I just graduated from community college, 60 credits education, to complete at university price is three times as much per credit hour, I cant get a student loan or financial aid so im considiring staying at community college to become an R.N. Im going to need about the same number of credits for both.
2006-09-02 04:14:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends on what you want to do.
The main concern for you seems to be financially, since you aren't geting student loans or financial aid.
I would suggest doing some research into scholarships and bursaries. If you are a minority or if the area that you plan on working in is in high need of teachers, some districts might be willing to sponsor your education in exchange for 3-5 years of working for the district. There may be a similar program in nursing. Look into federal or state/provincial programs for training in these essential services.
Good luck.
2006-09-02 04:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both fields are safe career choices and both help people. Teaching has the benefit of stable hours and time off that you can count on. An RN will end up working strange hours and considering the shortages that will only grow as baby-boomers age, they will work long hours. Future predicted pandemics will put you in the middle of the crisis where, as a teacher, schools will be closed and you can self quarantine yourself until it passes or a vaccine is developed. Teaching has a better retirement plan.
2006-09-02 04:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can really answer this. consider each one and what you would do in each. Think on the fact that you could be doing this for the rest of your life. Which do you love more, if it is both what are the options to do both, as in start with the RN and then work towards teaching. Keep in mind of all the requirement that go with that.
Just remember this is not just a job it is your future.
2006-09-02 04:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will you get a BSN or an ADN?
If you have a BSN, your chances of getting promotions and better nursing jobs are greatly increased.
Contact the Indian Health Service branch of the US Public Health Service in Rockville, Maryland. They used to pay for nursing education and perhaps still do,but you will owe them two years as an officer in the Indian Health Service.
Great Benefits galore!!!!!
2006-09-02 04:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mom is an RN, and my Aunt is an LPN. Both of them told me never to go into nursing because it's a thankless job. You will be on your feet all day, dealing with pain and suffering, and you will have to work with really stupid people who do stupid things to endanger your patients, and because you are the RN in charge, you get in trouble for someone else's stupidity.
I say go for education, even if it's more costly for school, because at least then you won't have to deal with blood, barf, or urine every day, just some days.... And, you won't have to be on your feet all day. Either profession is just as good in terms of needing positions filled, we will always need teachers and nurses. You need to think for the long term, and teaching will be a better profession for your body as you age.
2006-09-02 04:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by Tessa ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not precisely. There are "bridge" classes particularly for somebody with an pals RN degree to get a bachelors; wherein case you like the ADN. yet there are various bachelors RN classes the place you enter immediately. And the "RN" itself isn't the degree precisely. The degree is an pals or a bachelors that assist you're taking the NCLEX examination and after passing you get a state license it is the "RN" area. you have been finding on the bridge classes. you're able to desire to look at get entry to point bachelors levels, colleges of nursing
2016-10-01 05:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do nursing because there is a much higher need for every state except 3 states for nurses. They get paid more than nurses. Do nursing.
2006-09-02 04:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by swept away in hopes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for nursing you'll make more money and in the future youcan alaways finish your teching degree if its what you llike. Get a BSN in nursing and then get a masters in education....its possible. dont limit yourself do everything you've ever wanted to do,....just pace yourself and space it out intelligently.
2006-09-02 04:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by knufflebunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach nursing
2006-09-02 04:16:28 · answer #9 · answered by Wile E. Chipotle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm well do what you want...
education is good but there is very low people being hired..
R.n. I think is better... you help people, there is a high demand .... good pay...
But again Do what makes you happy=]=]
2006-09-02 04:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋