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>>>>>
I was a Plant manager at a company that repaired steel mill parts. Then I was in an MVA and spent 3 months in a hospital. I've seen nursing from the other side. When I cot out of the hospital my Job was no longer there, so I decided it was time to give back. Do unto others as has been done for you. It was tough getting a job at my age but I finally found one that would take a chance.........now it's up to me to KEEP it..... No looking back and no regrets ..... Old Dog New Trick......
I was a computer science/electrical engineering major, an accouting major, a microbiology major, and a psychology major. :)
Jobwise, I was a gymnastics coach, a hostess, a waitress, a project accountant, and an auditor for E&Y, a volunteer to teach computer classes, a computer builder/repairer, and a volunteer at a Children's Hospital.
Banking & finance for 12 years, then stayed home to raise a family (3 kids) for 20 years. Got out of an abusive marriage & into school ~ start clinicals in January.
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HappyDay, RN
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I was a teacher - Photography and Child Development. As one person said, "Out of the frying pan and into the fire". I will graduate in 2008.