After a long time searching the job market, I have become frustrated with lack of anything that can support my family and give security. I've always had an interest in medicine as a career path, but was never sure where I would fit in.
Both paths seem interesting, but I was wondering if you kind folks with experience on the floors could tell me what would suit me best?
Picking one path is years of commitment, time, busting butt and a big debt, so I definitely want to pick the right one!
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I enjoy using my hands, have no problem getting messy. I want to be hands on, doing sutures, cuts, figuring out x-rays and helping solve the problem with the patient.
I enjoy figuring out puzzles and deduction thinking.
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Problem: I am 27, and I was raised in a household that could care less about my academic success. I was in Gifted and Talented in Middle School, but since my parents didn't care, I stopped caring too. Because of this, I have nothing impressive from my highschool to show to a potential college to start pre-requisites.
Would this matter? Or would the pre-requisites be the time to shine before I apply to my next potential path?
How hard is it to get into Nursing/Doctor schools?
I am planning to rock my GPA in college, so no worries about that part. Is it too late? Would the financial strain of becoming a doctor be too heavy?
THANK YOU for anyone who read all of this. It means a lot to me. I want to give my husband and son a happy, comfortable life!
How hands on are Nurses? I'm leaning towards Nursing as the time schedule is very appealing.
I was in your boat nearly 3 years ago and I chose nursing because I WANTED TO GET ON WITH MY LIFE. As you said, you like the schedule nurses can have so, given your family situation, you likely will find that a big plus. If you want to be more hands on, the nursing model is where you want to be at. The medical model doesn't seem to fit what you're looking for. I'm glad I chose nursing because, after seeing the difference between the 2, I enjoy nursing much more. Remember: doctors treat, nurses heal.
That said, so what if you're high school grades aren't great. Go to a community college, get your pre-reqs done and transfer to a 4 year to get your BSN. It's cheaper, the pace you choose to get your pre-reqs done is completely up to you and, if you happen to be in a place where the job market is amenable to ADNs, then maybe you won't even have to transfer and get your 4 year (unlikely but not impossible).
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Mavrick, BSN, RN
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Are you just killing my dreeeaaammm? I don't wanna be a professional Bono!