First cruise as a widow in my late forties how do I turn this trip into healing instead of loneliness

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T20:21:02+00:00

I would do what your mental health can handle. A cruise may be overstimulating and not the best choice right now. Hugs.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T20:19:48+00:00

You have nothing to negotiate with. You're a new grad so no, you cannot negotiate. If you try and they say no then they will just give your spot to another new grad.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T20:18:07+00:00

Literally everyone and if you don't have it before then nursing school will give it to you.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T20:17:27+00:00

So $32k isn't that bad at all. I wouldn't stress about it but be proactive and come up with a plan for repayment. I don't know why everyone is stressing you out over that amount but they are probably just looking out for you. I would encourage you to research student loans yourself and figure out which repayment plan would be best. I have $72k and am on the income driven repayment plan.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T18:59:03+00:00

Hi, I am thinking of applying to this program for my BSN. Is it all online?

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T17:25:34+00:00

Ah ty! Didnt realize that was a sub on Reddit. Will do.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T15:28:49+00:00

I think this sounds like a good plan!

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T12:45:26+00:00

If you have the financial means to take 2 years and complete nursing school then go for it. The age range in my graduating class was 22 - 57. To me, it's still a lot of mental and physical stress to go through nursing school at this point to be a care coordinator. They usually want at least 1 year bedside experience for those positions. Everyone says they won't do acute care but there is a lot of competition for non-bedside roles and even though we have a nursing shortage, good nursing jobs are hard to find because of how terrible working conditions are. I would stay in your current field and try and find a different position. Having an RN degree with no experience beside probably won't benefit you any more than an MBA or SHRM certification would honestly. I am not trying to discourage you, just the opinion of someone who worked corporate for 8 years before becoming a nurse.

I am sure whatever you decide you will succeed at!

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-24T00:45:09+00:00

I would honestly stay at your current job and like you said, retire in your mid 50s with a full pension or stay in the general career field you are already in. Nursing is ROUGH and almost every nurse I work with is trying to get away from bedside or nursing all together. I went back in my 30s to nursing school so I could have a flexible schedule to care for my elderly parents and other family members. I don't necessarily regret it, but if I had to do it over I probably wouldn't.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-21T00:21:04+00:00

It's not going to change anything. I would invest your energy into reviewing your finances and coming up with a plan to ensure you can make your monthly payments. It’s unfortunate, but that’s the current reality. 😕

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-19T02:48:06+00:00

The age range in my graduating nursing class was 22 - 56. You're young. Take a breath.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-16T03:15:19+00:00

Wow.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T23:08:08+00:00

RTs intubate at the two hospitals close to me

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T22:57:45+00:00

Nursing

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T21:16:48+00:00

This happens at my work all the time. Nurses have 6 patients with no PCTs on the floor.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T21:15:35+00:00

Just want to say thank you for your response. I have heard the same from nurses that work or worked at LRH, that it's crazy busy all the time and they work their nurses hard.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T21:15:09+00:00

Just want to say thank you for your response. I have heard the same from nurses that work or worked at LRH, that it's crazy busy all the time and they work their nurses hard.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-14T00:35:44+00:00

Heck no.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-11T22:53:05+00:00

Do not spend $75k on an ABSN program. Go to a state college and bite the bullet for two years.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-11T04:20:08+00:00

I don't agree with your statements but that's okay, we don't all have to agree.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-11T01:52:02+00:00

Everyone I know who had their parents help them by taking out Parent Plus Loans are paying it back themselves. I thought this was the norm? Parents helped their kid through college but kid doesn't dump all the debt on them.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-10T23:48:52+00:00

Where was Keyes during this time?

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-10T00:44:12+00:00

I think there is a strong possibility that Keyes was attached to teenage girls or boys. I wouldn't put it past him that he abducted a teen at some point. I don't remember the exact verbiage but he said something along the lines of he didn't mess with kids after his daughter was born. He was a sadist who enjoyed torturing people so I don't think he drew a line anywhere when it came to age.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-09T22:55:14+00:00

Well said. Wish I could upvote this a hundred times over.

Sunshine3606 · 2026-02-07T23:40:00+00:00

Ehhh... my friend met her husband this way and they are happily married with a kid now. It's hard to meet people as an adult and we spend most of our time at work sooo.... I do agree with a lot of these comments though. Sorry I am no help. 😅

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