currently i work as a paralegal..and have been doing this for quite a while now (since 2000 or before)..unfortunately i have not had the luck of finding a good law firm that will pay me the money i want and most of these lawyers are jerks..i was really thinking of career change something that will benefit me show respect from others..and the fact that i am a people person i love dealing with people..so maybe this will be a good choice..also what are the levels of nursing and where should i start first..how many years of school
2007-05-24 09:23:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
Hi Libralov,
I am a RN and have been for 17 years. For what it is worth, here is my opinion. If nursing is something you feel passionate about then it is probably a good choice. It is true that in most areas of the country there is a nursing shortage, so there can be security in knowing you are in high demand and that there are wide variety of places that nurses can work.
On the other hand, if a person just goes into nursing because of the money, they probably won't be successful. Nursing can be a high stress environment and it is not unusual for nurses to "burn out."
As to the "levels of nursing" there are certified nursing assistants or CNA's. A good CNA is a valuable member of a nursing team. This is a physically demanding position and they work hard, but they are usually the lowest paid individuals. Training for this type of position is minimal and a CNA is limited in the type of functions they can perform.
The next level is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or in some states they are called licensed vocational nurse or LVN. These nurses usually complete a one year program and have to pass a nursing board exam to be licensed. Their scope of practice is outlined by state regulations and can vary from state-to-state. These nurses do get paid more than CNAs and they can work in a variety of settings, hospitals, home health agencies, clinics, etc.
RN's are the next group and schooling can vary. In most states, in order to be eligible to take the exam to be licensed, students have to attend an accredited school. There are nursing programs that can be completed at a community college level and the graduates usually receive an Associate Degree in Nursing. A student can also receive a Bachelor's degree in nursing from a 4-year college or university. Some nurses that have this degree will designate this in their signature, such as, Jane Doe, RN, BSN. Whether a student graduates from a ADN or BSN program, they both sit for the same state exam and both have the title of RN when they pass their boards.
I have seen some institutions that are encouraging RN's that did not graduate as an BSN to go back to school. Occasionally you will see criteria for a job that states "BSN Required" but there are still alot of good RNs that are ADNs and do not have any difficulties finding their "dream job."
Beyond obtaining a BSN and becoming a RN, nurses can continue on in school and obtain a master's degree, and specialize as a nurse practitioner, a midwife, or a nurse anesthetist or even a college instructor. There are so many different options, I can't list them all.
Last, but not least, there are nurses that have obtained a PhD. These nurses can be involved in research or be in administration, or professors in a nursing program.
A good place to start would be to go online and find out what nursing school programs are available in the area that you live. Check out the admission criteria, length of program, cost of tuition. There are some programs or scholarships that I have seen where a student's tuition will be paid for if the student agrees to work a designated length of time in an certain area or hospital. Also, an excellent website to visit is www.discovernursing.com. The site has great information for someone who is considering nursing as a career choice.
I wish you luck!
2007-05-24 20:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Laura E 4 · 28⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-13 02:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by Marcile 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am pretty sure that nursing is a good career choice. But then there are a lot of people who are not into helping others. Nursing jobs pay a big salary. So i think most people would want to go for it. I have myself got enrolled in one of the best nursing institutes in Australia namely the institute of health and nursing in Australia ( https://www.ihna.edu.au ). Once I become a registered nurse i am going to go for a post graduate diploma in nursing at the institute of health and management in Australia.( https://www.ihm.edu.au )
2016-02-23 21:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by Ponds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a people person, you will enjoy nursing. The biggest advantage is nursing in general is quite recession proof. The bad side is it can be quite emotionally draining. Try becoming a General Nurse first to get a feel before you choose your specialization.
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2007-05-24 15:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
i dont know personally but im a high school senior and ever college person that has come in to talk to us has told us that nursing is in need of the most people right now so it is an easy career to get into at the moment
2007-05-24 09:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by kimmy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is a good career, if you really love dealing people.You may have some exhaustive days.And gratifying,too.
Luck!
2007-05-24 10:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by Português de Portugal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋