Hey guys, I was just wonderin, since I'm realtively new here, who you guys are, and what made you choose nursing, and what you guys do to pass time and relieve stress while in school?
Let me start, My name is Mike, I'm 20 and from Ohio, fresh outta highschool I chose engineering, following my dads steps, except for mechanical, I chose software. I attended about a semester of the program, before I realized that it just wasn't right for me, I've always been drawn to the hospital, but I knew absolutely nothing about it. Well in May I had an accident while training for an MMA fight (ufc style fighting) and I spent sometime in the hospital, where I had the coolest nurse take care of me, before that I was always like "me a nurse? yeah right" but I politely asked him about his job, and the schooling, and he gave me a paper to fill out and allowed me too shadow him, after two days I was hooked. After I recovered and regained mobility in my shoulder and knee, I enrolled for my pre reqs, applied to nursing school, and haven't looked back since. I'll never forget the look on my parents face when I told them what I did (I kinda flew under the radar with the whole process) my mom was in tears she was so happy. All my friends are still tryin to find themselvs, while me never being a big fan of highschool, I absolutely love every moment of this, even the pre-req portion (cept math lol) when I'm not at school, I wake up at 3am, and work at McDonald's till 1...but that has to stop this coming fall, studying is more important, and I know it's going to be a real hard semester. I like to golf, I went to states in Highschool for golf +3 handicap, I love MMA fighting, playing guitar, and lifting.
I think it would be interesting to get some replies please?
I'm new here, and figured I'd tell my tale. I went to college the first time around without a clue as to what I wanted to do in the real world. I just knew I would a degree to get a decent paying job. So, I earned a business degree, then floated around for a year trying to find a job when I landed in my current job. I've been doing it for nine years, but I am burnt out because it's so high stress and I just don't like it (I can handle stress if I'm passionate about the thing that's causing it). The one thing I do like about my job is that I get to help people in need.
So now, at 37, I have finally learned the most important thing about myself - that I like helping people. I didn't know that in my 20s. So I started thinking about careers where I could help people. I've always liked hospital environments (had some surgeries as a little kid and I remember feeling safe in the care of the doctors and nurses). So, mixing the two elements kind of put me on the path I'm now trying to travel, which is working toward acceptance into a nursning program and changing careers - and my life - for the better. I think I'll be good at this, and I know I'll feel good about myself. That should help in other areas of my life as well. You can always tell when a person likes what they do, and they are confident and satisfied.
One really tough thing for me was breaking the news to my father. My mother is very supportive, but I avoiding calling my father for a few weeks after making this decision. He's older and doesn't see nursing as a job for men. When I told him, I admitted it took a while to think of a good way to tell him. His response was there is no good way to tell him. That bothered me a lot. But in the end, he knows I need to find something that will make me happy.
One really tough thing for me was breaking the news to my father. My mother is very supportive, but I avoiding calling my father for a few weeks after making this decision. He's older and doesn't see nursing as a job for men. When I told him, I admitted it took a while to think of a good way to tell him. His response was there is no good way to tell him. That bothered me a lot. But in the end, he knows I need to find something that will make me happy.
I know how important it is for us guys to have the acceptance of our fathers, but when it comes to your career, you are best served by doing what makes YOU happy. One day, your father may see your passion and understand through your "battle stories" from work what exactly nursing is all about. If not, then understand that he is a product of a society that believes that men are doctors and women are nurses. It's just a part of socialization. You will be a part of a movement that matters. Letting the world know that men care, too. Women fought hard to say "hey, we can be business savvy, too" and we must fight hard to say "hey, we can use our hearts just as easy as we use our muscles!" I pray that your father will one day understand your desire to become a nurse, if not, I pray that you will find solace in the fact that you will be a nurse that changes the minds of the many many patients that you care for that never had the opportunity to receive the care of a male nurse.
I'm still locked in struggle with one half of my family who keep constantly sending me links to PA programs and want me to go back to school to become a physician.
My Mother was very supportive of my choice even early on. My Father has never been as involved in my life - and the few times he has bothered, the net outcome (IMHO) has been 'negetive'. But he showed up for my graduation and he was all smiles and proud of my achievement.
Hey, who knows - your Father might come around someday.
Unfortunately I've been posting on the other forums so much I kinda forgot about this one. I really like this one though.... It's cool to see the struggles and victories I lived thr ...
...u'll be hearing more from me!
Enjoy your summer!
Stevern21
Hi Steve!
Heh. My first choice in school was BioTechnology. It took me one semester to realise that I wasn't cut out for it - I'm not too fond of research. My aunt suggested nursing. I gave it a shot.
My Senior year of clinicals found me wondring why I didn't choose nursing earlier! So I suppose my case was certainly one of "Nursing choosing me" rather than the other way around :)
USMC for six years (three years as a Marine Security Guard, standing post at US Embassies), then 15 years as a tax accountant in both the private sector and the federal government. Now I'm going to be doing something real. Man, this is exciting.
Mortay,
Maybe you can open your 'tax advice column' for fellow employees come tax time when you graduate and start working
Welcome to the forums! :)
Decided I wanted more pt contact, so entered PN school this year and will graduate that in Dec.
Will go right on to ASN then BSN as I want to go into the Army Nurse Corps.
Am 26 I have just started pre-nursing, it's been an interesting road to nursing I trained for my commercial pilots lic and then got my instructor rating. I then realized that it was going to be 4-5 before I would have build up enough hours to work as pilot. So i switched gear for a career where i could get a job right after school. Nursing fills what i want out of a job.
Thanks Jay and Roy! This is such a big deal for me because I'm going to really be taking a big risk - giving up a well paying job to change my life. 2 -3 yrs of intense schooling is going to be a challenge, and it's nice to know I'm not alone!
Hey guys, my name's Josh and I'll be 20 pretty soon. During my first year of college I really didn't know what I wanted to do. It wasn't until my second year of college (this past year) when I decided that I wanted to become a nurse. I'll be starting nursing school 08-21-06, and I'm finally excited because it's something I've been looking forward to for a long time. Not only is it something I really want to become involved with, but it's fact that I finally know "what I want to be when I grow up."
The school I'm going to only offers an ADN program, which is no big deal because I plan on getting my BSN right after I've completed this program. Plus I get free tuition at the school that offers the ADN program, so I'm not going to pass that up.
My plans are to get my ADN, then get my RN-BSN right afterwards. I have a cousin who is a nurse and she's been a traveling nurse for the past few years and from what she's told me it sounds really fun, so that's something I might want to do. She gets to go pretty much anywhere she wants, work pretty flexible hours, and get paid very well, and have fun doing it all.. Can't beat that.
Anyway, I'm going to take it one step at a time and my first step is starting nursing school this August. I'm really looking forward to it!
Hey im david 20 years old going to school to become a medical assistant then go on from there to eather get my Lpn or my RN. I am currently going to bryant stratton in buffalo ny to get my associates degree. the reasion why i picked firstaid dave is because i am cerfitied in first aid and when i become a nurse i will switch my name to nursedave. nice to meet all of you. David
Hey guys, my name's Josh and I'll be 20 pretty soon. During my first year of college I really didn't know what I wanted to do. It wasn't until my second year of college (this past year) when I decided that I wanted to become a nurse. I'll be starting nursing school 08-21-06, and I'm finally excited because it's something I've been looking forward to for a long time. Not only is it something I really want to become involved with, but it's fact that I finally know "what I want to be when I grow up."
The school I'm going to only offers an ADN program, which is no big deal because I plan on getting my BSN right after I've completed this program. Plus I get free tuition at the school that offers the ADN program, so I'm not going to pass that up.
My plans are to get my ADN, then get my RN-BSN right afterwards. I have a cousin who is a nurse and she's been a traveling nurse for the past few years and from what she's told me it sounds really fun, so that's something I might want to do. She gets to go pretty much anywhere she wants, work pretty flexible hours, and get paid very well, and have fun doing it all.. Can't beat that.
Anyway, I'm going to take it one step at a time and my first step is starting nursing school this August. I'm really looking forward to it!
Hey! nice to meet you! I am about to turn 21 and I also decided to swtich to nursing my second year in college. I was doing business but quickly hated it and switched to nursing and have never regreted it. I just applied to an ADN program at my school then I am also planning on doing an RN-BSN track after I graduate from the ADN program. Good luck in nursing school!
I'm Roderick 27, and currently in the Navy. I have abour 6 months left of military service and plan on jumping right in to college and can't wait. Anyone have any info on PA or CO nursing colleges that would be helpful for my relocation.
I'm an Aussie transplant to the States. My parents became citizens when I was about 5 years old.
I've held many jobs as an adult - soldier, salesman, dishwasher, mechanic. I completed my BSN from New York - I was inspired by my great-grand-aunt who is a nurse and social worker. Unfortunately, she died 2 months before I graduated. I miss her very much.
My current field is "pediatrics" - it's been like a dream for me. Ever since my first 'clinicals' at school many years ago, I wanted to be a Peds RN.
Someday, I hope to go back to school and get my NP. Maybe I'll be a peds NP in the ER?!! I hope so :)
I'm not married but I live with my SO. She's a wonderful woman - my conscience keeper and guide. We're thinking about starting a family of our own - soon as she arranges things around her job (she's a physician).
I enjoy old music (60s/70s rock!), bicycling, swimming.
This is a fabulous website! And I want to thank y'all for making the "Male Nursing Forum" - it's nice to meet fellow nurses :)
Asklepios
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Hey everyone.
I'm new here, and figured I'd tell my tale. I went to college the first time around without a clue as to what I wanted to do in the real world. I just knew I would a degree to get a decent paying job. So, I earned a business degree, then floated around for a year trying to find a job when I landed in my current job. I've been doing it for nine years, but I am burnt out because it's so high stress and I just don't like it (I can handle stress if I'm passionate about the thing that's causing it). The one thing I do like about my job is that I get to help people in need.
So now, at 37, I have finally learned the most important thing about myself - that I like helping people. I didn't know that in my 20s. So I started thinking about careers where I could help people. I've always liked hospital environments (had some surgeries as a little kid and I remember feeling safe in the care of the doctors and nurses). So, mixing the two elements kind of put me on the path I'm now trying to travel, which is working toward acceptance into a nursning program and changing careers - and my life - for the better. I think I'll be good at this, and I know I'll feel good about myself. That should help in other areas of my life as well. You can always tell when a person likes what they do, and they are confident and satisfied.
One really tough thing for me was breaking the news to my father. My mother is very supportive, but I avoiding calling my father for a few weeks after making this decision. He's older and doesn't see nursing as a job for men. When I told him, I admitted it took a while to think of a good way to tell him. His response was there is no good way to tell him. That bothered me a lot. But in the end, he knows I need to find something that will make me happy.