I'm about to enter into an accelerated nursing program at the age of 22. So not exactly a career change but more like "I had no idea what I wanted at age 17 so I just threw myself into a BSc degree". Your channel and videos are great!
Very similar to me man. I graduated at 23 with a General Studies Bachelors degree and went for my BSN afterwards in an accelerated program. Best of luck to you. Work hard
@@ACoupleNurses yo man I have a question ! Was it hard to get funding for ur accelerated program ? I want to go that route but I’m scared that I won’t be able to get loans that’s y I’m debating on just changing my major
You told the truth. Nursing is not for everyone, and though I loved nursing and wanted to make a difference I had to understand that Healthcare is all about corporate money and full of dirty politics. Do the best you can and think of your patients as part of your family ; that way you will go home with a satisfied heart.
Love the content guys! I'm starting the nursing program this fall. I've been a CNA for 14 years and have been terrified to go back to school and I finally took the step and got into the program!
Nice! Your years of patient experience will definitely help. I was so awkward when I started actually taking care of patients lol. Glad you took that leap! What school did are you going to?
Thank you!! Lol yeah I'm hoping it'll help out alot. I live in upstate New York. It's at CCC Corning Community College. I have most of my pre recs out of the way and some of the things I need for my BSN too. I went to college and dropped out after highschool. So it's nice to have some of it out of the way
Yeah Cali pays a lot but the cost of living is high. I watched your vid on applying to crna school. It’s competitive but once your finish with crna school your earning potential is up to 300k as a new grad.
I just got accepted into WGU's Nursing Program for Waco!! Super excited and scared at the same time. Thanks for your videos they have helped me out a lot! Ya'll stay safe out there!
@Feeds Untraceable Congrats!! Am still trying to finish my pre- req to apply to the WGU pre- licensure program in Waco May 2021. The enrollment counselor told me it was tough to enter Waco. If you don’t mind me asking, how was the application process for you and what where you stats?
nurses rock. Your videos are very informative and helped me decide on which school is the best fit for me. I have 2 business degrees and 52. Switching careers. More focused .Thank you again
Heck yes, thanks for the video! We can definitely relate to a lot of the things that you’ve mentioned. Thanks for helping out our fellow nurses/nursing students.
After being a Surgical Tech and (Neurosurgery) First Assistant for over 8 years, I’m jumping into Nursing school in January. 👏👏👏 All fall programs were pushed to January due to the pandemic.
@@ACoupleNurses Yep, The Neuro room. I assisted in about 6 laminectomies and 3 ACDFs a week. ALIFs and Crannies were rare at my hospital. Those were don’t at Shand’s At UF. I plan to do the program at NFC in a small Florida city called Madison. They offer both ASN & BSN degrees with a much lower tuition cost over UF or Sante Fe in Gainesville Florida.
I have a BS in Journalism and after nearly two years of being a news reporter, I want to go back for nursing. After doing the research its looking like I don't have the prereqs done to get into an accelerated program. Is it worth going back at this point?
You have to look at "Why" you'd go get your nursing degree. . . money? sense of purpose? need for a change?. . .if the WHY is big enough then its worth it.
I’ve been a case manager for 6 years I think I’m ready for a change as social work feels like I’m in a loop, I’m ready for a change to really do help folks
I'm taking a few prereqs in order to apply to my local ADN program. I have two bachelors degrees (Biology and Clinical Laboratory Science). I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist right now. I am a single mom, so ADN will work for me at the moment. Then I will be going for my BSN.
@@ACoupleNurses thank yall so much for the encouragement! I will be sure to update you guys on my acceptance 💪🏾Love your channel and keep doing what yall are doing!!!!
When I worked for a podiatrist I almost threw up on a patient while changing a wound dressing. I didn’t know at the time I was pregnant with my first son. Nurses here in CA can make well over six figures. Especially travel nurses
I’m finishing my major in international relations at 24 and I think I might switch to a minor in nursing once I finish, do you think starting at 25 is too late already?
I only been an Stna since September Anna I already want to go back to school is a good profession it's just a lot of work and a lot of the clients in the long-term care facility treat you like maid service and you have to explain to them that you are not I made maid and you get a lot of clients that are very ungrateful
Currently in my last semester taking my last class for the pre requisites before transferring to nursing school, I’m currently a Host at a restaurant, do u think it’s possible to work and still go to nursing school?
Granted “ballin” is subjective. Even entrance level nurses are making more than my bachelors of social work. $12-17 an hour isn’t uncommon for entrance pay for BSWs where I live. So even if it’s low $20 it still sucks, but still sucks a little less.
Yeah I did a B.A. in anthropology love the subject but I always wanted to be in the medical field but was discouraged because my math and chemistry was bad/hard for me. After graduating I took a medical assistant A.S. and I'm finishing it now but I rather do nursing I just put that idea off because I did not believe in myself. So I am going to work as an M.A. and do well in perquisites/teas then apply next year for ADN programs since the cost is less then do an online BSN. I hope I get in but programs are competitive. I am currently 24 about to be 25 so I feel like I'm way behind and dumb for waiting so long. But I'd regret it more not trying. Your video confirmed I'm doing the right move.
Aye! Another Cordero in healthcare! Thanks for breaking down some of the main things about nursing, I feel like MA has some gross things as well that’s not for everyone. I’m excited for nursing and the challenge that comes with it. This vid motivated me in a way and I thank you for it. Good luck on your nursing career and thanks again!
I don't like how your intro came off because I got a Bachelor's degree in political science but how you're trying to convince anyone is not working for me yes I got a Bachelor's degree in political science
mmmmmk ! so I have a bachelors in public health with a double major in business... having said that I work for my states public health department prior to that was working as a health advocate for those addicted to substances etc... working as a contract manager now - I miss directly impacting peoples lives and them impacting mine. I am moving to Houston and figured to attain my nursing degree there. I know it won't be an easy road but im ready for it! and if all fails ill be right back in the office jkjk lmao God willing I will be just fine ! thanks for the great video
I’m not sure how to answer this. . Confidence is developed over time. . Hearing is an important part of bedside nursing . . Not sure if dead people can work as bedside nurses but there many other options besides bedside
@@ACoupleNurses should i try remote jobs? should i do online nursing school since im deaf? worried about clinical , i can't talk and communicate with speaking people. where should i begin?
What if a college has their ACEN or CCNE at one location but not in their others locations. What does this mean? Does it mean I should only to the location listed with the accreditation on the website.
A Couple Nurses thanks man I really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to ask councils at the school but they are not honest .They job is to get to signed up
How do people manage going back to school? I want to go back for nursing, but I'm worried about how to manage leaving my current FT job when I have a young daughter. Any advice?
I have also been wondering the same thing. Specifically the finance topic points. Definitely not an easy pick for me to simply just leave my consistency of salary pay to go back to school for a career change.
I am interested in going back to school for Nursing at WGU. I graduated from WGU with a Bachelor in Elementary Education in 2011. My dilemma is I just turned 50, and question am I too old to start nursing school?
Are you considering going back to nursing school?
Haven't gone yet but still 100% want to go finishing my last prereq now.
@@Dbf1339 ayye! Make it happn' Capptn'
I'm scared 😣 I won't get in.
Yes, I think about it often
At age 30
Switching careers from law enforcement to nursing.. will start taking prerequisites in January. Excited to serve & grow in a different capacity
What made you leave policing?
I am thinking of doing the same thing. How is the process going for you?
Omg I’m in the same boat I retire in 5 years and I want to finish before then
I’m doing the same
did you graduate yet;?
I'm about to enter into an accelerated nursing program at the age of 22. So not exactly a career change but more like "I had no idea what I wanted at age 17 so I just threw myself into a BSc degree". Your channel and videos are great!
Very similar to me man. I graduated at 23 with a General Studies Bachelors degree and went for my BSN afterwards in an accelerated program. Best of luck to you. Work hard
@@ACoupleNurses yo man I have a question ! Was it hard to get funding for ur accelerated program ? I want to go that route but I’m scared that I won’t be able to get loans that’s y I’m debating on just changing my major
I mean, here in NY state, RN salary straight out of college is 35 an hour
Great video! I’m changing careers from education to nursing I was a teacher for 6 years!
Nice. Teaching will be a crucial component when it comes to patient education. Have you already been accepted into a program?
A Couple Nurses yes sir!
Wow! I'm a teacher considering nursing school.
Miss Sterling DO IT!
Why didn't you like teaching?
You told the truth. Nursing is not for everyone, and though I loved nursing and wanted to make a difference I had to understand that Healthcare is all about corporate money and full of dirty politics.
Do the best you can and think of your patients as part of your family ; that way you will go home with a satisfied heart.
Amen 🙏🏾 Thanks for the input #Nursesrock
Love the content guys! I'm starting the nursing program this fall. I've been a CNA for 14 years and have been terrified to go back to school and I finally took the step and got into the program!
Nice! Your years of patient experience will definitely help. I was so awkward when I started actually taking care of patients lol. Glad you took that leap! What school did are you going to?
Thank you!! Lol yeah I'm hoping it'll help out alot. I live in upstate New York. It's at CCC Corning Community College. I have most of my pre recs out of the way and some of the things I need for my BSN too. I went to college and dropped out after highschool. So it's nice to have some of it out of the way
Don’t become a nurse if money is all you think about, talks about $$$ 6 figures.
Corona hasn't pushed me away one bit all in on my dream
For real!
Gotta go get it.
Yeah Cali pays a lot but the cost of living is high. I watched your vid on applying to crna school. It’s competitive but once your finish with crna school your earning potential is up to 300k as a new grad.
Career change for me. Worked in mental health for almost 6 years now. Taking the last of my pre-reqs currently. Can’t wait to be a nurse!
Woop! Good luck on your journey
Hi,
I’m in the mental health field as well, and am looking to potentially switch to nursing or law. Would love to chat further with you.
I just got accepted into WGU's Nursing Program for Waco!! Super excited and scared at the same time. Thanks for your videos they have helped me out a lot! Ya'll stay safe out there!
@Feeds Untraceable Congrats!! Am still trying to finish my pre- req to apply to the WGU pre- licensure program in Waco May 2021. The enrollment counselor told me it was tough to enter Waco. If you don’t mind me asking, how was the application process for you and what where you stats?
Congrats my man! Hope things are going well for you
nurses rock. Your videos are very informative and helped me decide on which school is the best fit for me. I have 2 business degrees and 52. Switching careers. More focused .Thank you again
Glad I could help! What school you plan to attend?
Would you consider taking the managerial/executive route since you have so much business exp?
Yes I would consider it. I've interviewed with WGU. Concordia, uta. Thanks for responding.
You re old.
Heck yes, thanks for the video! We can definitely relate to a lot of the things that you’ve mentioned. Thanks for helping out our fellow nurses/nursing students.
After being a Surgical Tech and (Neurosurgery) First Assistant for over 8 years, I’m jumping into Nursing school in January. 👏👏👏 All fall programs were pushed to January due to the pandemic.
Neuro surgery?! 😳 sounds intense. can you share with us what program you’ll be attending. Sucks that it got pushed back so far
@@ACoupleNurses Yep, The Neuro room. I assisted in about 6 laminectomies and 3 ACDFs a week. ALIFs and Crannies were rare at my hospital. Those were don’t at Shand’s At UF.
I plan to do the program at NFC in a small Florida city called Madison. They offer both ASN & BSN degrees with a much lower tuition cost over UF or Sante Fe in Gainesville Florida.
I have a BS in Journalism and after nearly two years of being a news reporter, I want to go back for nursing. After doing the research its looking like I don't have the prereqs done to get into an accelerated program. Is it worth going back at this point?
You have to look at "Why" you'd go get your nursing degree. . . money? sense of purpose? need for a change?. . .if the WHY is big enough then its worth it.
I’ve been a case manager for 6 years I think I’m ready for a change as social work feels like I’m in a loop, I’m ready for a change to really do help folks
Come to the ICU!
Same here! I’m a case manager, and I’m completely over it and burned out. Im thinking about making a switch to the IT field, nursing or law
I just had someone reach out to me saying they work as a chef but want to get into nursing and after talking her out in his application!!
Lol that’s a BIG change there 😂
I'm taking a few prereqs in order to apply to my local ADN program. I have two bachelors degrees (Biology and Clinical Laboratory Science). I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist right now. I am a single mom, so ADN will work for me at the moment. Then I will be going for my BSN.
BSN will be there! Go get it and put on for us.
When it gets hard always try to see the light at the end of the tunnel and remember your “why”
@@ACoupleNurses thank yall so much for the encouragement! I will be sure to update you guys on my acceptance 💪🏾Love your channel and keep doing what yall are doing!!!!
A question im 38 year old you think? I'm too old to become a nurse
No
Yes
When I worked for a podiatrist I almost threw up on a patient while changing a wound dressing. I didn’t know at the time I was pregnant with my first son. Nurses here in CA can make well over six figures. Especially travel nurses
Yeah the bag is different for travel nurses and especially advance degrees or moving up in a specialty/administration
I’m finishing my major in international relations at 24 and I think I might switch to a minor in nursing once I finish, do you think starting at 25 is too late already?
No I'm in nursing school and I have classmates that are well in their 30s or 40s so no it's not late at all
I only been an Stna since September Anna I already want to go back to school is a good profession it's just a lot of work and a lot of the clients in the long-term care facility treat you like maid service and you have to explain to them that you are not
I made maid and you get a lot of clients that are very ungrateful
Currently in my last semester taking my last class for the pre requisites before transferring to nursing school, I’m currently a Host at a restaurant, do u think it’s possible to work and still go to nursing school?
i live in Cali the Bay Area, nursing pay here is crazy but they want every minute out of you.
Thanks for the comment! Cali is looking like a the move for us come 2021.
What do you mean by , “ they want every minute out of you?”
@@ACoupleNurses basically u gotta work ur butt off
@@ACoupleNurses just make sure u move outside of the bay like not in Oakland or SF because cost of living is high, just commute to work lol
@@themitchellclan8782 I'm thinking more orange county
How do you get pass the male sterotype
Granted “ballin” is subjective. Even entrance level nurses are making more than my bachelors of social work. $12-17 an hour isn’t uncommon for entrance pay for BSWs where I live. So even if it’s low $20 it still sucks, but still sucks a little less.
Yeah I did a B.A. in anthropology love the subject but I always wanted to be in the medical field but was discouraged because my math and chemistry was bad/hard for me. After graduating I took a medical assistant A.S. and I'm finishing it now but I rather do nursing I just put that idea off because I did not believe in myself. So I am going to work as an M.A. and do well in perquisites/teas then apply next year for ADN programs since the cost is less then do an online BSN. I hope I get in but programs are competitive. I am currently 24 about to be 25 so I feel like I'm way behind and dumb for waiting so long. But I'd regret it more not trying. Your video confirmed I'm doing the right move.
Nice video! Straight to the point and all valid points! New subscriber here!
Aye! Another Cordero in healthcare! Thanks for breaking down some of the main things about nursing, I feel like MA has some gross things as well that’s not for everyone. I’m excited for nursing and the challenge that comes with it. This vid motivated me in a way and I thank you for it. Good luck on your nursing career and thanks again!
Nursing scares me :( I have a BS in kinesiology so I got most of the sciences done
So did you get into the program?
I’m 28, married, and two kids and I’m in the middle of a career change. I’m interested in childbirth education and midwifery
Do it !
I want to start all over. How do I go about it? I need your assistant please
What you need help with
Stay safe. I can see you love your nursing career. You both rock
#NursesRock
I don't like how your intro came off because I got a Bachelor's degree in political science but how you're trying to convince anyone is not working for me yes I got a Bachelor's degree in political science
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍
mmmmmk ! so I have a bachelors in public health with a double major in business... having said that I work for my states public health department prior to that was working as a health advocate for those addicted to substances etc... working as a contract manager now - I miss directly impacting peoples lives and them impacting mine. I am moving to Houston and figured to attain my nursing degree there. I know it won't be an easy road but im ready for it! and if all fails ill be right back in the office jkjk lmao God willing I will be just fine ! thanks for the great video
do i have to be confident? what if im introverted? can deaf people work as a nurse?
I’m not sure how to answer this. . Confidence is developed over time. . Hearing is an important part of bedside nursing . . Not sure if dead people can work as bedside nurses but there many other options besides bedside
@@ACoupleNurses should i try remote jobs? should i do online nursing school since im deaf? worried about clinical , i can't talk and communicate with speaking people. where should i begin?
@@ACoupleNurses okay thanks for the response. were you always confident in nursing? do men need to work at being confident too?
Hey I live in houston I’m thinking about applying for the program did you take chemistry ?
Yes.
What if a college has their ACEN or CCNE at one location but not in their others locations. What does this mean? Does it mean I should only to the location listed with the accreditation on the website.
Def only go to accredited. Weird that some locations wouldnt be accredited. . . I'd do some research
A Couple Nurses thanks man I really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to ask councils at the school but they are not honest .They job is to get to signed up
advice nurse is cool. but u need experience on the floor first
How do people manage going back to school? I want to go back for nursing, but I'm worried about how to manage leaving my current FT job when I have a young daughter. Any advice?
I have also been wondering the same thing. Specifically the finance topic points. Definitely not an easy pick for me to simply just leave my consistency of salary pay to go back to school for a career change.
I just found your channel and wanted to know if you had any information on accelerated programs.
I think chamberlain offers an accelerated program but not sure
I am interested in going back to school for Nursing at WGU. I graduated from WGU with a Bachelor in Elementary Education in 2011. My dilemma is I just turned 50, and question am I too old to start nursing school?
Yes you are
No you are not. Too old !!it’s plenty of people older than you that go to nursing school go for it!!
#NursesRock
#NursesRock