04-07-2002, 12:01 AM
I just finished my second degree (A.A.S. in nursing) and started working as a Registered Nurse a couple of months ago. I worked as a Patient Care Assosiate - a glorified nurse aid - for three years while I was studying nursing. I also have a B.S. in psychology. Basically, there is a huge nation wide nurse shortage that is projected to last for at least the next twenty years or so, so jobs are just there for the asking if you are qualified. Plus being a male makes you even more in demand. When I was looking for my first RN job I had my pick of any hospital in the city, plus various staffing agencies and out of state hospitals. I got a job at my fist choice hospital. The salary is pretty good for straight out of school. I also work in a local emergeny room on the weekends as an ER tech for a little extra cash. I plan on going back to school for my B.S. in nursing, getting a Master's and becoming a Nurse Practitioner, and maybe eventually med school. If you want to see every every possible human deformity this is the job for you.
EDIT: I worked as a bike messenger for a few years in the mid-90's. That was a kick-ass fun job but kinda rough on the body and sucked the big one in bad weather.
Edited By Mr. Brownstone on April 06 2002 at 7:03
EDIT: I worked as a bike messenger for a few years in the mid-90's. That was a kick-ass fun job but kinda rough on the body and sucked the big one in bad weather.
Edited By Mr. Brownstone on April 06 2002 at 7:03