lmp919

Well the only reason why I was going to do the PCT is so that I wouldn't have to be unemployed for too long...The community college where I'm hoping I can attend does have a waiting list, but I'm not exactly sure how it works on getting into that program. I'm going to go in and speak with someone from the admissions dept tomorrow and see about getting in for some summer courses. My main concern is that money does go very quickly, and although I'm pretty good with it, I'm afraid of finding myself in a bind. So much to think about right now. Thanks for encouragement, it is much appreciated and much needed. :-)

Hello everyone...I need some advice. I recently took a company buyout from a major telecommunications company, where I worked as a sales associates for 10 yrs. I hated every minute of it. Throughout my time there, I went to college where, ironically, I majored in Telecommunications. I am now 30 and a single mom, and with this buyout I have recieved, I am finally in a position where I can actually pursue a career of my liking. I fell in love with nursing in my early twenties, shortly after the birth of my son. I looked into all sorts of college programs, and everytime I thoguht I found something suitable for my hectic schedule, my hours and location would change at work. So here I am again, at a crossroads in life, and instead of pursuing a career in my specialty (telecomm or IT), I feel like I should get into nursing. I don't know how to do this. I live in NYC and found a program for a PCT that can be completed in 2 1/2 months. I'm thinking that perhaps I should do this, get certified and then get myself into community college where I can pursue an associates in nursing, or maybe a private institution where they have an accelerated track. I need advice on getting myself into nursing. Does my idea sound good? Should I not go that route and just go straight into school? Although I received a generous buyout from my last job, the money will not last long enough for me to be unemployed for another two years. I do not qualify for unemployment and I have a mortgage and other bills to pay, along with supporting my child. How hard is it to become a nurse as a PCT? Also, what type of environment do PCT's work in?