r/Nurses 10h ago

US Don’t know if I should do nursing. What stops me is fear.

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I’m scared of:
A PT dying because of me
Nurses being mean, I worked in an ER and nurses and people there were mean.
Missing something
Not passing the state exams

Ultimately I would like to work as a NP, in dermatology or research and I would like to teach. I don’t want someone’s life to depend on me, is this something that can happen?
I already have an MBA, so idk if that does anything for me in this field?
I’m in Indiana. So….


r/Nurses 13h ago

US 55 yr old considering LPN path

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Hello! My children are grown. I currently work as a personal caregiver with a good agency. I was trained as a CNA, but my license has lapsed.

I am considering studying to be an LPN for better pay and more challenging work.

I have had arthritis since my 20s, but it is very well managed. My current job is very physical. Would an LPN path be more physically demanding? I am very strong for my age.

Thanks for your time!