Avery205

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1. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

   Avery205 replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

   I want to thank all of you who posted responses to my emotional dilemma. Thanks for all your advice and all your words of support for me and my family. I just wanted to update all of you and let you know that my father in law did pass away early th...

2. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

   Avery205 replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your responses. It is true that I am not in a position to make decisions. I know my husband and a couple of his sisters have come to the realization that he will not get better and that he is at the end of his life. They have tried t...

3. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

   Avery205 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I love being a nurse. I went back to school at age 33 to become an RN. I've had my share of helping to save lives as well as being there in the final moments of life for patients who are on hospice. I've seen many patients who have or will have su...

4. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

   Avery205 replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad to hear you are sticking with the program. I just graduated from an accelerated second career program in August. I don't think there was one person in our program who didn't question the decision they had made to go through the program at ...

5. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   Avery205 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely not! You're never too old to learn or try something new. Always go with your gut feelings, they will never steer you wrong. I just finished my BSN at age 33. It's my 3rd degree. Sometimes we just have to try some other things out befo...