I'm a newbie speech pathologist who works in a school. I'm very unhappy with my job. Previously, I did two internships in a hospital. I sort of enjoyed it, but hated the fact that I was forced to give therapy to adults who didn't want any part of it. Anyways long story short, I've been thinking about a career change to nursing.
Obviously I don't know all the things a nurse has to do because my role was to provide rehab and assess acute patients for swallowing and cognitive problems. I have seen plenty of gross stuff and smelled plenty of nasty odors, especially when doing evaluations on a pts. with no oral care:).
I basically have 2 options, do a one year AMSN or a 2.5 yr part time bsn. I already have a masters and don't know if getting another will give me a leg up when getting a nursing job. Also, if I go the part time bsn route, I can still work full time. If I switch to nursing, my ultimate goal would be to become an advanced practice nurse.
I have read many posts stating that nursing sucks. Are you happy with your job? What input can you guys give to a person in my position. Thanks.
If you can't stand dealing with patients, gross stuff and nasty odors especially when doing patients evaluations, nursing may not be a carrier you would love. Just go into banking...something else.
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Some of my classmates are very happy being SLP's. They are making a ton of cash by doing the combo work thing. There is nothing wrong with that. I could too, but at this point I want to learn more from my experiences. I also have co-workers who have been doing it for years and hate it. As far as my reasons not boding well; well that's your opinion. Thanks for commenting.
I had the same thought: if you're unhappy now, nursing isn't going to be a good career switch.
If you go the AMSN route, when you graduate you will still be considered a new nurse. Having two MSNs isn't going to be that beneficial, at least in the short term.
You came here asking for advice, Just because you don't agree with what you're hearing is no reason to be dismissive of those who have been practicing nursing for several years.
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If you can't stand dealing with patients, gross stuff and nasty odors especially when doing patients evaluations, nursing may not be a carrier you would love. Just go into banking...something else.