I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

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I have seen TONS of people who have said "nursing is my second, third or fourth career." As I have become more and more curious I was wanting to start a thread to see what areas and walks of life all the nurses and student nurses had before embarking on this incredible medical journey.

I will go first.

I was a TRUCK DRIVER prior to being a nursing student..

NEXT.

I am excited to see what you all did in your PAST LIVES>>>>>

Specializes in LTC, MDS Cordnator, Mental Health.

I was a waitress

a cashier

a receptionest

I owned my own business but got burnt out in 9 years working 6 days a week and 10 hour days (at least) Made great money 6 figures... but money is not every thing

went back to school and worked full time (needed Health Insurance)

CNA 1year

LPN 2years

and now today I am an RN Started school in 2004 and finished in 2007

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Guys..whats an SAHM?

a stay at home mom

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I graduated with a BA in Communications/English Writing.

I was a counselor/teacher at a experiential school for teens with emotional/behavioral issues

I developed a Behavior Support Program and taught Special Education to high school students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities.

I was halfway through my MEd in Special Education when...

I decided I wanted to be a nurse. I'm finishing up my prerequisites and hope to start in the Fall! Great thread!

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taco bell

disney world

shoe salesman

game room asst mngr

USAF ffr/emt

popo

Rn wannabe/RN student

WAHOOO someone said they were a popo (police) FINALLY!!! LOL

What a change huh?

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My husband went from being a cop/detective for 15 yrs to being an LPN. Talk about a major change! To go from being the cause of many people's injuries to treating them, whew!

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I worked as a medic in a homeless shelter of 1800 people. After being encouraged to pursuing a nursing career, I won a scholarship to school.

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I was a lawyer prior to becoming a student nurse (I'm graduating in May). I have to say, I'm enjoying nursing school much more than law school.

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Specializes in progressive care telemetry.

I've had a long and distinguished career of meaningless and low paying clerk and customer service type jobs. :lol2: Most of the last 10 years I have been a stay at home mom. Now I'm a part time student taking prereqs to start nursing school in the fall!

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Specializes in Med-surg, IP surgery.

Waitress, construction worker, gas station manager, thug, truck driver, office manager, plant nursery manager, auto parts counter person, special ed teacher, algerbra tutor, SAHM, and now an RN. Have to say I like the latter the best.

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Specializes in med-surg/Tele.

I was an administrative assistant, horse groomer, trail guide and Boy Scount Council person before nursing. I did the career ladder thing and received my RN license last July after 7 yrs.

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Skilled/rehab, Alzheim.

I did medical billing for several years, became a nurse, worked in a nursing home for 4 1/2 years, swored I'd never become a nurse again, did medical billing again, started going to school to become a programmer, worked doing technical support, then came back to nursing and realized that is where my heart is. Now I'm working on my BSN and graduating in June 2008.

Tina

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Specializes in Accepted...Master's Entry Program, 2008!.

I have a degree in performing arts and spent the last 12 years as a system administrator.

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