I've been thinking about going back to school to become a nurse. I currently work as an interior designer, I have been in this field 15+ years. I'm beyond burnt out on working for 100% commission. And my field is changing and it's not getting better.
I thought about, and actually started, taking computer aided design courses that would land me a job in automotive design--I live in Detroit. But one major problem--I would hate to be in front of a computer all day!
As an interior designer, my favorite part of my job is human connection. I'd be miserable in front of a screen all day. I'm passionate, hardworking, and a true people person.
I've always been a pretty good student. I've been looking over the HESI exam and I'm not very intimidated by it, even though I plan to study study study.
My sister and her daughter are both nurses. I told her yesterday I was seriously considering going to nursing school. Her first thoughts "you will hate nursing school and you will hate being a nurse."
Is there something I'm not thinking about? I plan on quitting my job next mouth and taking the 3 prerequisites I need to apply. Beaumont hospital has a volunteer program and I will apply for a position there this summer.
Any older students out there? Are you happy? Regretful? Thanks For listening 😊
I really enjoy my specialties. Dementia, in particular, is near and dear to my heart, as my paternal grandfather had Alzheimer's disease. I am near completion of a master's degree in therapeutic herbalism. My future research will involve the use of traditional herbal remedies and dietary interventions for the prevention and treatment of senile dementia. Currently, I am researching the historical treatment of senile dementia in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
Your research sounds amazing! Please keep me posted
I graduated with GPA 3.9 last May and got RN license in September. I am still looking for a job!!!!
I am 41, have no clinical experiences but a fine art degree before Nursing.
I heard lots of stories about this job market... It seems that there are tons of inexperienced new graduates without job while the demand of market is so low unless you are "EXPERIENCED". People who don't really know about the inside story believe that nurses are always in high demand. But guess what? I think it is very misleading concept. I understand there will be a nursing shortage in the near future (~2028) when about the time those currently experienced nurses are retiring (including you and I!). It sounds promising for those young folks in their early 20' now as they will be well seasoned by the time of high demands in the future.
Besides, nursing is not anything like visual art. It requires not only hard working but some sort of fortified mentality that seems always giving and scarifying before you for patients, team, and etc. I don't know about you if you fit into this category...
If you still consider nursing, I would strongly suggest you to go and have some experiences as CNA or PCT. It will definitely help you to get an idea and to get a job once you get RN license.
I don't really want to disappoint you or giving a negative feedback. But I think you need to know the reality to make such an important decision.
Right now, I am so sick to my stomach for the time I have invested and how hard I worked for nothing...
Whatever your decision is, best luck to you!
This. It hurts more to be unemployed when one is not a spring chick any longer.
I really enjoy my specialties. Dementia, in particular, is near and dear to my heart, as my paternal grandfather had Alzheimer's disease. I am near completion of a master's degree in therapeutic herbalism. My future research will involve the use of traditional herbal remedies and dietary interventions for the prevention and treatment of senile dementia. Currently, I am researching the historical treatment of senile dementia in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
Yes your research does sound very interesting. I see a TCM doctor, glad to see an open minded soul around here. My doctor laughs at me for this and that makes me not want to see him anymore 😢
Wow! All these comments from "older" students are just the encouragement I needed! I am starting the core nursing curriculum this fall and will be 53 when I graduate! Thanks to all of you for your incredible stories and encouragement.
Wow! All these comments from "older" students are just the encouragement I needed! I am starting the core nursing curriculum this fall and will be 53 when I graduate! Thanks to all of you for your incredible stories and encouragement.
This. It hurts more to be unemployed when one is not a spring chick any longer.
I wish you best of luck in your job hunt! At the hospital where I have just finished my clinicals, they are hiring nursing graduates right out of school so perhaps it depends on the area. I have one year to go and am hopeful this is still the case when i graduate next May.
I wish you best of luck in your job hunt! At the hospital where I have just finished my clinicals, they are hiring nursing graduates right out of school so perhaps it depends on the area. I have one year to go and am hopeful this is still the case when i graduate next May.
I am so glad I found this comment because I am currently a mother of 4 looking to make a career change into something I've always dreamed about. I am registered to take a cna course this summer and then I hope to start nursing school in the fall. I am determined to make this happen for myself and my family. Thank you for the encouragement!
I am so glad I found this comment because I am currently a mother of 4 looking to make a career change into something I've always dreamed about. !
I also have four little ones (oldest one is 8 yo, youngest is 18 months), and I can totally relate to you! I started planning my career change 3 years ago, and everything's finally falling into place. I'll be starting my ABSN this summer, and I'm incredibly nervous. Excited, but stressing over whether I'll be able to keep up with the 20-something singles without kids!
Yes, I'm 35 and have a 13 year old and a 13 week old! I've been taking prereqs but took 2014 off from school which was dumb and a huge setback. I need to make this change. :-) I'm excited and I have confidence it's the right decision and things will fall into place. Good luck to you!!
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Your research sounds amazing! Please keep me posted