Science has always been my thing.
But I’ve moved away from wanting to apply to med school. I just don’t think it’s right for me at this time. I’m planning on applying to nursing school because I work at St. Francis Manor in town (a senior living facility) as a CNA (certified nursing assistant). I absolutely love working there.
The people I met at St. Francis have been awesome. Not just the people I work with, but the residents themselves. I love them. I’m lucky to have met those people. I absolutely love working there and I love the work that I’m doing.
My parents were like, “I think it takes a really specific kind of person to enjoy working with old people and doing that kind of work, so maybe consider it.“ And so I think I’m applying to nursing school for the next year.
I talked a lot with Professor Sieck and a little with Professor Swartz about post-grad opportunities. I am also a member of the HPAC (Health Professions Advisory Committee) career community. I was aware of Grinnell’s high success of sending students into health care when I was first applying, and it was definitely important to me in terms of understanding next steps careerwise and achieving my goals post-grad.
I’m considering accelerated BSN programs. I might do one that’s a dual enrollment where you can get your PhD in nursing as well.
I think it’ll be good. I think it’s a better option for me right now than med school. If it isn’t the right option, that’s okay because I can always do something else.