Wanting to go into nursing

[Donna Guerrero]

I have been reading all these messages about wherethere to be a nurse or not and i must say some of it kind of makes me draw back a little. I just retired from the corporate world and it was just as bad. I think what I hated most was the corporate job did not fit me as a person. I've always wanted to be a nurse and at 40 years old I'm aware that they will be goods and bads. I have already been to college more than once. !!1st time I got a degree in dental hygiene ended up working for SWB for 16 years. Along the way I got back into college wanting to go into nusring but ended up in respiratory school. THat was put on hold when my husband was transfered 4 years ago and I had our last child. I really want to go into nursing and I have worked in the hospital setting doing my clinicals for respiratory so I don't have a sugar coated view of what goes on. I still feel it is a gift that GOD gave me and I must use it. I feel probably putting up with nursing school will be the hardest. STill if we as people do what motivates us and guides us our job for the most part will be enjoyable. I not trying to be ms merry sunshine I'm just telling you that the other side is just as bad in some ways Any advice or suggestion into getting into nursing school would be a plus. THere is a school collin county junior college in my town. My other degree is from a university.

On another note I have been a patient in the hospital several time the last few years and I may not have had any of you guys but I know the ones who were awesome I thank and told them everyday. I really appreicated the caring and kindness.

[Aongroup1990, CNA]

Yes, I decided for my life I want to do nothing but help people, young and old. and give them good advice and care. So, I know nursing is for me. It may be sometimes that it might be difficult or nasty but I will get used to it, and if i want to make people feel good mentally and physically then i feel good. We only have one life, and one body so we should care for others whether it be nursing or not. Alot of people are sick, and not weel so I decided I want to help people and get into nursing. I dont care what kind of nurse I am as long as I am nursing and caring for someone's health. Nursing, and business come together hand in hand.