manskette

Thank you so much for the info! It sounds like nursing school is the way to go!

Thank you so much for the detailed answer to my question. I am an outsider to the medical field (former teacher) and i really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge (and also putting it in terms I understand being medically uneducated). I am looking forward to nursing school....I think it will be fun to learn the ins and outs of nursing!

Hi! I have always been interested in the OR, but I am not sure the best route to get there. I am currently accepted into an ADN program this fall, but am curious how a nurse gets into the OR and what they do in the OR. There is also a surg tech program close by. I am wondering which one I should pursue. Should i do surg tech first, gain experience, the go to nursing school? Any info would be appreciated.

Ok, I'm very confused....perioperative nurse, scrub nurse, surgical technician, RN first assistant, surgical first assistant......? If I want to work in the OR, should I go to nursing school to become an RN or should I become a Surgical Technician? I'd like to know what type of training is used more commonly these days in the OR. I think being in the operating room would be really fascinating. I'm just not sure how one gets in there. I have a bachelors' degree and am a former teacher....if that helps. Oh, and I'm accepted into an ADN program that starts this fall....but the community college also has a surgical technician program. Thanks!

Wow! Thank you for the info and encouragement! I am not sure if nursing is what I will love...I guess there is only one way to find out...and that is to try! Also, are ADN graduates at a disadvantage? I thought that was the better choice simply so I can start with less of a financial investment. Any thoughts?

So, I have been doing some research...apparently, the RN job market isn't what it used to be when I first began considering a career in nursing. My question is....is it a good idea to go to nursing school at this economic time? I am in no hurry. I am a former teacher and currently a SAHM to two boys, and can enter the workforce now or a little later (we will be strictly budgeted, but we make it fine). I wanted to become a nurse to get the best of both worlds...a meaningful career with flexible scheduling...and the opportunity to be home with my babies more that I could as a teacher. But, I am getting discouraged reading these boards about the job market. I don't want to put 10,000 dollars into an education (even though I will really enjoy the challenge of school and enjoy the academic stimulation) if I won't be able to find employment afterwards. I live about 50 miles outside of Dallas, so can tap into both urban and rural markets when I graduate. Will I be a less desirable hire if I go to school, but don't find a job immediately? Anyone have any thoughts? Any insight is appreciated!

So, I have been doing some research...apparently, the RN job market isn't what it used to be when I first began considering a career in nursing.My question is....is it a good idea to go to nursing school at this economic time? I am in no hurry. I am a former teacher and currently a SAHM to two boys, and can enter the workforce now or a little later (we will be strictly budgeted, but we make it fine).I wanted to become a nurse to get the best of both worlds...a meaningful career with flexible scheduling...and the opportunity to be home with my babies more that I could as a teacher.But, I am getting discouraged reading these boards about the job market. I don't want to put 10,000 dollars into an education (even though I will really enjoy the challenge of school and enjoy the academic stimulation) if I won't be able to find employment afterwards. I live about 50 miles outside of Dallas, so can tap into both urban and rural markets when I graduate.Will I be a less desirable hire if I go to school, but don't find a job immediately? Anyone have any thoughts? Any insight is appreciated!

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my question. I appreciate it. You made some really good points!

So, I have been accepted into a 2 year ADN program starting this fall. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 3 month old. I am 30. I want one more child. I want to go to nursing school. I am not good at balancing pregnancy with other things....well, in the first trimester really...I stress easily.I guess my question is....if I go ahead and start nursing school, when is a good time to have another baby? I would like a little space between my two boys and the next one.....But not so much that the third feels like an only child.Choices-Start nursing school....get pregnant during summer off, then take a semester (really a year) off and finish program after baby is born. Start working after graduating.Start and finish nursing school....then delay employment to have baby.Start and finish nursing school. Work one year....get pregnant, have baby...see how I feel about being pregnant while working.It doesn't seem like a good idea to delay employment after graduating....I have read you become "stale".Is there part time work for a new grad? I would like that.Is the first year of nursing stressful?Any insight would be appreciated. I wish I wasn't such a planner.....I know you can't plan life....I just want to make a good choice on when to go to school.

Hi! I was also accepted into the program. Anyone from the Greenville area?