pickwicknt

Oh I know that it's not a "night job". That's not what I'm looking for. And there are part time gigs, although you're always there longer than planned I know. I've seen and lived with oncology nurses for 3 years in 4 states. Really. I know the hours you all put in, especially some. I know about the nonsense and paperwork too. What do you mean by hazing though?

I appreciate your response. It's been 7 months and I have to do something. There are many different jobs in nursing as a whole, many avenues to explore. I want to do something in healthcare. I want to make a difference somehow. And I know a lot more going into this than most. I've lived it. I have to make a career choice and get a job. While I work doing whatever to make money, I would like to be working towards something, like this. I don't have the time for medical school so I thought nursing. I dont' want to do social work. Have no interest in that angle. So I was thinking of nursing. Not necessarily in a hospital but I dont' know. it's something I'm looking into which is why I reached out here. Whether I'm ready or not to make life altering decisions, I have too. Without getting into more specific details, I have had to and will continue to do so, emotionally ready or not. I would appreciate any info you could offer. Thanks

I just joined here b/c I'm confused with all the nursing degree lingo and where I would begin. I just recently lost my 8 year old daughter to Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. I am thinking about becoming a nurse. My entire life, since a pre teen, has been spent caring for different family members until their death. Unfortunately, that included my daughter. It was never a decision I made per say, to spend my life this way, but it turned out that way. And I'm good at it. I have a BS in Bio and Literature already. I was a drug rep for a few years out of school as well. I spent the last 3 years in and out of hospitals on the eastern sea board with my daughter. I do not want to start a square one as I am a "returning" student, which is a nice way of saying I'm 40. I would like to get my RN with an MS along the way. Is that possible? Are these online nursing programs really any good? Will it take me years to do that because my first BS is in a basic science? I would like to think then I would only need to take relevant nursing courses and not micro, organic chem, etc. again. I dont' have time for that. I am also now a single parent, as I have a 4 year old little boy. I have to get to the business of supporting us as my ex is useless and does not contribute in any way. (Don't get me started). So I would be happy to hear any suggestions that you all might have. Any programs in particular or schools, etc. Any info would be just great! Thanks a bunch! pickwick