ahud2015

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1. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

   My dear (virtual) friends! I thank you all for sharing your thoughts, your truths, the good, the bad and the ugly. Your stories have really resonated with me and I am grateful. I'd like to share a few more details about myself so that my story is mor...

2. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

   @TheCommunter Absolutely no one has been cheerleading here in their responses! And, if I told you I was 30 you would probably believe me! Otherwise, I have a lot of education to go on (being so old and all) and who'd know the difference??

3. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

   Oh, boy! I must say in all honesty, I was not expecting the responses I've gotten. I thought I'd get a whole lot of, "It will be tough. School isn't easy and starting over isn't fun, BUT I love what I do and hope you do too!" With all due respect, I'...

4. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

   @ l.a.m.b. Average pay for Pediatric Nurses where I live is 68k. I have a Masters degree (not in science), so I'd be doing an ABSN program after pre-reqs. Looks more like 2 years... ??

5. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

   Well, I really appreciate all of the straightforward and honest replies thus far. Can I ask how long you all have been involved in pediatric nursing? What has been your path and how long did it take, or is taking? I'm also wondering if anyone else mi...

6. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

   ahud2015 posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hello all, I'm a newbie here! I'm a 50yo and have a high paying job, but I am very interested in being an RN (starting out as a CNA-- hopefully in peds). My goal is to work as a Neonatal RN, perhaps in NICU. I'll have to take all the prereqs, etc., a...