Nursing Students General Students
Published Aug 14, 2003
bigmona
267 Posts
Just wondering how many people had worked in a healthcare/hospital setting or had healthcare exp. before going back to school for nursing.
I don't have much (except mental health) but I know that the mix of science, empathy and the fact that I thrive in high pressure situations makes nursing so appealing to me.
PlanetCaroline
144 Posts
My experience--absolutely nada. You are not alone in having no exp. I agree that a strong interest in nursing, empathy, and a willingness to learn might be enough to make it thru nursing school. But who am I to say...I haven't started yet.
Caroline (5 weeks and counting)
twarlik
573 Posts
I haven't had any health care experience. Depending on who I've talked to, I'm either a raving lunatic or a compassionate loving person for becoming a nurse. My first degree is in music, so this is a huge change for me. I've thought about going into nursing for years and I just decided to make the leap last year. I start the nursing program 8/25.
I would recommend trying to get some volunteer work in before nursing school, but if you can't then don't worry. You sound like you really know what you're doing. Just follow your instinct!
Good luck to you!
EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN
953 Posts
I worked as a nursing assistant for 3 years during college. I was originally considering PA school but decided on nursing instead. Most of the people in my class had no prior healthcare experience, but we do have one telemetry tech and I think 2 respiratory therapists, and a few nursing assistants.
kimtab
349 Posts
None whatsoever.
Kim
hobbes
176 Posts
Zippo
PennyLane, RN
1,193 Posts
Nope. I did volunteer at a hospital for a few months last year, though.
nurse2be in ny
332 Posts
I was a home health aide and a nursing assistant a long time ago, then more recently was a psychiatric technician in an emergency dept.
camrn
15 Posts
Todd: My first degree is in music as well. Just started a BSN program. Way to go!!! Hope all is going well.
Originally posted by camrn Todd: My first degree is in music as well. Just started a BSN program. Way to go!!! Hope all is going well.
Cool! There a few other music folks on this board. What is your musical talent?
PJMommy
517 Posts
No experience unless you count putting a band-aid on a scraped knee.
AmyLiz
952 Posts
zilch
closest experience I have is working as a temp for a medical management company for 2 months.