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Wow thanks so much for all this great info! It really give me a much better perspective!

Thanks for your comments, it is understandable that the shortage is for expierenced nurses. Thats sort of discouraging, but i'll get there some day:) Compared to other professions such as teaching or sociology how would you say the outlook is?

I was just wondering if all this talk about a nursing shortage is true, because I've also been reading on here how difficult the job market is. Does it depend on the area perhaps? I live in Oklahoma so if anyone from OK would like chime in that would be great. I am interested in all comments and would just like come knowledgable clarity on the issue.

Wow! Thanks for all the responses, the hospital does have a tuition reimbursment program, but its only for full time employees. I do believe i will stay on as PRN or part time i spoke with my fiance about getting my CNA and applying for PRN CNA here, hes definetly on board. Thanks!

Yea im very hesitant to quit since i already have a foot in the door, i just dont want to spread myself to thin. PRN or part time is something im seriously considering. I was also thinking of taking a short CNA corse while im on maternity leave. They have lots of prn cna postions at my hospital... What do you think?

Hey thanks for the reply, those are very good points, this process is very confusing lol. I worry about the very same things, i was also thinking of taking a prn position here maybe when school starts.

Hi there, I am planning on finishing my pre-reqs in the fall after my my second baby is born this summer. Iv'e been going over my options, and thought i would inquire advice from some people that have been there:) I have been working at hospital for about two years as a secretary. I originally postponed school to work when i found out i was having my first. Now that im having a second i really need to finish my education to support my family. My job is mon-fri 8-5 it doesnt leave alot of room for scheduling classes, studying and taking care of two babies. My fiance has agreed to work so i can quit and go to school full time, but it will be rough and we will have to cutback on a lot of thing, like eating, lol. mY question is if i have the option to not work so i can focus on school should i take it. Is the program going to be more demanding than i think? Also anyone that has been through the sacrafices and hard times to finish school was it worth it? i already have an associates so im only looking at about two years of really being student broke. Thanks:)

Thank you very much for your responses! Im glad you mentioned the The ADN vs BSN im thinking BSN since i live a few blocks from the university and my fiance is really encouraging that route. Its nice to here what people think that have their feet wet with the program/career field. I'm definelty going to go for it and quit second guessing myself, at this point im my own worst enemy haha.

Hello everyone! I have been reading everyones wonderful advise to other posters with the same question, and would like some taylored for me. First let me start by saying i truley appreciate the time you will spend reading this and replying as i know how valuble your time is. I am 25 years old with an associates in sociology, and just before my junior year i found out i was pregnant so i decided to work for a while. I ended up getting a job at the hospital in my area as a patient transporter. I really had no idea what i was in for, and was very nrevous at first dealing with ICU patients and O2 tanks, and catheters and such, i even wanted to quit the first day, but stuck it out thanks to my fiance that encouraged me. I did well in training and absolutly loved it and grew very confident. As my belly grew it became harder to manuever patients and my boss really like my workand offered me a promotion to department secretary over 3 depts. Once again i wanted to quit after reading the job description as i thought i was not qualified. I stuck it out and excelled and absolutly love working for this hospital. Now that i have my second due in July i realize i need to move foward with my education so i can provide a better life for my family, i chose socioloy because i love helping people, but ive realized the job secrurity and opportunities are limited in todays market.Working in a hospital has opened my eyes to what nurses really do i never really thought about it before. It seems like a wonderful career filled with opportunity, job security, and above all the chance to help others. My grades in college have been decent 3.3 and i really wasnt trying since i hadnt really set a career goal yet just sort of going to go. All that has changed now that i have a family. Im worried however that my lack of confidence will affect my performance in nursing school and in my career. Does confidence come with education and practice. Is it normal to have the jitters before beggining a career in nursing? Also while researching this career i have stumbled a pon some negative remarks towards the career ie. not getting paid enough for the job, severe back pain, not getting to eat due to low staffing, are these nurses just burnt out? Is it a good career if you enjoy helping people? Also is nursing school doable with two small children? All advice is greatly appreciated. Thank You