I am such a WIENER!

[StacyC417]

So I am doing my prereqs right now to get into a BSN program, but I absolutely HATE science. I started taking intro BIOL and dropped it after 2 weeks to take an "easier" course. I just don't know if I want to take two years of BIOL and two years of CHEM, plus all of the clinicals and nursing crap with adults. I know 100% for a fact that I do not want to get into adult nursing. Working as a CNA in a nursing home is such a struggle for me right now...A nice Masters in Social Work is sounding SO lucrative. I definately want to work in some way with the NICU, and I am wondering if I would be better as a Social Worker than a Nurse, due to my distaste for the sciences...What do y'all think?

Thanks,

Stacy

[Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN]

I just really don't see how anyone could be a nurse if they hate science!

[Todd SPN]

I know what you are saying. Does it seem like a foreign language to you? You think bio is bad, wait until you get into A&P and chem. Some people aren't cut out for the sciences. I barely am. I spend hours and hours studying and never ace a test. I only perserver because I need a profession where even an old guy can get hired and make a decent wage. I've had some close calls. Believe me, you need to understand these subjects for the nursing classes.

[dawngloves, BSN, RN]

I don't know if I could put "lucrative" and "social work" in the same catagory.

But really, if you hate science then this is the wrong field for you. Tough to swallow I'm sure. Is there a guidence counsoler on campus? They can help steer you in the right direction.

[renerian, BSN, RN]

I know social workers with masters and they do not make good money for the most part per my friends statement of such.

renerian

[rox4synch]

Hi,

Kind of difficult getting around the science's if you choose nursing as a career field. As for social work, I know it's not as lucrative as nursing (okay....I wouldn't choose nursing on a "lucrative" basis,either!), but social worker's do work in the NICU...it's a specialty field within social work. You may want to explore that option.

Also, you may want to check other BSN programs....2 yrs of chem?....hmmmm?

[neonatalRN]

I believe you would have less science in an ADN program, depending on the program. Have you thought of being a HUC? I am a science and math tutor! I would love to help you out, for free, if you feel that would help.

Heidi

[StacyC417]

Alright, well thanks for all the replies. When I said "lucrative", I wasn't talking financial gain. I totally realize that Social Work is not a very well paying field, but I do think that *for me* it would be very emotionally rewarding (maybe I should have used a different term :) ). I think that the REAL reason I am second guessing nursing school is just laziness. I would have to really work to get good grades in BIO and CHEM, and that is something that I have never had to do. I breezed through high school without ever studying, and am able to do that for my Psych, Math, English, and Sociology classes. The thought of actually having to put forth EXTRA effort seems almost overwhelming. I know that a lot of mothers do it, but I don't know if I am cut out to be a working college student and mommy, at least not when my little girl is still too small for school.

Thanks again,

Stacy

[nicudaynurse]

I think that being a social worker in the NICU would be a great option. Maybe you could shadow a social worker to see exactly what their role is in the NICU. Just keep in mind that the social workers have no "hands on" with the babies. You also may want to shadow a nurse in the NICU. Their roles are quite different, but they both make a difference in the life of the babies and their families. Have you thought about Occupational Therapy?

[dawngloves, BSN, RN]

Stacy, it's good you realize all this now. I too am marveled by the mother's that work AND go to school!

You'll find your niche. Don't worry!

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

My first major in college was Social Work. Now I'm a nurse. I'm beginning to think I want to work more with families in crisis and that is definitely where NICU parents find themselves.

Locally, we have a great Social Worker who helps our single, meth addicted moms with babies in the NICU . . that is a real challenge and a greatly needed job. So many young girls are getting pregnant without decent family support. Being someone who could steer these girls into parenting programs and back into school would be such an asset to society.

I'd say go for Social Work . . . .

steph

[Todd SPN]

Originally posted by nicudaynurse

Have you thought about Occupational Therapy?

I don't think that would get her out of the sciences. I have been told that the move is for OTists to have at least a bachelors for entry level.