Although I have registered and bought my books so that I may begin the nursing program in two more weeks, I have decided that I will not pursue a career in nursing. I have been reading the numerous posts on this web site for months now and they have...
"letting go of the guilt" was my biggest problem. I was in nursing school last fall and dropped out mid-November because I felt very guilty all the time. I had the highest average in class and LOVED my nursing classes. My husband was pretty support...
cowgirlup replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing
I did not mention earlier that I too thought about becoming a vet tech. I registered at the only school in NC that offered such a program. My parents and boyfriend (now husband) moved me 2 1/2 hours from home to my new apartment. I stayed only 3 days...
cowgirlup replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing
I always wanted to be a vet growing up. I worked for a local veterinarian while in high and loved it! However, when I toured the state vet school, they scared me to death as they described their "weed out" math and science courses. I "chickened ou...
Thank you for your point of view. I am from NC and was only making $33,000 a year with 8 years of experience. I could not support my household with two children if not for my husbands income. Also, my mother is a teacher and will be eligible for reti...
I posted a similar thread recently in the student nursing section and got some positive responses to my question. I would like to know if there are any nurses out there who used to be teachers and how they feel about their career change. I taught el...
WOW! I couldn't have said it any better "Somehow along the way I lost the passion of being in the classroom, dealing with all kinds of rants from certain parents and the pay was horrible. There isn't enough money that you could pay a teacher.....espe...
Thank you for your reply. In my state, we are experiencing a big teacher shortage, so I am constantly receiving teaching offers. I was even offered a job at my daughter's private school last week. With 8 years of experience, they can only offer me...
I have been visiting this website for several months now and this is my first posting. I have read many posts that were encouraging of people going into nursing and many that were discouraging. I stay on a constant roller coaster with my decision t...
cowgirlup replied to counselor1st's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am also in the process of a career change. I have been an elementary school teacher for 8 years. I worked for 7 years and had to take a "sabbatical". My husband felt as if we could make it on his salary and he was really tired of my coming home ...