Hi CS_2_RN
Thank you for posting. I was wondering what made you switch to nursing after your other professions?

Originally Posted by Spoiled1

Hi CS_2_RN
Thank you for posting. I was wondering what made you switch to nursing after your other professions?

Well, as far as Architecture, most people think Architects make a lot of money. Most don't. I got tired of the 60 - 70 hour weeks for the same pay. Also, when I started, computers were just starting to make their way into the field. So I started working more and more with Computers.

I eventually saw that computer professionals were making more than me and working 40 hour weeks. So I got a BS in Computer Science. Now the field is so unstable, it changes to much, and businesses want you to work whenever the computer is working and espescially when it's not. If you look at the job descriptions now, the requirements are staggering. As you know, they want you to know every OS ( Unix to Windoze ), Security, programming, networking, have an MCSE, CCNA, Disaster recovery, and the list goes well on. Now after 10 years in this field and having all these qualifications, I still only get two weeks of vacation a year...WHAT!!!!!

So, I'm kind of switching to a stable career (CRNA) that starts with 4-6 weeks of vacation, has flexible working hours and is more rewarding. Although it seems like I'm switching, if you look at it closely you will see an underlying theme of technology running through. I like technology just not the business of it. So, I will be using my computer skills in the ICU and in Anesthesia. I see it as another system to make stable, just going from computer systems to human systems.

Cool,
I am glad you chose to enter nursing. I hope it will be a rewarding field for you. Good luck to you!

Originally Posted by CS_2_RN

Well, as far as Architecture, most people think Architects make a lot of money. Most don't. I got tired of the 60 - 70 hour weeks for the same pay. Also, when I started, computers were just starting to make their way into the field. So I started working more and more with Computers.

I eventually saw that computer professionals were making more than me and working 40 hour weeks. So I got a BS in Computer Science. Now the field is so unstable, it changes to much, and businesses want you to work whenever the computer is working and espescially when it's not. If you look at the job descriptions now, the requirements are staggering. As you know, they want you to know every OS ( Unix to Windoze ), Security, programming, networking, have an MCSE, CCNA, Disaster recovery, and the list goes well on. Now after 10 years in this field and having all these qualifications, I still only get two weeks of vacation a year...WHAT!!!!!

So, I'm kind of switching to a stable career (CRNA) that starts with 4-6 weeks of vacation, has flexible working hours and is more rewarding. Although it seems like I'm switching, if you look at it closely you will see an underlying theme of technology running through. I like technology just not the business of it. So, I will be using my computer skills in the ICU and in Anesthesia. I see it as another system to make stable, just going from computer systems to human systems.

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

hey..I'm a black male nursing student!!!....Atlanta, GA

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

How is school coming along for you?

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

I actually start my clinicals this fall...super excited, nervous, even a little scared. I really don't know what to expect?

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

I've come across male black PCT's...can't recall a nurse at where I work...

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

I know this discussion is 4 years old, but. . .

I'm in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. There are plenty of black male nurses here.

However, I should differentiate. I have seen very few African-American males in nursing in this area. The majority of the black male nurses in this area are African immigrants from Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Liberia, and other countries.

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

Well those emotions are normal. A healthy fear is good! It will be life changing...just my opinion. Overall its a lot of fun. You will do well if you study a lot and don't get behind. If anything stay ahead. Prior to classes I went to bookstores and read some NCLEX-RN review books and practiced answering the questions. The answer rationales will be very helpful . It will give you an idea of what type of exams to expect.

Re: Any black male nurses out there?

Commuter,

I am starting to notice the same thing here...not a lot of African-Americans, but a lot of Africans. Interesting...

I am hoping to work in an ICU and I am sure there will be few if any African American people there