to be or not to be...a registered nurse
Im am trying to decide whether or not to apply for the nursing program.
I’m currently majoring in dietetics, but realized that almost all of my lower division requirements are the same as those to get into the nursing program. The only extra class I would need to take is sociology, and rearrange my schedule for next semester.
I would have to take quite a few more units though (next semester) than I was hoping to, if I decide to do it.
Do you think its worth it? How are the classes? Im not sure how much money I can make after graduating with my degree in nutrition, and then I have to do a year internship before I can take the registered dietitian exam. If I applied and got into the nursing program, would it be worth two years of school towards nursing, and then resuming the dietetics degree afterwards? I know there are many job opportunities for nurses and I could work as one while I was going to school for the nutrition degree/internship. Or is it better just to go straight for the nutrition degree since its something I know I like and eventually want to do?
I keep going back and forth, cant decide!!
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
There are a TON of job openings for RN's. I mean a TON. I'm almost sickened by the number of available nursing jobs I see now. I think it's one of the few undergrad degrees where you don't even need to really look for a job after graduation; Employers are clamoring for nurses. As long as you don't think you'd be unhappy in the profession, I'd probably switch over to nursing especially since everything you've already done would transfer over.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
My Daughter is in a nurseing program right now , if you get your LPN ( low paid nurse ) you can keep working towards your RN ( rich nurse ) , you will always be able to get a job anyplace you want to !
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^seriously, like ANYWHERE. Pull up job listings for just about any city in any state and they want NURSES. It's crazy. I know a few bio students that are graduating this year that are considering going back for a nursing degree.
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It's TOTALLY worth it. Do it!
A bunch of friends are in the final semesters of their nursing programs and even though it's rough (lots of time at the hospital) they are all waiting to move all over the country for good jobs.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
Lots of work for RNs but you will definitely earn your money in most jobs... non-stop stress.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
are RNs required to work in surgeries?
I dont know if I could handle that............
Ive also just recently started getting over my fear of needles, lol.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
^ No, not required to work in surgeries unless your a surgical nurse; scrub nurse or charge nurse.
But..You will have to do a surgical rotation, or at least observe a few surgeries for school.
I thought it was awesome. I saw a breast reduction surgery, a knee replacement, which was awesome. bone fragments flyin around and shit.
I also saw a C section birth. Man..that was something to watch life arrive in the world.
Very cool stuff.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
in an economy with some major question marks, this is one of the most stable jobs you could possibly train for.... a wonderful skill set. Go for it.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
I would go for it if I were you...like everyone said lots of job ops and you're not going to have to worry about your job being obsolete in the future either. Plus you can get pretty flexible hours...that is a plus.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
You'll always have a job in this field, plus you can work the sexy nurse part into your hustle!
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My mom is a nurse as well as her sisters, and they make awesome money. She can work ANYWHERE.
I'm going to go to school for nursing myself.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
My friend originally got her degree in education and worked in HR for a few years before going to nursing school. The hospital she now works for paid back all her student loans and she gets great benefits and makes a ton of money. She also really enjoys it.
In some parts of California, hospitals are offering incentives like hiring bonuses, housing allowances, and free cars. You can even be a travel nurse like my mom does in the summers; they'll send you wherever you want to go and put you up in a nice place for a couple months. Nursing is a great job for those who have the stomach for it.
Re: to be or not to be...a registered nurse
If a nurse is something that inspires you and something you want to do, totally go for it! and if you end up not liking it, can you still go back to your original plan?