Looking to go back to school to finish surgical tech program. Love being in the OR -- dropped out to put hubby through school.
Those who are techs -- do you like it? pay okay? Or should I go for nursing and be an OR nurse?
Keep in mind I have a 5 yo, am 31, and looking to at least make more than my 20k a year if I end up leaving my husband so I can support my daughter.
TIA
2007-03-10 10:14:11 · 2 answers · asked by icequeen_ah 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Nurses make a lot more than techs but have more responsibility. Don't get me wrong, being a surgical tech is good to but honestly, they do most of the work in the OR. All the nurse really does is circulate. I think nurses are becoming more obsolete in the OR because of the growing use of surgical techs and CRNA (nurse anesthesia). You wouldn't have a problem getting a job as either, but sometimes nurses work more of a crazy schedule, depending on where you are.
2007-03-10 10:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by pussnboots333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the RN. It'll really pay off.
2007-03-10 10:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋