old hag looking into nursing
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ecj on 2007-08-21
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I think this is a good response. Check into all medical fields. I am pre-nursing, but reconsidering. The waitlists are terrible! Also I am concerned with the shift work and stress in teh field. I am entering my 40s and not at all sure nursing will be right for me. However, I do know I need to get out of being an MT as there simply isn't much viable employment opportunties. I was looking into surgical tech and also another not mentioned was PTA (Physical therapist assistant). I know an acquaintance through church who did a 2-year program about 9 years ago. She loves what she does. The pay isn't as high as nursing but they make about 18-21 per hour to start as far as I can see in my area. Some areas more. I think the averages were around 45,000 a year. But they don't work night shift. You have to work when patients are awake. Further you can work outpatient rehab, which may have some later evening hours but generally not past 7 pm or so. You also get to spend more time with patients than in nursing. I guess It just depends on the type of work you are looking for |
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