PrincessAGM

Oh, I've also considered being a school nurse - to combine my interest in medicine with working in a school. I think I'd be great at that - experience with teachers, parents, principals, etc.

Thank you for your reply! Are there any other "Second Career" nurses out there who can share their experiences with me??

Hello all you wonderful nurses out there! This is my first post and I'm turning to the experts to help me out. I am a 26yo SAHM to 2 beautiful children. My daughter is 2 and my son is 7 months. I (before children) was a public school teacher. I decided to come home full-time when my daughter was born prematurely. Just recently, though, I've been feeling a void in my life where I know work used to be. I miss being around adults and being intellectually stimulated. However, I don't want to go back into teaching as I feel it did not satisfy me intellectually - my position was more glorified babysitting most days! LOL I also would want to work more part-time - which is almost impossible with teaching. I have always had a passion for medicine. I started college as pre-med and then switched to education because I felt going to med school would not mesh with my desire to have a family. I am now considering nursing as a great second career option. I don't need to work financially, but extra money would be nice. I think it would satisfy me intellectually, let me be around people, allow me to help others, and work part-time. My question is this: How do I know if nursing is right for me?? Where would you suggest I go to learn more? Any good books? Talk to local nurses (I know a few at the hospital where I gave birth)? My interest at this point is in OB. I had some GREAT nurses get me through my labors with my children and I'd love to provide that same care to other women. If you've read all this and still want to respond, God bless you! Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated! :)