I would be overqualified for the one position I was considering if I had a BSN. I do think I’m leaning toward the BSN, though. School nursing really interests me. There’s a book with 101 nursing opportunities described, too. There may be something else interesting for someone in my condition. I’ll see.
You probably won’t want to hear this, but nursing can be as tough if not tougher on your body. You’ll have clincals where you may really have to scramble and patients these days are sicker and heavier than in the past. Also, before you can get a job as a school nurse, they will probably want you to have some floor experience.
I’m 43 and I had been in nursing school, but due to a recent injury during clinicals, I am not able to continue. Maybe it is good for me because medicine is my true desire.
Kris
Kris: I agree. I’m thinking now of getting a Master of Arts in Teaching and teaching elementary school. Even that may be too difficult with all the standing. Additionally, I’m thinking of getting a certificate in medical office administration.
I recently got re-infected with tick-borne disease despite what I thought were good precautions. I’m very ill. Sigh. I’ll get to be “something”, some day.
Hi Star:
Sorry to hear about your illness. Take care of yourself!
Have you thought about nursing informatics? I work in the IT department of a hospital and enjoy the work. I’ve also worked clinically as a respiratory therapist. The IT work is interesting and not as demanding as nursing per se. From what I understand, a nursing informatics degree can be obtained through online classes.
Thanks so much!
No. I don’t have any interest in that. Plus, I’d have to get a MSN where I am. I’d have to go through all the years beforehand (or do at least an RN to MSN), do all the clinicals, and get a year of floor nursing experience.
I appreciate the suggestion, though!
Hi Star:
That’s unfortunate. I don’t know too many nurses who are MSNs and working in the IT department. In fact, those I have known don’t even have a BSN! Good luck to you!
I’m baaaack!
It seems I may still have tick-borne disease, and it appears I have Scleroderma (with organ involvement) mixed with Lupus, or MCTD, which includes the above plus Polymyositis; official diagnosis is forthcoming. I’ve gotten very, very sick over the past months.
Interestingly, getting much sicker has only encouraged my passion to study medicine.
I know I have to get stabilized first, but I want, more than ever, to go back for premed. I figure: I have unrelenting chronic pain; nothing helps, and everything hurts. I otherwise suffer constantly. I’m going to suffer with regret, or suffer during study, but I’m going to feel awful no matter what. I’m tenacious and resilient, and, maybe, just, maybe, I can do it. I keep telling myself that the time is going to pass no matter what; I’m used to debt (been through the mill). I know it’s mondo debt, but what I’m getting at is–hard work and debt don’t scare me anymore.
I’m not a sci-fi fan, but I remember something Yoda said. Something like, “There is no try. Do.” Maybe it won’t work out, but this is the only thing I want to do. I’ve considered so many other paths, seriously considered them. I’ve looked at every angle regarding Medicine. The dream won’t leave me alone.
Plus, quite frankly, I’ve had so many ineffectual and downright boneheaded doctors; I’ve done my own research and, actually, “diagnosed” myself with my thyroid condition, Lyme, and the autoimmune conditions before getting official diagnoses. I’ve fought very hard, for years, to get proper care, and I want to be the kind of doctor who will work hard to properly diagnose and treat.
I’m sorry for rambling. I just have so much on my mind. I know I can’t go back to school until I get some stabilization AND we move back to NJ (which should be within a year), but I’m finally, truly, accepting my mission, if you will.
I have no idea how one becomes a specialist in nutrition. Wish I knew more about the topic myself.
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Star, so sorry to hear about your struggles with your illness. I’m glad that you have a diagnosis and can now move forward with treatment and hope you stabilize soon. The attitude you have about using your experiences as fuel to fire your dream is very inspiring, I hope you keep us up to date with how’re you’re doing and your progress towards finishing school. I know that I am one of many on here that are cheering for your success.
vanilla, the real experts of nutrition are the dieticians. I rely on their expertise daily, particularly in the SICU.