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Thank you SO MUCH!!! 👍☺️ Thanks, Teka 😊

I'm so glad I found this post!! I too have a B.S. In Finance, and have started an ADN program. My question to anyone available is, what if you don't want to work in a hospital, but want to work in an Urgent Care Facility or a Doctors Office? Is the BSN still recommended? Or could I get my ADN/RN & transition it to a BSN online afterwards? I only ask because it appears that those seeking to work in a hospital, are being told that the BSN is recommended versus an ASN. Thanks, Teka ?

Thanks Lev & MrsRN14!!!! Just your responses alone have reminded me that 1.) if it's in my heart, my passion is for real, & 2.) I must take the leap, & when I do, meaningful experiences will ultimately manifest and validate the transition. I seriously feel motivated right now!!! Many thanks to you!! ~LaTeka G.

Hi there!!! Your post peeked my interest because I am going through the same thing, I too am working in Finance, & have been for almost 10 years. I'm torn because, though I know how to do the work, I'm completely unsatisfied (I am also a child of relative accountants). I took (1 pre-req) Microbiology and got a B, and I actually LOVED that class. However, my fear is, what if I'm still unsatisfied with Nursing?! Is that even possible? I hear how even though Nursing is NO walk in the park, it will be rewarding! Unlike you, my clock is ticking as I just turned 33, but still nervous about "the big jump" which is Nursing. Can a few RN's & LPN's chime in & answer this...."What are some daily activities that a Nurse participates in that gives you joy & pushes you to go to work the next day??" (Confirming your career choice, knowing that you HAVE made a difference in someone's life) Because, I can tell you this for sure.....These spreadsheets are mind-numbing. I am a social introvert, & love helping, caring, & leading others. How can we be sure that Nursing will fill the void, & be sure we don't get stuck again after the additional schooling that Nursing requires? (I also have my CNA/GNA, & everrrryone says "you don't want to work in a Nursing Home, which further discourages me)....but anything is better than endless meetings, & excel sheets, even if I have to cut my pay in half....which we DEFINITELY will do...(for starters/entry level anyways), but what's a career changer to do?? Sincerely, Torn between 2 careers. :-/

Hi Christine, You make a very valid point, I am curious though, may I ask why you say "A new grad is not going to get hired into research, legal, or nurse consultant." I am studying now for my ADN (after being a 2nd career student-B.S. in Finance) & I have the fear of experiencing what the original poster is currently going through, and i KNOW i love the research/science aspect of things (including diseases & our physiology). However, before I get in to deep (as the original poster), I want to start in the right direction. Elaborate for us please. Thanks :-)