I cant decide on nursing or not please help

[spacecitygroover]

I am getting ready to start a 2yr nursing program in the fall.

I still cant decide on if its for me..

I have a few questions for all you veterans out there.

1. How much can I expect to earn with an ADN degree fresh out of school with no experience here in Houston TX.

2. Is it possible to ONLY work days? I dont think I can handle a night shift. I have sleep issues.

3. Will I be seeing alot of GORE?

4. How many days out of the week will I be working?

5. DUMB question.. But Will I be cleaning alot of poop and pee?

[nkara, CNA]

1. How much can I expect to earn with an ADN degree fresh out of school with no experience here in Houston TX.

I beleive the answers above cover that question

2. Is it possible to ONLY work days? I dont think I can handle a night shift. I have sleep issues.

It all depends on where you look for work really.

3. Will I be seeing alot of GORE?

This also depends on where you decide to work. I've worked in med/surg and have taken care of a fresh amputation. Not closed mind you - he had a blood infection. I also just had an appy kid just pull out his NG tube on me.

4. How many days out of the week will I be working?

Again this depends on where you work and what you can work.

5. DUMB question.. But Will I be cleaning alot of poop and pee?

If your not taking care of alot of pee and poop your the lucky one. It's part of the job!

So in other words will you be able to handle it? It's hard to say if you can't handle gore and pee and poop. You might be good with volunteering or getting your CNA license or job shadowing. This will let you get a more hands on experience to see what your getting yourself into.