Should I do this?

[Lizliz24]

Hi all. So a little background. I'm a 29 yr old with 2 small kids. I worked several years in lower level accounting, and completed my masters in accounting right after my first was born (surprise!). Being a SAHM for a few years, has been awesome. But I'm a very career driven person, and even though I do want more children, I'm contemplating going back to school for nursing.

I always wanted to work in the medical field but was told by those close to me that I was too emotional. I've since, well got a tad bit tougher. I would love to be a nurse. The pros are many for me: the 12 hr shifts, not commuting two hours both ways to work on the city for an accounting job, having a job that helps people... I feel I've missed my calling by doing accounting. But I've spent and still have considerable loans... and I also would be looking at a year worth of prerequisite work before I could do a very expensive ABSN.

What if I hated nursing? What if I can't pass the biology classes? Am I crazy?

Any advice?

[zoidberg, BSN, RN]

The people who idealize nursing seem to be the most miserable nurses.

Now that you say that... so true!

[Green Tea, RN]

What if I can't pass the biology classes?

You can check out an anatomy and physiology book at a local library and see if you are willing to give it a try. Taking a class is not the only way to learn.

[Lizliz24]

Thank you for your reply!! I think it's a great idea to volunteer. One of the huge issues for me is I have no real experience at all, and to make such a huge change and commitment... I need to be sure. That is why I wanted to find a quick program, that was inexpensive, even if I'm doing grunt work, I could get my feet wet.

But for all the schools in my area, the ASN program is as long as ABSN, though it is 16K cheaper.

As for accounting, it has its positives, but I know plenty of CPAs heading home at 2am during tax season. And then again for the corporate deadline. A 40 hour week is a thing to be envied in a lot of accounting jobs.

Again, thank you for your suggestions and response!!