[petnurse2humnurse]

Wondering if anyone on this site has gone through what i'm seriously considering doing.

I am a yong Veterinary Technician, been out of school for 1 1/2 years now. I love being a Vet Tech but am not able to live off my income. I find everything about the nursing world very intriguing but thought I couldn't do the Human nurse thing. But now I am seriously contemplating going back to school to become a RN. If anyone has done this I would like to know what steps you took, what was the most difficult thing, if it really is easier since you were a vet tech to become a rn like everyone thinks it will be? and any other advice you may have.

I would greatly appreciate it. I am trying to take all the precautionary steps I can so I don't make another mistake!

Thank you!
petnurse2humnurse

[s8ntollie]

I was a Vet Tech for a couple of years 20+ years ago. I found nursing school to be much easier for me than for others. Drawing blood, giving injections and starting IVs is much easier on a human who is somewhat able to understand, hold still without restraint and MOST of them don't bite! LOL You already have understanding of A & P, many of the diseases are the same or similar.


Dealing with patient's families can be trying at times - but I would say no worse that some of the most difficult pet owners I encountered. Go for it!!!! The pay is much better, the responsibilities are greater though!!

S8ntollie

[EricEnfermero]

Moved to the Nursing Career Advice Forum. Good luck to you.

[petnurse2humnurse]

Thank you so much! That is exactly what I want to hear.
Is there anyway you could elaborate on what you meant by more responsibilities? Also, what degree do you have, or did you go for first? I really want to know what i'm getting into before I jump with both feet first.
Again - I appreciate this so much!