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I would take the residency, leaving in good standing and learn all that you can. The corrections position isn't going anywhere and you should be able to return armed with more knowledge and increased skill which will be useful, because as you said it'snever boring. I recently started a contract position in one of our local prisons and see that there is a definite shortage in this field, RN's and LPNS both.

I'm not sure what is available in your area but I am registered in an online program for my ADN, it will take 2 years because I didn't have the pre-req's out of the way but I am able to work my full-time job while studying. hope this idea helps.

Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate everyone taking time to post a response. I wish everyone finds happiness in what they choose to do.

I decided to attend nursing school at the ripe age of 52 and made it; I passed the PN NCLEX on the first attempt. My background is in health insurance and while I knew from the beginning I would be going back and hopefully as a nurse reviewer I didn't share that with everyone I know. I was offered a position that will allow me to do what I know plus utilize my license as I pursue my RN. While celebrating my achievements I have encountered a few comments that I would like to share: "Oh so you aren't really going to be a nurse?" "Why would you go to school for nursing to not use it?" "Aren't you going backward?" We are taught from the beginning of school that nursing is no longer a singular occupation and there are so many options to explore. So for anyone else who has made the decision to make the jump to be a non-clinical nurse I ask if you too have encountered this type of negativity and how you responded to it?

there are a few online bridge programs in the area, JCTC and Spencerian both offer them. Good Luck!

You were right, Nursing isn't one size fits all!