Big_Al

My mistake on the 4 threads. My comp wouldn't submit it so I clicked it a few too many times. I should've known better. So is nursing school difficult to get into? I've talked to a few people and they said most schools have waiting lists. They also said that it's tough to get through. I'm concerned because I've never been to college so I don't know what to expect.

Hey everyone. Well I'm 30 years old and still trying to figure out what to do with my life. I served 4 years in the military as a Security Police officer but I know I don't want to be a cop. I've spent the last six years working in and out of call centers and I'm getting nowhere. Maybe I'm a late bloomer but I know I need to do something with my life. I've always been interested in the Healthcare field and I'm interested in being a PA. I've also considered Nursing. I was thinking that becoming an RN would be a good way to make a living and gain experience in the healthcare field on my way to becoming a PA. I guess what I want to know is that a good way to go? Am I setting my sights to high at my age? How difficult is Nursing school and how hard is it to get in? Once you are a RN, is it difficult to work and continue to go to school? I have many more questions, but I'll wait for answers on these. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm sure I can get past that though. WOW...I have so many questions. OK next one. Now this may seem petty, but what kind of responses do you get from people when you tell them you're a nurse? And to all of you single guys, what kind of responses do you get from women you meet? Is it harder to date and meet women? I mean it's a valid question considering all of the stigmas attached to males in this profession.

Yeah I understand. That's one thing I that I really don't like. I hope it's not on a daily basis because that would get old really quick.

I'm also considering a becoming an RN. And since we're on the subject of pros and cons...how often do you have to clean up bodily fluids and feces of patients? That one guy made it seem like that's all a nurse does.