Nurse2be2011

wannabeanurse84 where are getting certified for phlebotomy? i was thinking about taking the CNA program through macomb, but i am not really sure it is worth it. i heard from a lot of people that the only jobs you can get are usually in retirement facilities. i would really like to get some medical experience before starting the nursing program, but i am unsure of what to do. the volunteering in honduras sounds like an amazing experience. how did you get involved with that?

christinajoy, for my personal statement i wrote about why i wanted to become a nurse and what i wanted to acheive in my nursing career. i am guessing the interview is going to be stating these same things. i just hate interviews........i get so nervous. congrats wannabeanurse84 on getting in that is awesome!

Has anyone been to their interview for Oakland University's Accelerated 2nd Degree Program yet? Mine is later this month and I was hoping for some advice/tips.

Thank you for your honesty and I understand the red flags about the income. I actually thought people would be more harsh. I have great respect for all the millions of nurses out there. Many of you knew it was always what you wanted to do or have some amazing story about a nurse that helped you realize your calling. I dont. I have never worked in the medical field, I have a management degree. I based this decision on a decent income and the ability to only work 3 days and still have lots of time for my family. There is the chance I get in and I don't like it at all, but how will I know until I try. Sidenote: I would not stay in a career that I am not happy at, which is part of my reason for going back to school as well. Plus, there are so many different areas I think I could find an area that I do like. A few of my family members are nurses so I know it is a hard job and very unappreciated. But then I hear a story of how they connected with a patient and they feel it made a difference. It makes me excited to get started.

I am in the process of writing my goal statement for my nursing application and am having a hard time. My main reasons for going into the nursing field are for the income, job security, and the ability to work the night shift. Would it be wrong to state this in my goal statement? Now, the reasons I stated above are not the only reasons, but they were what originally had me look at the field of nursing. The more I read about it the more excited I am to work with patients and hopefully make a difference in their lives. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.