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From Political Science to Nursing
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Hello to all! I am so glad I found this website. It is extremely informative; I love getting "real" people's perspectives regarding all aspects of nursing. I am 23 years old and I currently have a BA in political science (I graduated about a year ago). Before I graduated, I regretted picking poli sci as a major. I kept thinking to myself, "If I could go back, I would go into nursing." During this year, I have contemplated teaching and nursing. I really wanted to do something to help people. I tried to think of how teaching public speaking (the only area I could get certified in) would be rewarding to me. As far as time and money goes (get certified in a year and start getting paid in a year), it was an attractive route. Nursing was a second thought because of the extra science classes I would have to take prior to applying to the program. The more I thought about what I wanted to do and what I wanted out of life; the more I thought about nursing. So, I have decided..kind of last minute (I am going to start taking a couple pre req. courses in a month) that I should just go for it. The biggest downside for me is the inability to work full time. I worked full time during my undergrad years but I do not think I can "BS" my way through an anatomy exam. I am going to have to break the news to my boss that I am going to quit. He is going to be pretty upset but I guess he will just have to deal with it.
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Are you in a position financially to give up a good job? With the economy the way it is right now I would say if you have a job you need to keep it. I agree with you that nursing will be far more rewarding than pol sci. You will not make as much money in nursing but the personal satisfaction is the best. What specifically is attracting you to nursing? Have you talked to anyone in the profession or followed a nurse around? Do you know what nurses really do? Make sure that you check everything out before making any majhor decisions (like quitting your job). You need to know what the expected starting pay will be. (you may be very surprised and disappointed to know how low it is) Call the hospital HR departments. Do not be mislead by salary surveys. Understand also that you will have to work nights, weekends and holidays. You are so right, it is impossible to BS your way through nursing school. It is tough but well worth it. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Ginny,
Thanks for the reply. I guess parts my posts were a bit misleading...I do not have a great job right now (I am way under-paid)..this is another reason I want a change. I work at a very small business so, if I quit, there will only be two other people working there. I will just feel kind of bad because I like the people. I have always worked and not having a constant income makes me feel uneasy..I am very frugal. Fortunately, I do not need to work full time. My mother is an ER nurse so, I have been talking to her quite a bit about nursing. Also, I knew that by studing poli sci I would never have a big pay check..public servants get paid very little. Money is important but it is not the most important thing to me. |
