I posted this comment on Dr. Ablow's article, and I'm posting it here as well. The reason I didn't apply to medical school was because I wanted to be a nurse, not a doctor. And the reason I didn't...
I could have written your post -- all of it, from NICU nursing to our financial situation. (Only difference is my kids are 1 and 3, not zero and 2 :) ) We're also adopting a third, expecting placement...
carlajane2 replied to carlajane2's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thank you, Humbled_Nurse, for your thoughtful response. It was reassuring! I inquired about shadowing at two different NICUs in my area, and both said they used to allow "civilians" to shadow, but...
I'm turning 40 this summer and my background is in administration, but I've been considering going to nursing school since my first child was born a few years ago because I've grown so weary of...