Good morning everyone!So right now in my life I'm really trying to "figure it out". I'm currently going to school to major in IT, however more than likely going to switch out. I feel I need to just take a break from school for a semester and get my booty movin! I have honestly been considering going into the nursing profession for quite some time now and really need some advice on what I could do. Me and my friends have spoken of joining the air force for about a month now, however I also see that leading into another direction. I also have the option to go to Connecticut this summer to take red cross training to get registered as an LNA. I have some major decisions in life to make, and would like to get experience before I go and spend the money for school to decide if I want to really progress in this direction. The reasons are bigger as I see it. I don't necessary want to get involved because nurses are paid well or the benefits but for knowing this is a profession that is highly rewarding and respected. Number one reason with all all honesty, would be to dedicate my life in nursing for my mother. She was a nurse herself and excelled greatly. Knowing this should be a motivating factor in and of itself. Most of my aunts are nurses as well, which would also help me stay focused and motivated. I have many thoughts and all the opportunity in the world right now to do what I would like in life. Maybe though I really need some sort of shift in life to get me where I want to go. Anyways, I just needed to get this off my mind. I hope you understand, and maybe can provide information on what maybe I should consider. Thanks everyone!
trixie333, ASN 87 Posts Specializes in Emergency, critical care. Has 49 years experience. Apr 11, 2011 I have 37 yrs. nsg. behind me, son is officer in military... from what you say, start out now as Air Force nurse (or Navy nurse or Army nurse)....you won' t regret it in the long run, potential for brilliant career in or out of military, and our soldiers will need your youthful, energetic dedication for as long as you serve...
TacoBelle 61 Posts Apr 11, 2011 Yes, If you do what trixie333 said you would have to get your nursing degree first. I enlisted in the Air Force and worked as a medic. I never thought I wanted any kind of medical related career. It was what the Air Force decided for me. Turns out I LOVED it. I'm out now and using my GI Bill on nursing school. I have many friends in IT. None of them like it. Nursing though, you will either love it or hate it but at least you'll feel something about it.
Theor23 54 Posts Apr 11, 2011 Would it be a good move to get my CNA still though? And I thank you for your replies
SkiMama 141 Posts Apr 11, 2011 Talk to a recruiter. The services will put you through school to your BSN and then you honor your commitment to them after you earn your degree. They will pay your tuition and a stipend, and I believe you must serve 4 years afterward... in the Navy you would be an officer - I believe this is true for the other services as well. I have family who have done this and it's a wonderful opportunity!
TacoBelle 61 Posts Apr 11, 2011 If you get a medic job in the Air Force that pretty much takes care of your CNA class. You will be trained in some nursing duties and you will (if you take the same MOS I did) you will earn your EMT-B. When I got off of active duty (I went reserve) I went to my local community college and easily tested out of CNA, 4 days after getting home from active duty. I personally would not pay for a CNA class unless you go a different career route in the military. Or if you decide to not join the military and still want to become a nurse, then it would make sense to pay for a CNA class.
TacoBelle 61 Posts Apr 11, 2011 As Skimama said above, you can go ROTC and get your BSN first. I forgot about that option;)
roser13, ASN, RN 6,504 Posts Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC. Has 17 years experience. Apr 11, 2011 "The derision in life"Haha! From your title, I assumed that someone was making fun of you!
neuroms 150 Posts Apr 11, 2011 Don't worry. Your mom will be proud no matter what you do. Do what YOU are good at and enjoy.
MassED, BSN, RN 1 Article; 2,636 Posts Specializes in ER. Has 15 years experience. Apr 11, 2011 just do it. Be forewarned, if you join the military, Air Force, for example, be very specific with what you want to do.
MassED, BSN, RN 1 Article; 2,636 Posts Specializes in ER. Has 15 years experience. Apr 11, 2011 I will have to get a degree first though is this correct?if you join the Army, they can send you to Fort Sam Houston to nursing school. You do not have to be a nurse already to join to WANT to be trained as one.
