ENVME921

So I'm 32 years old and considering switching careers to become a nurse. I'm currently doing a lot of research about the options and career paths options for nurses. I currently work as a Quality Assurance Associate for a major reproductive bank, but secretly I've always wanted to be an OBGYN. After much thought and consideration I realized that I didn't want to incur the debt or take on the responsibility of being and MD. So the next best thing is to become a nurse!! I have a BS in Psychology and a MBA. I completed my BS in 2006 and my CCs in California require that your pre-reqs not be more than 7 years old. So as you can see I'm starting over. I've talked with some of my friends, that are nurses and just so happen to also be former co-workers, about what it's like to be a nurse and the options vary. I would love to hear about your experiences in nursing, the good, the bad, and everything in between. I've worked in healthcare most of my career so I'm no stranger to blood and patient craziness sometimes. I've worked in Psych, Rehab facilities, ORs, and MD offices. So I'm not blind to what nurses go through, I've just never walked a mile in your shoes. All opinions will be greatly appreciated.