cowgirlup

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1. Thank you for all your help

   cowgirlup posted a topic in General Nursing

   Although I have registered and bought my books so that I may begin the nursing program in two more weeks, I have decided that I will not pursue a career in nursing. I have been reading the numerous...

2. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

   cowgirlup replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

   I did not mention earlier that I too thought about becoming a vet tech. I registered at the only school in NC that offered such a program. My parents and boyfriend (now husband) moved me 2 1/2 hours...

3. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

   cowgirlup replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

   I always wanted to be a vet growing up. I worked for a local veterinarian while in high and loved it! However, when I toured the state vet school, they scared me to death as they described their...

4. Former teachers now RNs?

   cowgirlup replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your point of view. I am from NC and was only making $33,000 a year with 8 years of experience. I could not support my household with two children if not for my husbands income. Also, my...

5. Former teachers now RNs?

   cowgirlup posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted a similar thread recently in the student nursing section and got some positive responses to my question. I would like to know if there are any nurses out there who used to be teachers and...

6. Career change-teacher to nurse

   cowgirlup replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your encouragement. It's nice to know that their are others who really understand. Good luck to you as

7. Career change-teacher to nurse

   cowgirlup replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

   WOW! I couldn't have said it any better "Somehow along the way I lost the passion of being in the classroom, dealing with all kinds of rants from certain parents and the pay was horrible. There isn't...

8. Career change-teacher to nurse

   cowgirlup replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

   Thank you. I have already found that my teaching experiences correlate very well with the skills I will need to be a successful

9. Career change-teacher to nurse

   cowgirlup replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your reply. In my state, we are experiencing a big teacher shortage, so I am constantly receiving teaching offers. I was even offered a job at my daughter's private school last week....

10. Career change-teacher to nurse

    cowgirlup posted a topic in General Students

    I have been visiting this website for several months now and this is my first posting. I have read many posts that were encouraging of people going into nursing and many that were discouraging. I...

11. your opinion on changing careers

    cowgirlup replied to counselor1st's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also in the process of a career change. I have been an elementary school teacher for 8 years. I worked for 7 years and had to take a "sabbatical". My husband felt as if we could make it on his...