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Hi everyone, I am taking pre-reqs for a radiologic technology program at my school, however am considering the Nursing Program. There are some things holding me back such as me having a weak stomach for certain things such as Tracheotomy tubes, Catheters and very invasive procedures. I believe with time I could get over these things but am still worried about failing as a nurse. If I decided to go into Nursing eventually I would like to become a NP. Has anyone else had these problems and concerns and overcome them? What worked for you and what didnt? Thanks everyone!

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Futurecnm,

What i meant was do my associates to be a dental hygienist, work for a while then go for the BSN in RN which might take like what a year and a half? That way I have 2 degrees, work in 2 different settings (not at the same time), and I can decide which one I would eventually stick with. Hope that makes a little more sense :)

I guess the pre-reqs must be the same for both?? But then I think you need 2 yr of nursing clinicals to get a nursing degree? Or maybe you are talking at accelerated program, those are 1-1.5 yr but quite expensive.

Futurecnm,

What i meant was do my associates to be a dental hygienist, work for a while then go for the BSN in RN which might take like what a year and a half? That way I have 2 degrees, work in 2 different settings (not at the same time), and I can decide which one I would eventually stick with. Hope that makes a little more sense :)

It does make sense. Actually, a long while ago there was someone on this forum who was an RN, RDH, and she said she got her associates in dental hygiene, then became an RN. She worked as a hygienist though - I think that speaks volumes. I would think hygiene has to be much less back-breaking and less stressful. Also, there are no dental life-or-death crises. Also, Keep in mind there are also BS in dental hygiene programs (I realize they are harder to find and more expensive, but not really much longer once you complete your prereqs + associate's program), because some of the accelerated BSN programs require a bachelor's as an entrance requirement. Just a thought.

It does make sense. Actually, a long while ago there was someone on this forum who was an RN, RDH, and she said she got her associates in dental hygiene, then became an RN. She worked as a hygienist though - I think that speaks volumes. I would think hygiene has to be much less back-breaking and less stressful. Also, there are no dental life-or-death crises. Also, Keep in mind there are also BS in dental hygiene programs (I realize they are harder to find and more expensive, but not really much longer once you complete your prereqs + associate's program), because some of the accelerated BSN programs require a bachelor's as an entrance requirement. Just a thought.

Thanks for the info. I really need to decide what I am going to do before August, so I can start doing my pre-reqs. I might do the DH, then go for a second AA in nursing, or I might just do the RN, or just the DH. Aaarrgghhh decisions, decisions, decisions. :banghead:

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