secondfiddle replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in General Nursing
Good post! I've had many of the same questions. I have a liberal arts bachelors and am applying for an ADN program in the fall. I'm choosing the ADN because it is affordable and commutable - the...
I keep hearing (and reading on this forum and elswhere) some pretty negative things about nursing as a profession in general. As a prospective nursing student as a second-career, I am attracted to it...
secondfiddle replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing
Everyone - Thank you so much for the responses! l certainly understand that much of a forum's purpose is to provide an outlet for people who understand each other's profession to vent and counsel....
I have no idea yet where I might want to go with a specialty - starting school in the fall. My dad is an oncologist, so that intrigues me, though I know that the grief issues can be tough. In...
secondfiddle replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing
Thanks for the replies, everyone. Maybe I should rephrase my question a little - I think I made it seem like I don't want to come into contact with blood/fluids at all (obviously not possible)! I...
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and am applying to nursing school for this coming fall as a second career. I am really exited, but have one nagging fear that I hope some of you can help with. The...