Darby71

Hi all, I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilemma. I am currently trying to decide weather I should pursue nursing or respiratory therapy. I am in my 40's and have decided to go back to school now that my kids are older. I have suffered from social anxiety my whole life and Im trying to find out if nursing or RT would be a better fit for me. I have worked as a cna and did fine because the job was mostly task orientated and the social interactions I had with the residents and nurses were brief and on my own terms. I have also worked as a waitress and failed miserably. Having to interact with people constantly and be "on" for hours on end was just too much for me. Im trying to decide which direction to go in. Any advice for me?

Where do you think the RT profession will be in 5-10 years form now? In a better state or worse? My niece is trying to decide between RT and RN although she wont be rdy to enter shchool for another 5 years. Thanks for all the info.

At my school you had to retake any science or math classes that were older than 7 years.

I think your screwed.

Just wondering Laurynq16, you said you were in the radiography program previously. Did you take it at JJC and if so what were your thoughts on the program? Have you worked as a Rad Tech?

Just got my email saying Im a qualified candidate and will receive further instruction in the next two days regarding proceeding to the next step of the selection process. YAY!!

Thank you guys for replying. I will order the fingerprint one.

You said you are in IL. Are you near Chicago?

Im am sooo sorry you had to go through and are still going through this ordeal. It seems so unjust and unfair. Those incidents where over a decade ago. A decade seems like a lifetime ago and I know i am in no way the same person i was 10 years ago and apparently neither are you. You paid for your crime. Enough is enough. I hope good things are in store for you. You definitely deserve it. Can I ask, did both of the dui's end up in convictions or were they eventually dismissed? Did you write a letter to the BON explaining how you were self medicating after some traumatic experiences and that you are in a better place now?

Hi Jules, Yes, I do think it would be better if the BON would tell me upfront if I can get licensed, before attending school. I agree with you. Unfortunately the BON does not see it that way and will only say that they will make a determination on a case by case basis after I apply to take the NCLEX. Its stressful to say the least...

Has anyone gotten their email yet stating when we should go in and submit our essay?

Best of luck to you guys!!

How did it go? Did you take your test?

Have you guys taken Bio 250 yet? Im wondering how difficult the class is. I was going to take it with my first semester nursing courses but my adviser said that while it can be done, they advise against it because the class is so intensive.

Wow, I think this reply it totally uncalled for. The OP has a right to feel the way they do and they have a right to feel they might be happier in a different profession.