NateH

Greetings! I am Nate and I am a junior from high school. I recently just job shadowed at a hospital and feel really destined for it. Before then, my parents and I were looking at 4 year colleges that had the BSN program. I recently had a discussion with the nurses today that said that it but would be wiser if I got my ADN first, then get a job and go for the Accelerated BSN progam to finish up my BSN. Which one is cheaper? Which takes less time? I find the ADN route more appealing because while I am finishing up my BSN program I will get EXPERIENCE, which I understand is a vital part of being a nurse and getting to what floor you want. My parents are mad because I do well in school and that I shouldnt settle for a community college. But at this point, I really don't care what people think of my intellectual standing is( which is not right to judge a person that goes to a community college but this certainly happens) I am just looking for an option that will be better for ME and my career into the future. Any input will be helpful. Thank you!

Hello, I am a 17 year old male and i am currently working as a CNA at assisted living for about 2 years now. Throughout my two years working as a CNA I have developed relationships with many of the residents. I truly love my job, I come in early and the head director of the assisted living sees great promise in me. My grandmother had a long hospice and I cared for her with diligent efforts. After she died, I swore I will treat all my patients just like I treated my grandma. And that's just what I am doing! So I want to become an R.N.. Yet, I have heard many remarks about how you do not get any respect. I don't think i could handle that! I was also thinking about being a Nurse Practitioner. Should I just focused on the geriatric crowd for my specialize or does anyone have some thoughts about how you were exposed to different categories and how it changed your outlook? Also, I am a male, I know for certain that the profession is predominately women. I deal with politics at my work(while being the only CNA at my work). I would prefer that everyone would get along and realize their main goal is patient care--- Kind of asking for too much right?! Ha. Any input would be helpful. Thanks!