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1. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have a B.S. degree in Animal Science, so I'm working towards a BSN. I expect I'll have to work the night shift for some time, before I could go to day shift. How difficult is it for your body to adjust to working the night hours, then switching ...

2. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I appreciate your candidness! I expect it will be exhausting and stressful, but also exhilarating at times. Tell me how it has worked with your family. I have a 7 and 10 year old.

3. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What career did you switch from? And, what are the unexpected things of nursing that you didn't think of prior to switching careers? I don't mind working hard, in fact, if I'm working I want to be busy ... but I don't want to be a stressed out, tir...

4. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How are you able to shadow a nurse? I figured HIPPA would prevent doing anything like that. Also, what are the things that cause people to "change their mind" about L&D / OB? I know there will be lots of blood, poop and pee ... what else is a n...

5. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the reply! Could you give me more insight into the real life of nurse schedules ... I'm assuming L &D or OB Surgery would be 12 hours shifts... Three 12's is considered full time ... how many hours do you TRULY end up working? How of...

6. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

   xinah posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Considering switching careers to nursing from banking. I'm particularly interested in Women's Health - L&D, surgery. I'd like to work part time (24 hours), so that I can be home with kids the other days. I want to hear from folks who have made...