RVTtoRNmaybe

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1. registered veterinary technician thinking about going into human nursing

   RVTtoRNmaybe posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. I am a 30 year seasoned registered veterinary technician thinking of going to LPN school to get into human nursing and then transitioning into RN school. I have some degenerative disc disease and scolosis in my back due to the DDD. So veterin...

2. Finally an RN after 12 years!

   RVTtoRNmaybe replied to belle05's topic in General Students

   Very inspiring! I was also thinking of going the LPN to RN route, working as a LPN so I can afford RN school. I am currently a LVT in animal medicine and am eager to switch to human medicine. Your story inspires me! Thank you for sharing!

3. Help! Should I take CNA position at a lower pay than current job in order to get into RN

   RVTtoRNmaybe posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, here is the situation....I am currently a licensed vet tech and have been so for over 15 years. I am wanting to go back to school to get my ADN. I currently make a decent salary and work overnights at a vet hospital. The opportunity has arisen fo...

4. Former vet tech thinking about becoming an RN

   RVTtoRNmaybe replied to RVTtoRNmaybe's topic in General Nursing

   I am also scared that CNA work may be something for those with young backs. I am not as fit and limber as I used to be. Anybody else have those concerns? I can't rent a room. My husband and I have 4 kids under the age of 12 between us. So, money is d...

5. Former vet tech thinking about becoming an RN

   RVTtoRNmaybe replied to RVTtoRNmaybe's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for the advice! I am still undecided. Thinking about just working as a vet tech nights and going to school during the day for my RN prerequisites then maybe working as a vet tech on weekends while in RN school. I am afraid I will suffer...

6. Former vet tech thinking about becoming an RN

   RVTtoRNmaybe replied to RVTtoRNmaybe's topic in General Nursing

   I live in a very rural area. From what I understand just by asking around other nurses, there is no shortage of jobs.

7. New Grad RN can't find a job

   RVTtoRNmaybe replied to morganv's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you cheezwizz90, RN! You just answered my question!

8. Former vet tech thinking about becoming an RN

   RVTtoRNmaybe posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a licensed vet tech for over 11 years and an unlicensed one for about 8 years before that. I am contemplating a career change due to low pay, low respect, and no job opportunities where I live. I may have been accepted into a program at t...