Seven years ago, I graduated college with a degree in business and psychology and found a job in customer service at a manufacturer. It quickly sucked the life out of me. At first, I thought it was just post-graduation blues. Life slows way down after you graduate and I was now a working stiff just paying the bills. So I needed to accept that college was over and I was an adult now with responsibilities. Right?
Two years ago I was still not happy, so I thought a change in industries might help. I moved back home with my parents in Florida and in a bad economy, I took the first thing I could find. I became a receptionist in a doctor's office. I like working with people. I like meeting different types of people and getting to know them. But I still didn't like what I was doing.
There is nothing wrong with either of these career paths. Just not for me.
It was probably close to midnight and I couldn't sleep. How could I have this 4 year degree and turn it into something I enjoyed? My mom saw the light was still on and came out to talk to me. Listened to me vent and finally said, 'Life is too short to spend it doing something you don't love.' My mom has been a nurse for over 30 years and said she couldn't imagine doing anything else with her time. That it was challenging, frustrating, and at times infuriating, but so rewarding at the end of the day.
To become a nurse, I'd have to go back to school. And the thought of another 4 years degree made me nauseous. I'd be in my mid-30's by the time I could get a job. No thanks.
Utica College would let me sit for the NCLEX in less than two years and had a Florida location in the Tampa Bay area. Ummm, perfect!
I'm going to become part-time at my job and start taking classes soon. I still don't know if I'm making the right choice. I just know I want to help people and make an impact. From what my mom has told me, that's what nursing is. I am so nervous and so excited.
hi! just wondering if you ended up going to Utica, and if you can share some of your experiences of it. I'm in the process of applying for Fall 2017, and I'm so nervous with all the reviews but it sounds so promising when I spoke to the advisor!
RogueMama
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I'd love to hear about your experience at Utica! Thanks!