things done. I encourage myself regardless of fears, people only want to discourage me to eliminate competition. At the end of the day, I know I did everything I could and I’m satisfied.