is nursing right for me...

[alexodeh]

Hi I need some advice as I would like to go to school for nursing and become a LPN. I'm 23 and have been a sales representative for a cell phone company for about 4 years but I'm starting to get tired of my job. I work 12 hours a day 7 days a week and have no enjoyment from my job. I deal with people coming in my job complaining with their phone problems and no one not even my boss really appreciates me and gives me no time off. I think nursing would be a good career for me but my wife who is a LPN finishing up to become a RN thinks I'm not cut out to be a nurse but I have a big heart and want to make a difference in peoples lives. If she could do it I believe I could also do it. I need advice on where to start to get started with my schooling any help is appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[keanufox]

I completely agree with Spiderman74 and TheLastTime!!! Don't listen to your woman because it is all subjective. How do we know she doesn't work in Labor & Delivery when she made the statement ,"This is not the place for you." And actually, even though it is not for me...I remember seeing men in OB/L&D and Women's Health. If it is what you love, go for it!

What used to drive me insane is that some people had issues w/male nurses in OB/L&D, yet they had male OB/Gyns. Makes no sence, but off topic.

Lastly, all you need to know is med math. You are not studying engineering, or finance. I took calculus in college (since I made a career change too), and we never learned anything in nursing school nearly as close to that type of advanced math (including Trigonometry, Algebra, Adv Alebra., Geometry, etc).

Good Luck, you can do it!

[groovy jeff, RN]

why does she say that you shouldn't be a nurse? i have to agree with the last time; you have gotten some screwy advice. if you can handle huge amounts of stress, people poopin & peeing on you, puke, stinky obese folks, have a good back, can stay on your feet for 12 hours, are somewhat detailed oriented, and have good time management skills,then nursing may be right for you. you can learn knowledge and skills, but if do not have a good work ethic, patience, and empathy for sick folks- then don't do it. go into nuc med, or resp therapist, or something else.

if you decide to go into nursing, don't screw around with your lpn; go rn and get it done.

good luck & stay groovy!