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 Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Home Health.
I have a degree in Automotive Technology [a mechanic] I worked on our cars, replaced brakes, and rebuilt an engine. I was also a Stay at home mom from 1986 to 2001 when my youngest turned 6. He started kindergarten and I started nursing school.
My 15 y/o son wants me to help him replace the brake lines on 'his' truck. So, I guess I'm still a mechanic as well as a nurse!! :lol2:
I was an advertising buyer for ad space at Foote Cone and Belding in NYC gosh when I was only 17years oldnot a bad first time job, a phlebotomist, Laboratory tech, Opthalmic Technician and Ophthmalmic Photographer, attended 1yr Optometry school but due to divorce had to leave beautiful state of Oregon and school. (lost everything ) but just when you think things are REALLY BAD I was able to get funding to go to nursing School and put that premed background to good use.
Ive been a waitress, sold cloths in flee market, house cleaner, I even cut fish in a Supermarket while in School ( in Oregon that Salmon was huge) been a lot of things in order to keep food and roof over my head.
Nursing has been the best paying and with the most options no regrets there.
Sometimes I wish I could have completed Optometry School and had my own practice but I adapted to the circumstances that I was faced with at the time cried my blues and moved on to what opportunities that were available to me and made the most of it. Such is life. A constant surprise.
Love reading your post and Tweety you made me laugh.
Congratulations! I graduate on December 13, 2007. I am finished with school but graduation is usually 4 weeks or so after school is over. Now I am planning to go on for my bachelor's degree.
I was an administrative assistant for a civil engineer for eight years prior to nursing school. Sometimes I miss being able to go to the bathroom when the need arises, and being able to come and go as I please.
I've also worked in a bank for twelve years and in a daycare for one year. Nursing was always my dream, and here I am.
kwagner_51
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I have a degree in Automotive Technology [a mechanic] I worked on our cars, replaced brakes, and rebuilt an engine. I was also a Stay at home mom from 1986 to 2001 when my youngest turned 6. He started kindergarten and I started nursing school.
My 15 y/o son wants me to help him replace the brake lines on 'his' truck. So, I guess I'm still a mechanic as well as a nurse!!
:lol2: