Michael88

I'm 38. I've been planning on being an RN because of the diversity in positions and specializations and pay. But to be honest, being a PTA sounds much better to me. Though once your a PTA, that's kind of the end of the line. I don't think I'll be that great of fit as a nurse, and I'm afraid that I might hate it. But maybe I should just man-up and have faith that I will find my niche in nursing. I'm wondering if I will regret going one way or the other. Any wisdom? Oh, and now I'm also looking into Respiratory Therapy and Radiology. Thanks.

I'm becoming an STNA as a prereq for nursing school and though I don't plan on working as an NA I heard that some hospitals will train you for another position if you are an STNA. Does anyone know what opportunities open up by being an STNA? Thanks!

Ok. Maybe volunteer at a hospital if I can't work? So that looks really good to first employers? Thanks for the advice.

I was wondering how it worked out. Did you go to COTC? I'm applying now.

I just found out that I got rejected from an accelerated BSN program. The only one I applied to so far, because I was "sure" I would get in. Nope. So I learned my lesson. So what to do now? Are they all super competitive? Do I have a chance? Should I apply to a bunch of them or do you think transferring into a regular BSN program will be easier, less competitive? Or should I even consider getting an associate degree, be an RN and then go RN to BSN. Or is that stupid. I just want to get a degree as soon as possible and get back on my feet. Wouldn't it be a waste not to use my BA and all these prereq courses I've been taking this year. Pretty bummed out out my position. Need guidance.