Being a Vet Tech to becoming a RN

Wondering if anyone on this site has gone through what i'm seriously considering doing.

I am a yong Veterinary Technician, been out of school for 1 1/2 years now. I love being a Vet Tech but am not able to live off my income. I find everything about the nursing world very intriguing but thought I couldn't do the Human nurse thing. But now I am seriously contemplating going back to school to become a RN. If anyone has done this I would like to know what steps you took, what was the most difficult thing, if it really is easier since you were a vet tech to become a rn like everyone thinks it will be? and any other advice you may have.

I would greatly appreciate it. I am trying to take all the precautionary steps I can so I don't make another mistake!

Thank you!
petnurse2humnurse
I was a Vet Tech for a couple of years 20+ years ago. I found nursing school to be much easier for me than for others. Drawing blood, giving injections and starting IVs is much easier on a human who is somewhat able to understand, hold still without restraint and MOST of them don't bite! LOL You already have understanding of A & P, many of the diseases are the same or similar. Dealing with patient's families can be trying at times - but I would say no worse that some of the most difficult pet owners I encountered. Go for it!!!! The pay is much better, the responsibilities are greater though!!S8ntollie
Moved to the Nursing Career Advice Forum. Good luck to you.
Thank you so much! That is exactly what I want to hear. Is there anyway you could elaborate on what you meant by more responsibilities? Also, what degree do you have, or did you go for first? I really want to know what i'm getting into before I jump with both feet first. Again - I appreciate this so much!
I am totally going to be doing the same things, been a vet tech for 10 yrs, getting my liscence in July and hopefully going to school for RN and getting in there..... I need a change of pace, I will always love animals but I need to start making real money to live comfortably...
I was a vet tech (not licensed) through high school and college(s). I applied, got accepted, and *poof* was a RN. Ok..maybe it was a little more difficult than that. School was perhaps a little easier because of the background knowledge I had, but not significantly so. I think what I like best about nursing is that I really feel knowledgeable and prepared to care for my patients now. All my training for teching was on the job and I felt that certain parts of of my training weren't as complete as they should have been. I feel more confident about my skills as a nurse. I also really like that I can be a much stronger advocate for my patients now. I would've loved to stay a vet tech long term, but there just isn't enough respect or pay for the job and it's way too tough on your body.