Thinking of switching from nurse to elementary teacher. Bad idea?
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Members are discussing the pros and cons of transitioning from a nursing career to teaching, with some recommending trying out school nursing first. Some members highlight the challenges of the teaching profession, such as low pay, long hours, and lack of job security, while others suggest exploring opportunities in education. The conversation also touches on financial considerations, job satisfaction, and the differences in work-life balance between nursing and teaching.
This is really tough for me to swallow, but I'm not loving nursing as a career.
I graduated from my BSN program almost a year ago. I was at the top of my class. I worked very hard for 4 years to get this degree. So why am I not loving nursing?
Since before college, I always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. When I realized how much in student loans I would be taking out vs the amount of pay I would be receiving, I backed out and went for nursing instead. I felt like nursing would be a better investment financially. (I know, that's probably a bad reason to go into nursing). I do like people and I love children! I work with kids every day, and my job is very comfortable and stress-free. I work at a clinic currently.
Is it a bad idea to go to school? Should I try to get a school nursing job and forgo another degree? I feel like I shouldn't give up just yet, but I really want to go back to school and get my degree in elementary education. There is an adult weekend/online/evening option at a local university.
I just realized this article was from 2015. I'm curious to see how everything turned out. I am wanting to leave nursing and teach elementary school kids. I do have my BSN .
I just realized this article was from 2015. I'm curious to see how everything turned out. I am wanting to leave nursing and teach elementary school kids. I do have my BSN .
Hi! I'm still here and still a nurse. I am in a certified nurse-midwife program now. I'm glad I didn't leave nursing. However, I would have gone to teaching instead if the pay and treatment of teachers wasn't so horrendous, honestly.
In response to teaching during the school year and nursing during the Summer: it really does sound fun!
I feel like robbing me of my free Summer as a teacher is taking all the fun out of a teaching job! LOL that's the best part! It would be some good money but then again if money is your priority you probably should just do nursing year round LOL
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I just realized this article was from 2015. I'm curious to see how everything turned out. I am wanting to leave nursing and teach elementary school kids. I do have my BSN .