BlueStar44

Hi everyone, I am in my first semester of the respiratory therapy program but have ALWAYS wanted to go into nursing since I was 10 and my sister was born pre-mature in the hospital. I saw all the things the nurses did one even let me fallow her around the hospital. It seemed like it was what I wanted to do i'm 24 now and since that i'v still wanted to go into nursing. I'v applied MANY times to pre-nursing BScN programs but some members of my family have always told me DON'T do it you'll be sorry! nurses work so hard it'll be so tough for you, they have to change diapers you won't be able to handle it. They seem to think RT's do alot less and it's alot easier. Tho I am doing well in the RT program I know I want to do more with patient care and total care of the patient not just the airway. I planned on moving somewhere after getting my nursing degree and maybe working in labour and delivery.. The nurse who delivered my baby was amazing I felt that job would really suit me through the long hours and the good and the bad. Could someone please give me your input on which career you think is better? RT or RN