scastillo1

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1. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am about to start NS and am a little worried about the stress for the next few years. I keep thinking that it will go by fast and I'll be done. But then I was thinking... what if being a brand new nurse is just as stressful as school???? Is this...

2. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

   scastillo1 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

   Thanks for the information. I have been struggling with the ADN vs BSN decision.

3. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

   scastillo1 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

   I am curious, ANC33, do you need a BSN to get a research position? I already have my BS in Community Health and MPH. I want to do clinical research, but would rather get my RN through the ADN program near by than the accelerated BSN program. Are t...

4. ADN or BSN if I already have an MPH??

   scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank you so much for the good advice.

5. ADN or BSN if I already have an MPH??

   scastillo1 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   I need help with a decision. I am deciding between an accelerated BSN program and an ADN program. I already have my MPH. If I went the ADN route (because the program is more conducive with my family life), would I need to eventually go back and ge...

6. Choosing NS or another baby, or both?

   scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in General Nursing

   What you said right here is EXACTLY how I feel. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the BSN just like you. I need to have more than being a wife and mother. I need to be challenged and fufilled in other ways. But I am starting to q...

7. Choosing NS or another baby, or both?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some advice. I am set to start an accelerated BSN program next January, and am considering trying to get pregnant now and have the baby before the program starts. Would I be crazy to think I could have a baby (I also have a 4 and 6 year old)...

8. Burnt out Housewife/Stay at Home Mom Excited and Scared to Death to Start School.

   scastillo1 replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I also stay at home and will be starting NS in the Fall. My life feels like groundhog day over and over and over..... I am looking forward to the change and challenge! Good luck to you!

9. 2nd career nurses, are they happier?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am 35 and will be entering nursing school as a second career soon. I was wondering how many nurses out there that chose nursing as a second career, are happy in their jobs. Does anyone wish they hadn't gone into nursing? So many nurses talk abo...

10. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    scastillo1 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    This is really depressing because I too have an MPH and working in the health insurance industry for years and swore I would not go back after staying home with my kids. Now I am enrolled to start a BSN program in the fall because I wanted something...

11. Should I be THIS freaked out over vomit????

    scastillo1 replied to Tysmommy's topic in New Nurse

    That is the most encouraging thing I have EVER heard! THANK YOU!

12. Is it true that you will know....?

    scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have talked to many nurses and all say that during NS you will figure out what area most interests you or what dept you will want to work in when finished, but I was wondering if that is really the general consensus. I have so many areas of intere...

13. how easy is it to change areas of nursing?

    scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am about to start nursing school as a second career and I was wondering how hard it is to switch areas within a hospital once you have started. I hear that if you start in OB/L&D that you get stuck because the skills are very specific, or simi...

14. Changing Careers with 4 kids am I nuts??

    scastillo1 replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Career Support

    I also am starting an accelerated BSN program and have two little ones at home. I struggle with feeling guilty being away and not giving my family all of my attention, but I have found out that going back to school for the prereqs has been the best ...

15. I have fainted at the sight of blood...

    scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the responses. It actually makes me feel much better and more sure that I can do this hearing your stories!