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Thank you all for the support, I think its a career that is so rewarding in so many ways, the rewards will somehow get you over this funky stuff? At least I hope...Thanks for the encouragement!

Do you think its just something you get used to? Do you think you have to be able to face blood, feces ,and vomit on a daily basis?

I am going to start Nursing School in August-It will be a career change for me. I have never worked in the medical field, only the corporate. My Reasons for wanting to be a Nurse, is I have a strong desire to help others, and make a positive impact on other peoples lives, I also have a strong interest in Medical procedures. But I do fear, that I might get quesy at certain situations, and fear that I would not make a good nurse? I have the desire and drive to push myself through Nursing school, but has anyone had to deal with the fears of not being able to handel the nursing career beforehand?

I have been looking into PCA jobs, but I noticed you need to be a licensed CNA, or a nursing student with one clinical completed. Do you mind me asking how you obtained your position as a PCA? Are you also going to work fulltime during school?

Yeah i understand completely, I wish I could have went prior, but I didnt have the funding either. I know I am disapointed the tuition reimbursement is not avail, but hopefully you get signed on somewhere, where they do tuition reimbursement. Yes, I have spoken to Bradley as well, and he said there was about 100 seats left, I actually sent my stuff to Christ yesterday in the mail, so im waiting now. What kind of work are you currently doing at the hospital?

Thats great! I hope it all works out for you! Maybe we will have classes come this fall, if I get accepted to Christ.

Thanks Grechi! I appreciate your input. I am actually doing a career change, I have been a Paralegal for 4 years, and am interested in Nursing. I would have some of my GEN ED that should transfer over, due to my previous college work. Are you planning on receiving your RN, and persueing your BSN? I spoke with a ladie at NKU, and she discussed with me upon graduating as a RN, you can take a online BSN program at NKU, that is geared towards working nurses and only takes 3 quarters. Due to it looking as if most hospitals now are only hiring BSN's. Also if you got accepted to Christ, were you thinking of doing the Jump Start program which starts in May, or the original start in Aug?

SORRY Jeanette73----I am new to this site, and would really like some information and insight.

Hi, I have recently applied to both Christ Hospital (no waiting list at this time) and Good Sam (Could start in January 2012) if accepted. Can you anyone give their insight on which school provides the better education, overall experience? Also: While going full-time with one of these colleges, if Full time work feasible? Thanks so much for your help, its truly appreciated.