Chelsea2016

Hi everyone :) I will be starting college in August and I want to make sure I am making the right choice. My ultimate goal is to eventually get my certificate to work in pediatrics and work on a pediatric floor. I definitely want to work with children in my career. My favorite class in high school was child development and I'm very interested in child development and helping children. I am not very good at math or science unless a teacher "dumbs it down" for me. I want to make sure that nursing is the right choice for my career goals which are, working with children, helping and being compassionate towards others, job stability, I'll have time to spend with my family and decent salary. I have had more than a fair share of staying in a hospital. I know nursing isn't easy, but I'll work my butt off and hopefully get my certificate. So does it sound like nursing is right for me based on my goals? I know I would be happy and enjoy nursing. Thanks and have a good day:).

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Hi! I am going to school to become a nurse specialized in pediatrics. I am confused about which path to take though. I'm starting at a community college and should I major in child development then transfer to earn my bachelors in nursing at a four year university or should I just major in nursing at the community college and transfer to a four year university? I plan to get my pre reqs done at the community college. I thought if I had an associate degree in child development, I could learn a lot more about children's needs, nutrition, etc.... I cannot afford to spend too much and would like to possibly earn my degree within 5a reasonable amount of money (5-10k). Thanks!

I am wanting to enroll in a nursing program at my local college and specialize in pediatrics. I am not the best at science, but I am willing to work my butt off. I want to help sick children feel better and become healthy. I definitely have the attitude kids love! I am worried that I do not have what it takes to become a pediatric nurse. I love children, hard worker and want to help others. I know it is a tough road, but I'm willing to overcome each bump and get my degree. Do you think I have what it takes and does it sound like I'd be a good nurse? Thanks!