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Hi there, I am actually not a nurse and just tarting my pre-reqs for the program. I initially wanted to go into law enforcement, and have my BS in forensics. However, I did work in hospitality for 8 years. In my opinion, there are pro and cons to EVERY job. I have friends that are nurses that absolutely love their job-that work in stressful and chaotic environments every day, and then there are some that don't love it as much. There are always going to be hesitations- which are valid, and I haven't worked in the field yet so I can't really speak on these specifics, but I can say that I think that would be a much better path than continuing to serve forever. That gets really old, at least it did to me. Yeah the money can be great but it's inconsistent and that inconsistency alone causes stress. At least it did for me. Not knowing how much I would make every week. It's also not ideal for long-term career stability. There is usually major turnover in the hospitality field. While working in the field I worked with life-long servers and bartenders, who had to keep working at an older age because they really had no retirement, they have crappy benefits, and there's really no outcome. You just keep working for nothing. At least that's how I felt. You really don't develop any sort of seniority, so it can be hard getting off certain days. It was just a lifestyle I didn't want. After I graduated college at 27 I started working full time in cushy state job (where I am now) which has amazing benefits and pension, however I go crazy every day because I work by myself in my own office at a desk all day with TONS of down time. NOT what I was prepared for after working hospitality for so long- working long hours, being busy, and hustling. I enjoy some level of chaos on my day-to-day routine. I need my days to be different every day. Nothing worth something in life is EASY. Here I am again at age 29 going back to school to work my *** off while working full time after I already have 2 degrees and started a master's program. I as you do have some of the same concerns, however I can think of concerns for any career path. The good thing about nursing is there's so many opportunities to do different things and environments to work in. This is just my opinion and obviously everyone's circumstances are different. Good luck to you!

TAKOO01, Just out of curiosity, why do you say the grass isn't greener? Are you unhappy with your job and if so what makes you unhappy? How long have you been a nurse? I get like to get all different perspectives from people who are currently in nursing.

I need some input/feedback! I am 29 years old and graduated 3 years ago with my bachelors degree in forensic science. I also have an associate in CJ. I also have 1 semester of grad school completed. I work a state job 8-4 (unrelated to healthcare) so am a few years into my pension, however I work in an office and although I have great benefits and all the freedom in my job to do what I want, it is NOT what I want to do and is draining because it does not make me happy. I currently make $21/hour, have weekends and holidays off etc., it's just not want I want to do. I am a worker. A hard worker who wants to apply myself, constantly learn, have many opportunities, and help people. I do not have any kids and am not married. I want to start taking my pre-reqs part time while working still, and then apply to an accelerate 1 year BSN program which would require me to quit my state job. However, my plan would be to get a job at a state hospital after graduation to pick up my pension, as it transfers to any state job. I get nervous starting this process at 29, and I know it would be a lot of work, however I feel it would be fulfilling to me. I would love some feedback.