Leahwannabe

It is technically my choice, but I think it may be the best one because my family is known for quick and irrational decisions and they have already told me to get out from time to time... (haha)! And that's a big point you made about my idea/reality. Just like nursejami noted I gotta keep being realistic... Its a bit difficult for me because I really thought I landed a mark on finding a career match since I have never had an idea for a declaring a major but seeing is much different than my own believing... I am wondering if becoming a nurse is a lot more "difficult" than pursuing other careers but I figure any high double-figured salaries require that strain.

I am a veery young college student taking associate of arts pre-reqs at Edmonds Community College. Im in the Running Start program which is college in high school, so basically just early college. I will be 18 in a few short months and I need to move out asap and I will have no help paying for new classes of which I choose. So, since I have stated that I have not began any specific career classes and that I will be investing into my education very soon, I am worried that my choice to become an RN is a big mistake. I keep reading on so many big-time magazines/newsletters that we have a nursing shortage and blabla, yet I keep reading very recent articles and threads of BSN graduates finding NO work. I keep reading of desperation and hopelessness JUST TO FIND A JOB. I think of myself being a nurse in pediatrics and my heart flutters at the thought of helping children. I have always loved working with people, especially little kiddos and babies. I thrive in customer service because of my social skills and the ability to work extremely well under pressure. That being said, I will have to probably retake my prereqs just to be considered in a nursing program, then I will have to move onto a BSN, etc. Im realizing that becoming a nurse is not just a degree, its an expensive and draining commitment. So to wrap up my spiel and actually ask my question, to be or not to be an RN? any RN's want to tell me the realities of the professional world after graduating? Will I be able to find work? Im scared and unsure.

I am a veery young college student taking associate of arts pre-reqs at Edmonds Community College. Im in the Running Start program which is college in high school, so basically just early college. I will be 18 in a few short months and I need to move out asap and I will have no help paying for new classes of which I choose. So, since I have stated that I have not began any specific career classes and that I will be investing into my education very soon, I am worried that my choice to become an RN is a big mistake. I keep reading on so many big-time magazines/newsletters that we have a nursing shortage and blabla, yet I keep reading very recent articles and threads of BSN graduates finding NO work. I keep reading of desperation and hopelessness JUST TO FIND A JOB. I think of myself being a nurse in pediatrics and my heart flutters at the thought of helping children. I have always loved working with people, especially little kiddos and babies. I thrive in customer service because of my social skills and the ability to work extremely well under pressure. That being said, I will have to probably retake my prereqs just to be considered in a nursing program, then I will have to move onto a BSN, etc. Im realizing that becoming a nurse is not just a degree, its an expensive and draining commitment. So to wrap up my spiel and actually ask my question, to be or not to be an RN? any RN's want to tell me the realities of the professional world after graduating? Will I be able to find work? Im scared and unsure.