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Wow. I've been thinking about doing nursing for so long. I have a good career right now doing something totally unrelated to nursing. Recently, I shadowed at 3 units and really loved the experience. However, reading these negative posts is making me question my decision. Plus, my family is trying to discourage me

Hi everyone, I've been considering a career in nursing for a long time too about 6 years ago, while I was doing my undergrad in Mechanical Engineering. During that time I took a course for CNA and did an externship at a nursing home. I really liked the experiene (except when I had to change the adult diapers after a BM). Regarding the thought about nursing, I still haven't changed my mind about to this day. I'm currently married with one child in elementary school (no longer needs day care- just the occasional babysitter for a night out). We've no plans to increase our family for at least a few years- we're in no rush. I also did the prereqs for entry into the ASN program at a local community college and got straight A's :) so no problem there, the only thing remaining would be to take the TEAS. Currently I work as an engineer in a very good company. The pay is good but not my dream career unfortunately. I'm thinking about making that big step and applying to nursing school. I was thinking I would save as much money as I could for at least a year and then go to school full time if we could afford it. Any advice for me? Is a career change to nursing worth it? How would I know if nursing is right for me? Anyone here made a big change to nursing? What has the experience been like for career changers? Please advise. Thank you :)

Let me know how it works out for you because I'm also starting to take prequisite courses at IVY Tech, and I'd like to make sure that I'm taking courses that would be accepted at other schools- just in case I don't get into IVY Tech.

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