RNin07

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1. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   RNin07 replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   I am returning to college this Jan. to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I am 38, have 3 kids ( 2 teens and 1 young adult) at home. The job I have now may pay the bills but I don't feel like I'm making any difference or helping anyone. I'm excited...

2. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   RNin07 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hello to everyone I am 38 and mom of three teenagers. I start pre-reqs in January 2005, planning on entering ADN program in Fall 05. Is it normal to be nervous? Guess so, but I have always wanted to do this and I finally got the courage to go for it....

3. How much $ do RNs start out at?

   RNin07 replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

   It really varies across the US. East and West coast make more money per hour than the Midwest, but cost of living expenses are much higher also. For example- in Missouri a new RN grad typically starts at $ 17 per hr. This is a low figure in part beca...

4. How much $ do RNs start out at?

   RNin07 replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

   It really varies across the US. East and West coast make more money per hour than the Midwest, but cost of living expenses are much higher also. For example- in Missouri a new RN grad typically starts at $ 17 per hr. This is a low figure in part beca...

5. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

   RNin07 replied to Mijourney's topic in Career Support

   I am a pre-nursing student and would NEVER be ashamed of saying it. I think once I actually have RN behind my name it will be an honor and a responsibility like none I have ever had. If someone were ashamed to be a nurse, then they shouldn't BE a nur...