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I had my bacehlor's degree in 1985 then spent about ten mindnumbing years working manual labor menial kinds of jobs( ironically, in the medical field for a big chunk of time). Finally, went back and got my teaching certificate/master's in 1995.
I found myself doing much better in school the second time around ( also part time). Possibly I was more mature( could it be?) or maybe, my theory, the teaching requirements in New York state are such, that, so long as the check clears, the classes are easier.
Of course, others have suggested that maybe since I was focused on the "end of the line", it seemed easier.
Nursing and teaching are not too different. You're never too sure what you're going to encounter when you go to work. You have to deal with about 20 or 30 different sets of needs, problems, and issues, at a time. Some, not as appreciative of your efforts as you'd hope. I won't even mention the co-workers and administrators! Extra paperwork to deal with when the shift ends. On your feet most of the day. Pay isn't the greatest.
However, since the time I began teaching, I would say I'm a better person(others would debate that greatly), got to travel, lived south for awhile, saw the hip 2x up close and personnal, met many fine people, and seem like I am making a difference in some people's lives. By the way, I "grew up" in Hamburg, so maybe your experiences will be similar. Good luck!
And as a teacher, I have summer's off, so they aren't killing me.
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:thumb: I'm here to help :wink:
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I hope you're feeling better, Jenna... I'm hoping for some good vibes out your way!!
There are now exactly THIRTY days left in classes. Thirty! Then a couple exams, and bing bam boom it's all over and done with. Forever. WOOHOO! I know this might not be what you want to hear when you're just heading back, but if I can tell you anything, it's that it gets pretty tough on the way there, but the destination is sweet as can be!!! Keep your chin up!!
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Congrats Jen! Best of luck to you!
I did a similar thing 6 years ago, went back to a technical school, got my Associates. Couldn't ask for a better job now. Its tough, and a ton of hard work. Just stay focused and you'll do great! :thumb:
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So, Jen, do tell; will you stop with the nursing degree or push further? Or maybe you're undecided right now? I have quite a bit of medical knowledge also but it's only cuz I read alot. It's not like I took any course or nothing. I'm not a big fan of fiction, I read alot of it but it's not my primary preference, so, being pretty much raised by libraries and spending day-in and day-out in the library, I read alot of non-fiction including medical texts.
The books were like from the 60s and 70s so I'm not exactly up-to-date.... anatomy hasn't really changed but general technique and methods have; I once found a list that had me in stitches. It was something like The Characteristics Of The Normal Individual or something... and it was saying funny stuff that people thought was "normal" in the 70s... I wish I had a solid example of it... I should've photocopied it or something.
I wanted to a surgeon when I was 15... kinda still do but not sure if I want to flip all that money for schooling and stuff.
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Great to hear you're still going full steam ahead for the nurse idea...maybe one day things might be more opportune for getting an MD. But that's looking too far ahead. Getting your RN is a great step forward, and I hope you have fun doing it!
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