Don't know whether to become RN or Surgical Tech

[D2Bpeds]

I would really appreciate some input from some working nurses.

I have completed all my prereq for the nursing program but now I'm hesitant to continue with nursing program. Here are my dilemmas: I have a 'B' average not all 'A's'; I'm 60 years old; it seems the surgical technology people make as much as nurses so I'm starting to lean that direction; I don't know if surgical tech people can have part of their student loans repaid like nursing; the surgical tech program has lots of openings; EVERYONE says the nursing classes are really hard! I have to make a decision really soon and I don't know which way to go?? Please, please any advice?

[walktheline]

Hi, I am curious. What did you decide to do?

[green34]

I know a few surgical techs and they love their job. However, a lot of them work part-time. Nursing you would have more options and if you were to further your degree, you can eventually move into an office position or a teaching position.

[readyforachangenow]

I would do RN. In my area there are far more RN jobs than tech jobs. Most tech jobs are PRN also. I've looked into surgical tech, radiologic tech and respiratory therapist.