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Graduated High School: Loved the idea of nursing but went into business instead because I didn't think the nursing schedule would allow enough family time.
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Didn't like having to take home projects and work in internships so I dropped out of college
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Continued taking general education classes in college
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Made several nurse friends and discovered I did like their schedule/availability/lifestyle. Finally decided to pursue nursing.
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Started and graduated EMT school
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Started working on an ambulance
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Finished my prerequisites for nursing and was ready to apply to programs.
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Started working in an ER to gain hospital experience
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Continued my education online to obtain my general AA/AS
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Started applying for nursing schools but kept getting rejections despite my experience and qualifications.
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COVID pandemic shut down schools
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Graduated with general AA/AS
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Schools began to open nursing programs and lift requirements
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Finally an answered prayer and after numerous applications I am accepted into nursing school at UUN!
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I would like to work as a new grad for a few years in an ER.
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I would also like to consider getting my MSN so that I may work as an instructor.