NurseDudeRN

My point being, often times, when you aren't particularly fond of your job, it shows. I'm not saying your heart has to be in it to do a sufficient job, despite how you may have interpreted that. I just think, and it's strictly my opinion, so take as such, that to actually enjoy your job and not be miserable, it has to be something that you're into; regardless of what field you're in. For example, I taught HS biology for a year. Was I good at it? Yes, colleagues and administration loved my presentation of material and the students loved me; I even got teacher of the month. The thing is, I didn't enjoy the work and it started to show. I guarantee you 9x/10 if you go to a hospital and interact with employees, you can pick and choose the ones who don't really like their jobs. It doesn't necessarily have to be in your work ethic. It can be your attitude, lack of interest to be there (which every so often you have even when you're in your desired field) which can sometimes affect your performance, etc.. Why do you think so many people get out of nursing? But we are entitled to our opinions, so take mine with a grain of salt. Cheers!!!

Ah okay, I see, thanks. I think I'm just gonna get a little experience in the medical field and apply for PA school next year and then try and get in; it's my dream.

Parent's word trump the doctor's. You can try to explain to her the importance of it, but if she persists on him not having it before exercise, then she's boss. Parents know their kids, so maybe she's doing it for a reason. As long as you have it documented to cover your butt, you should be fine.

I heard it's really competitive, though not impossible. You should have joined your college's ROTC program.

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

I just graduated nursing school a few months ago and start at a hospital next week. Nursing is a great field to get into man, but your heart needs to be in it. It should be something that you really want to do, because nursing school isn't easy. If your heart isn't in it, it'll often times show and in nursing you don't want that. If you know it's something that you want to do, then I support you 100%. I am happy for any male interested in getting into nursing because we need more of us. Good luck!!!

Hi all, I am new here and this is my first post. I'm 25 and recently received my ADN and was very interested in joining the Army as a nursing officer. I also have a BS in biology, but decided I didn't want to go to medical school, and there aren't any fast track BSN programs in my area. I've also taught at a local high school. It was ok, but my heart wasn't in it and it started to show, so I decided to pursue nursing. Nursing was actually my first choice when I went to college, but because I wanted the "big money" I THOUGHT I would go to med school instead. Anyways, I've already passed the NCLEX and start at a local hospital next week. Some people told me that I wouldn't get a job at a hospital with an ADN, but I received an offer before graduation. I love nursing and I've ALWAYS wanted to join the Army as well, ever since I was a kid; I'm very patriotic. I know that you can generally be an officer with at least a bachelors degree, but I was just wondering, even though I have an ADN instead of a BSN, would they let me be an Army nurse with my ADN coupled with my BS? All inputs are greatly appreciated and excuse my ignorance on the matter, but I'm just curious to know since it's something that I would pursue.