November replied to Browndog's topic in Male Students
I think that you are not only doing the right thing - but the only thing you can do. I am 42 and starting an ABSN program in May. I am leaving a job that pays far more than nursing. I sold my house and moved in with my mother. I am filled with fe...
Thanks for such a great post. I start an ABSN program at the end of May - your post not only provided a weath of information - but also was encouraging. Thanks again.
Toby's mom: Thank you for your wonderful and very kind relpy. You, like you, so many of the nurses that visit this board are supportive. While I am still struggling with the identiy issue - I am getting better. Soon, I will be telling my boss of...
November replied to vickynurse's topic in Educators
Seems like everyone should get the same breaks - and for the same amounts of time. Smokers should not have more "free time". However, if the break is scheduled - the person should be able to do with it what they please.
I am leaving the law to become a nurse! We may be experiencing tandum burnout. While I have had enough - I can honestly say that I don't reqret my legal career one bit - and I'm glad to have the law degree. I wish you luck and happiness in your...
I too have been thinking alot about the negative posts. What is probably comes down to is this: All jobs are hard. There is mis-management, inequity, back-biting, ill-equipped superiors, too much work and too little pay. The answer must be - do w...
Its wonderful to meet you! If you are anything like me - the decision you've made was hard, and not always met with understanding. I am still taking pre-reqs and my employeers don't know of my plans (it would NOT sit well with them and I need the...
Wow! It seems like we live on paralelle planets. I too felt that my career was rewarding - but have had enough. We seem to be experiencing mirror image burn-out! Good luck to you - you may want to think about law school - any questions you have, just...
Thanks so much for your quick posts. I have been unhappy as an attorney for the past few years. So much of what I do is contentious - and often destructive, and I no longer have the heart for it. I work constantly and I am expected to be availabl...
I am new to allnurses.com. I have been lurking around for months, and have just recently taken the plunge and registered. In reading the posts from allnurses.com I have learning so much, and have great admiration for you all. I am a 41 year old ...
I am also a lawyer and have been for the past 17 years. I am currently working on my pre-reqs so I can begin a BSN program in May. I am scared to death. I noticed your post was awhile ago and I am wondering how you feel about your decision to cha...