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

Yes, but, I would go straight for the BSN.

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.

Honestly? Probably not. I would've gone to pharmacy school and would be finishing about now.

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.

Or a cop. Anyone watch Police Women of Broward County? I REALLY want to chase someone and tase them... =D

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.

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...