Date: 7/24/2008 3:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 64498
Even tho it is g nna be hard work and alot of fanagling things around I would go with the second choice as far as children go I dont know your age but if your young enough I might hold off on that as well that would eliminate one stressor but go with your heart and your gut it never lets you down!  |
Date: 7/24/2008 4:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 23963
Hi Caitie Aniel, long time no see!! I am glad that you are going for your nursing degree, I am sure you will be one great one. I do think that you should do what is right for you, my advice to you would be that there is no shortcuts in life so going down the easier route may be more difficult in the long run. By taking the harder route, you know that you will get the right education that you need to get to where you want to be. In my opinion I would go with the harder route, you can always look back and be thankful that you faced a harder challenge and achieved what you wanted. I hope that my advice to you helps you reach a decision, only you know what is best for you. *Hugs*   |
Date: 7/24/2008 5:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 62849
An RN is an RN no matter where she/he got the degree. Honestly? I'd save the money and time and go to community college. If you want more honor and respect later on, go back for your Master's.  |
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Date: 7/24/2008 5:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 62849
And I just made a post on a different site about the same type of thing- starting a family while in college. A lot of good points came up. One, kids will find you no matter when you *want* to have them- they just kind of have their way of making an entrance at inopportune times. Two, think about taking time off to have them. It's easier to have one in the summer and then juggle your classes around your husband's work hours than it is to start a brand new career and then nearly immediately ask for time off to have the baby. The point was also made to me that if you have to take a semester off of school, it is not the end of the world. You can always go back if you have the drive to do so. That also made me think- I know they can't fire you for having a baby, but what if complications arise, or if you have to take an extended amount of time off? Then you're going on unpaid time off, not accruing vacation, and kind of making yourself look bad. I am starting a new program soon, too (hopefully), and the way things look, my husband and I were thinking it's going to be a bit easier to have one while I'm in the easy part of the program than it is to wait until I'm in an clinical internship or starting a brand new job. Taking care of a baby while I'm in school and doing an internship will be a bit easier for us than most, though, as he's a professor and he's only out of the house for a couple of hours per day. For example, in the Fall, he'll be teaching on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (around 4-7PM)- other than that, he can be home. Still, though- even if he worked a 9-5 job, I'm guessing it would be easier to juggle our hours and a baby while I have a flexible school schedule. I guess the "answers" are all in your situation. |
Date: 7/24/2008 7:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 61847
All I am gonna say is that you are gonna want to make sure the program you attend has the right credientals. And you will be qualified. *hugs*  |
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Date: 7/24/2008 7:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 61847
I'm doing my nursing degree at a community college. And my aunt got hers at the same one. Don't feel bad, I'd save yourself the money. *hugs* |
Date: 7/24/2008 8:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 31255
I'm currently doing a nursing program at a vocational type of school and all I can say is that the standard of education is just not that great (I have been to a community college and a university), maybe because most if not all the teachers have not been formally trained to teach and are doing it as a side job. However, I have heard that going the "shorter" route is sometimes better because you end up working your way up and gaining experience quicker as opposed to those who get a 4 year degree, become staff nurses and don't even really have much experience being a nurse in the first place. If I were to do things over and if the wait list wasn't so long at my junior/community college, I would have gone that route. You can get you AS in Nursing with your license and if you choose to do 2 years more of education for your B.A. that option will always be there. Another plus of going to get your ASN and your license is that there are a lot of places that will pay for your education if you choose to get your BA.  |
Date: 8/6/2008 10:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
I've heard that nurses with 4 year degrees tend to perform better in the long run- while the theory and the general education don't give you practical skills, they do give you a stronger knowledge base to reason and extrapolate from. However, there are no shortage of nursing jobs, and great nurses can come from 2 year programs just as well as 4 year programs. The supposed respect that a 4 year degree earns would be the least of my concerns. People are going to respect you no matter what, because you are one of the first people that they see in their line of care and their lives are in your hands. I would choose based on what fits best with your needs. Are you a rigorous student who likes a challenge? Maybe the 4 year program is best. Maybe you need a 4 year degree from a more reputable program if you want to work in certain places or certain jobs. On the other hand, if you have a need to get through quickly, if you are someone who prefers doing things hands on to taking classes and reading books, or if you think you might burn out in a 4 year program, maybe an associates degree works best. Choose the program that you think you'll be must successful in.  |
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