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Demistra
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#Fall24 Why do I feel such a strong pull to go back into Healthcare?
I wanted to become a nurse but could not because my daughter was a preemie, born at 2 pounds 8 ounces. Thank God I am proud to say that she is a college student and pursuing her own educational goals. I feel a strong pull to go back and pursue where I left off. While she was growing up, I did get a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, but I still feel this pull to go back into Healthcare. Is this odd? Thank you for taking your time and reading my post.
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Kim Igleheart
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Demistra,
Wanting to pick up where you left off is not "odd" at all! I encourage you to pursue your dreams of having a professional career.
As an older student who returned to school myself, I would encourage you to start off slowly, so you are setting yourself up for success! Much learning is done on-line now, and it is imperative that you become familiar with your school's portal, where you will be submitting work and communicating with your professors.
Also, I encourage you to being open to exploring other possibilities. For example, if somewhere along the way you find yourself interested in being a radiology tech, don't ignore that calling - explore it, compare it to nursing, and see which way you feel stronger about.
Finally, much has changed in the Healthcare Industry over the last 20 years, esp. since the Pandemic. Try to evaluate Nursing as it is today - talk to people in the field, and ask them the good and bad. Since there are many different roles fulfilled by Nurses, I imagine you will get some different responses. For example, hospital nurses vs. those working in doctor offices.
Essentially, keep your eyes and ears open, and be open-minded about where this journey will end up.
Best of luck!
Kim
Wanting to pick up where you left off is not "odd" at all! I encourage you to pursue your dreams of having a professional career.
As an older student who returned to school myself, I would encourage you to start off slowly, so you are setting yourself up for success! Much learning is done on-line now, and it is imperative that you become familiar with your school's portal, where you will be submitting work and communicating with your professors.
Also, I encourage you to being open to exploring other possibilities. For example, if somewhere along the way you find yourself interested in being a radiology tech, don't ignore that calling - explore it, compare it to nursing, and see which way you feel stronger about.
Finally, much has changed in the Healthcare Industry over the last 20 years, esp. since the Pandemic. Try to evaluate Nursing as it is today - talk to people in the field, and ask them the good and bad. Since there are many different roles fulfilled by Nurses, I imagine you will get some different responses. For example, hospital nurses vs. those working in doctor offices.
Essentially, keep your eyes and ears open, and be open-minded about where this journey will end up.
Best of luck!
Kim