Hi, I'm an RN, BSN thinking about law school. I'm interested because I see it as being intellectually stimulating and possibly a good career move. I'm a little hesitant because I realize the job...
Horseshoe, I found a website that gives you the median LSAT scores and GPA of accepted students at various schools (and lots of other stats) Here's the link: US News Report Law School Rankings | Law...
RNJD65 - Thank you so much for your response! I was hoping to hear from a nurse attorney. I'm glad things worked out for you. Your path sounds difficult but rewarding. I am very fortunate to be in...
Thanks RiskManager for the info - I looked it up, and the state where I live (CA) does have the possibility of studying under a sponsoring lawyer, but it appears that the bar pass rate for those...
Not_a_Hat_Person, RN, thanks for the info and the links to articles. I have to admit, hearing that one of your sisters waited tables after law school scares me. I guess that I would at least have...
Thanks Wrench Party for your response. Good comparison between law and a Ph.D. Neither are a sure thing! That's an interesting idea to get a masters in a related field. I have an MPH, but not sure...
Thanks SubSippi for your response - I am glad to know at least the ones who founds jobs enjoy it! I read that the depression and alcoholism rate is higher amongst attorneys than the general...
@RiskManager: I read your other thread, that is good info. I guess I could work in Risk Management without a law degree, but thought it would be really valuable (not sure Risk would be my area of...
@ flyersfan88: Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the info about the pay scale - it's hard to find info from "real people" about that, and apparently it's really variable, so that's good to know....
@xoemmylouox - Thanks for responding to my question. That is good info - I was hoping to work in a health care related niche to use my nursing background. It doesn't sound too cushy from what you...
@ Scuzzamus85: Thank you for taking the time to write me back. I am also considering LNC. I guess that I thought there would be higher salaries for attorneys, but not sure that is truly the case -...
@ SchoolDistrictNurse: Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Interesting to hear how things went for your son. While doing my research I have noticed that is not an uncommon theme!...
You nailed it!! It's too bad that hospitals don't hire enough nurses to actually take good care of patients. If there was less stress/better working conditions, I have to think that would solve the...
s4bell1, I also have a RN-BSN and recently graduated with my MPH, and I was wondering the same thing. I noticed some PhD nursing programs require an MSN, and there are other programs that are BSN to...
kristie778 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career
First off, I no longer work as a bedside nurse because I was "imaginative" enough to find a completely different field that suits me. However, I can still state my opinion about nursing as a career,...
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...
kristie778 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career
SO true!! It really is hard to get out...and a lot of other nurses are trying to do something "better" so that is why there are so many people competing for master's level programs in nursing, and...
Point taken, and I agree that there was some sound advice, but it was mixed in with comments about how "those new grads have an attitude and expect us to do their work for them." That is just...
Well, dental hygienists often make more money than nurses, and have Mon-Thurs., day time office jobs. Not to mention they only deal with one orifice! Obviously, nursing has "options" but make sure at...
Sorry you're having to deal with this! Did you sign the contract with a notary public and/or a witness? When I signed a similar contract as a new nurse, they made us sign it with a notary public...