Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

lovescoffee · Sep 7, 2011

First BA- Psych w/ minor in Sociology. Thought I wanted to get my masters and eventually teach at the college level. Began applying to schools, and realized I didn't anymore! I did an ABSN program and couldn't be happier that I did! Of course everyone has to weigh what's right for their situations, but if it is a possibility for you I definitely advocate for it! Graduated May 09' and am currently finishing my 2nd semester of CRNA school. Good luck to everyone!!!

caellen · Sep 8, 2011

It's interesting to see all of the different backgrounds. I'm a professional musician, and have been in a symphony in Mexico for the past 6 years. I moved back to the states to be with my family, and am looking for a new career because music is very difficult and not a very stable job here. I'm a single mom, with a 2 year old. I've been subbing public school and have my teaching certification but have always been interested in medicine and love working with people so I want to go to nursing school. I have my bs in englsh and music, and masters and doctorate in music. I'm hoping to eventually be able to use Spanish (I'm bilingual) in a nursing job.

spore2008 · Sep 8, 2011

Caellen, you have a tremendous background! What is your instrument? Being bilingual is a huge plus. Have you started prerequisite course work? Do you know where you want to apply to school? Good luck.

canigraduate · Sep 8, 2011

BA in Art, with double majors in Studio Art and Graphic Design. I tried working at graphic design for years, and kept drawing and painting as a hobby. I changed to nursing because I'm not that great at either graphic design or studio art, I hate sitting all day, and I like to be around people instead of computers.

caellen · Sep 9, 2011

Spore2008, lol I guess I never thought about it but I have had a pretty exciting last 10 years traveling and living in Mexico. I play the oboe, and am just now starting the (pre) pre reqs, I'm taking an online biology course as a brush up and will be starting more in the spring, at the community college. I'm going to apply to Goldfarb in St. Louis. Where are you in school? The main thing that makes me nervous is the financial aspect, of not working etc., but I'm thinking about getting a part time tech position until I start the accel. Part.

spore2008 · Sep 9, 2011

Caellen, check your email! Spore.

lovescoffee · Sep 9, 2011

Spore2008, lol I guess I never thought about it but I have had a pretty exciting last 10 years traveling and living in Mexico. I play the oboe, and am just now starting the (pre) pre reqs, I'm taking an online biology course as a brush up and will be starting more in the spring, at the community college. I'm going to apply to Goldfarb in St. Louis. Where are you in school? The main thing that makes me nervous is the financial aspect, of not working etc., but I'm thinking about getting a part time tech position until I start the accel. Part.

caellen, I did the Accel at Goldfarb in St. Louis. PM or email me if you have any questions! :nurse:

poopprincess · Sep 11, 2011

Bartending also gives you experience in dealing with the confused, therapy(sometimes family!), anger management, relationship counseling....LOL

Eagle2110, ASN, BSN, APRN · Sep 11, 2011

I currently have an AAS in Massage Therapy and a BS in Community Health Sciences. I've been working as a restaurant manager since I was 19 and haven't been able to find anything with my degrees or at least anything that will pay me more than my current job (sad right?, lol). I've always been interested in healthcare and have always planned on going back to school. Never dreamed it would be for nursing though until I had my own bundle of joy :redpinkhe.

annisteff · Sep 12, 2011

Graduated high school in 2005 with no idea what I wanted to do with my life, and was pressured to pick a major early on in my college career. I thought back to what my favorite classes were in high school and chose Sociology as a major, with no plans on what to do with a B.A. in Sociology when all was said and done. Senior year of college came around and I decided that I'd try applying to law schools. I took the LSAT and began gathering letters of recommendation to submit with my applications when I landed an entry-level legal office clerk position a month after graduating college. Within a few short months of working in the legal field I knew it was not for me. However, I am working as a paralegal for the time being and I have started taking my first few pre-requisites for nursing school, and I plan on applying in about a year and a half or so. I never even considered nursing as a career before because science courses never came easy to me in school, but after some soul-searching I realized it will be the perfect career for me. I need to be doing something meaningful rather than staring at a computer screen and legal documents all day. That's my story!

2bEsqtoRN · Sep 12, 2011

Graduated high school in 2005 with no idea what I wanted to do with my life, and was pressured to pick a major early on in my college career. I thought back to what my favorite classes were in high school and chose Sociology as a major, with no plans on what to do with a B.A. in Sociology when all was said and done. Senior year of college came around and I decided that I'd try applying to law schools. I took the LSAT and began gathering letters of recommendation to submit with my applications when I landed an entry-level legal office clerk position a month after graduating college. Within a few short months of working in the legal field I knew it was not for me. However, I am working as a paralegal for the time being and I have started taking my first few pre-requisites for nursing school, and I plan on applying in about a year and a half or so. I never even considered nursing as a career before because science courses never came easy to me in school, but after some soul-searching I realized it will be the perfect career for me. I need to be doing something meaningful rather than staring at a computer screen and legal documents all day. That's my story!

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spore2008 · Sep 12, 2011

EsqtoRN, you can take prerequisite course work at your local community college. There is nothing fancy about the prerequisite requirements that mandate the course be taken at a 4 year institution. As well, community colleges have flexible class schedules that may allow you to maintain employment and begin checking off prerequisite courses. Of course, if you want to speed through, you can go full time. Also, remember, when it comes to applying, most schools require that you have completed all course work by matriculation and not by application. You can be finishing up prerequisites the semester to beginning nursing school. Most prerequisites are Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, a Chemistry subtype, Statistics, sometimes Nutrition and Developmental Psychology. I have seen some schools with even more stringent requirements. Some community colleges may require general biology prior to A & P. If you have always been a good student, I would not worry excessively over ability to achieve prerequisite success. These are all 100 level courses for the most part. The courses can be time-consuming, however. I think it is fantastic you figured all this out prior to going to law school. My best friend went to one of the best law schools in the country. She hated law school. She hated being a corporate tax lawyer. Now she is SAHM with a fancy-schmancy law degree that hangs on her wall.