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Just curious how others are addressing the issue of taking care of covid patients and returning home to family, friends, roomies, etc..... I'm an OR nurse in a level 1 trauma and it's impossible to know if our patients are free of the virus. Most cases are emergent.... Therefore there is a great chance I may care for an ill patient and won't even know it. I know this is not inclusive just to OR nursing but nursing in general. I would LOVE to spend intimate time with my girlfriend (we currently do not live together, but we're planning on moving in before all covid happened) of course my priority is her health and safety which makes me want to isolate however I know that many many many nurses have families that they return home to. Just wondering what it looks like for you all? Matt

Im currently in Bozeman, MT. MSU has a BSN program, but no ASN. I would have to move if I wanted to go that route. I like the idea and the cost/time savings of a ASN, so If i wanted to go that route I would have to move. Im originally from Minneapolis and I know there are ASN programs around the cities, but they are kinda hard to get into. Well, looks like ive got more things to think about! Thanks for the replys!

Hi, First off I would like to thank all of you for being so active and giving out such wonderfull inside information on nursing! A lot of the questions that I have had about nursing have been answered by spending a short amount of time on this website. Thanks again! However, If I could get some help on my specific concerns I would greatly appreciate it! Im sure that the answers are somewhere but I would like to get more involved. I am 29 years old. I have been out of school for 6 years( 2 yr tech program graduate). I have never attended a 4 year college, mainly because I have never really found out what I want to do with my life. For some reason(which comes as much of a shock to me, as well as my family and friends), I am extremely excited about nursing, for so many reasons. I like how selfless it is and how you put other peoples cares/needs before your own. I like the idea of swallowing my pride on a regular basis. I like to work HARD. I like the idea of being challenged physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I have always found medicine fascinating and know it would be a great set of skills to know. I have been doing a lot of research into school. If I do this, I am going to do it right and go for RN. I do not have the luxury of being supported financially through this so it will take some time. Im estimating 5-6 years for me to finish my BSN. I know there are other options that are quicker, but do they pay off in the long run? I know I could go for my 2 year A.A.S. and start working in a hospital immediately, but I have heard that its a better route to just suffer through the extra schooling and come out an RN. Any advise is greatly appreciated! Thanks!