Re: Would you be a nurse if you knew then, what you know now?
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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