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  1. Oct 1, '09 by I love the OR
    Good morning! May I ask you all a question?
    If you had it to do over again, would you still be a nurse?

  2. 122 Comments so far...

  3. Oct 1, '09 by WindyhillBSN
    Yes, but, I would go straight for the BSN.
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  4. Oct 1, '09 by JB2007
    Most days yes I would still become a nurse. I would have gone to school when I was younger and I would have made some different decisions regarding my career.
  5. Oct 1, '09 by ONCRN84
    Honestly? Probably not. I would've gone to pharmacy school and would be finishing about now.
  6. Oct 1, '09 by wonderbee
    Yes but as stated by an earlier poster, I would have done it earlier with more education and higher credentials... possibly nurse practitioner or CRNA.
  7. Oct 1, '09 by ONCRN84
    Or a cop. Anyone watch Police Women of Broward County? I REALLY want to chase someone and tase them... =D
    Mimichama, GadgitGurlRN, BethCNOR, and 3 others like this.
  8. Oct 1, '09 by marilynmom
    Probably not.

    BUT, I so have a good, laid back, stress free (for the most part) job that I am VERY lucky to have. So for those reason, yes I'm glad I'm an RN. I am REALLY glad I went straight for my BSN (wouldn't have this job without it!) and the next job I'm planning requires a BSN as well.

    Most nursing jobs are horrible (btdt, wont go back). I would have gone to pharmacy school probably if I had to do it over again. But I'm very thankful for the wonderful job I have now.

    My husband is a public school teacher, he has a GREAT schedule and his pay isn't too bad (about the same as what new grad RNs make here). That is another career I wish I would have considered.
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  9. Oct 1, '09 by I love the OR
    I don't think that most nursing jobs are horrible. I feel, there is just too much piled upon on that does not have to do with our "primary responsibility", patient care and advocacy. I feel disrespected most days and not valued for my education, experience and expertise.

    And the great thing about our profession, IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU ARE DOING TODAY...YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ELSE TOMORROW! well, sort of.

    Thank you for your input.
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  10. Oct 1, '09 by lina.561
    Well Im not a nurse, I don't have any medical education, I was reading this post, I found a little helpful. I'm considering nursing-starting out as a CNA and move up to LPN. Before this decision I was always changing my mind about what I should go for- But the health care system will always be around so I think its a great profession to get into. I thought about Elementary Teaching, but some schools in my area have shut down, and now there's teachers out of work...
  11. Oct 1, '09 by I love the OR
    Go for it lina.561 WE NEED YOU.
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