mbr3028

No but what I am saying is brutal is brutal. That's not a reason to give at least for me to know if I can handle something. I had to work 18 hour shifts in that world so....

If I didn't live in NYC perhaps but 50K doesn't stretch here unfortunately.

Thank you for your responses. I hope I didn't come off like Nursing was this easy breezy career. I know of friends and a few family members that complain about some aspects of nursing. I am coming into this with both eyes open. In any event, I will keep researching. Thanks,

Correct! I no longer want to be an RD. I am researching nursing with certified diabetes educator credential.

I guess I wasn't clear in my first post. I didn't change careers twice. I had one career and was in the process of taking classes towards a second degree in nutrition. I only took general science and nutrition classes which puts me in a nice position to change directions since I didn't take the advanced RD classes. I was never an RD so technically not changing a career. I am not entering nursing school tomorrow. If I go for an accelerated route I still have a total of (depending on which school I go to) 4-6 prereqs to take and wouldn't enter nursing school until 37 or 38. There are options to go to school part time but that may take forever. I have family help however that doesn't mean I want to stay home. I will be home for the next few months and in the mean time why not ask for some advice for future plans? BTW, when I was taking classes, it was on a part time basis while I worked full time. NYC CUNY has very good courses nights and weekends. As for night shift and things of that nature, I will cross that bridge when I get to it.

I want to work in healthcare and make a decent salary. Since I want to work on the clinical side, nursing is my best option. I came from the film and television world, I can handle brutal and unfortunately, I will have to work and can not stay home.

Hello, I am a 35 year old new mom of a 2 month old and need help on which direction I should take. Here is the story. I have a BA in film production and worked in the industry as a production accountant. After nine years, I decided to change careers. I always had an interest in healthy eating and decided to pursue a second degree in RD/nutrition. I completed my chemistry, biology, and nutrition courses as well as accumulated nutrition work experiences early on (this is mandatory for the dietetic internship). After these work experiences I realized I wanted to stay in clinical and know RD's don't get much respect or necessary pay (as told to me by an RD). Nursing with a certification in nutrition or CDE sounds more appealing. The only thing is: which way should I choose? I am in the NYC area and considering Hunter (first choice), Downstate, and LIU. An accelerated BSN makes sense for time but not money since I have a new baby. An ADN makes sense for money but not time. What would you do or what would be your advice? Just take the remaining pre-reqs and apply to accelerated program (hoping to get in) OR Go for an Associates so I can at least get into the profession and focus on BSN later. Are there any other tracks I am not aware of? So far from researching I believe these are the only ones for my situation. Any information is greatly appreciated.