jackieruiz

Thank you so much you guys for all the great advice=). I greatly appreciate all of your input. If I do persue nursing, I do plan on continuing my education to receive my BSN. I might even get a master's. I am open to other specialties like pediatrics or even geriatrics. I don't mind a little competition to get into the NICU either. In my area, there are three hospitals with NICUs and I don't mind driving a bit of a distance to another hospital. I never thought that being a teacher would take more time away from my family than a nurse would. But I will admit, that it would take me twice as long just to finish my pre reqs to transfer to a university for teaching, than it would for me to get my nursing classes done.

Hello everyone, I'm new here to allnurses.com, I made this account because I am in need of advice. I first became interested in nursing when I was 19, I was watching The Little Couple on TLC and it was an episode where Jen was at work saving a premes life. When I seen this, it gripped my heart, I have never felt so much compassion. I honestly seen the little baby holding on for life and I felt that this is what I want to do with my life. And whatever it takes, I need to get into the NICU. After that I took some ROP medical classes in medical terminology, Medical Assistant, EKG, and Phlebotomy to get a feel for the medical field. As so as I got to do my internship in a hospital, I felt like this is where I belong. After completing those classes, I enrolled in my lo c all community college and started taking prefers. All I have now is anatomy and physio, and then Ill be eligible to apply for the ADN nursing program. This present semester, I was enrolled in anatomy. I went in the first day of class, and the professor said, "If anyone is pregnant, you need to talk with your doctor to see if it is ok to continue this class. The chemicals we use in dissection can harm your baby." When I heard this, my heart sank, I wanted to continue the class, but not enough to risk the health of my baby, so I dropped it. I was only 1month pregnant. Now I'm 13weeks pregnant and considering becoming an elementary school teacher so I can spend more time with my child once he or she is born. My husband brought the idea to me, he believes I would make an excellent teacher. I truly in my heart love children and know that what ever I do, it has to be related to infants and young children. I love a challenge and want to make a difference in others lives, whether it be teaching them or saving their life. The only reason I'm not sure about Nicu Nurse vs Elementary School Teacher is because I'm worried about not having time for my husband and baby for 2 years in nursing school. If I go the teacher route, I can take online classes and have time for my baby. And when the baby is older, Ill only be working when my baby is in school, and be home when he or she is home. Any advice from some one who had young children or was pregnant while in school?