I went to school to become a licensed practical nurse straight out of high school. Ten years later, I went back and became a registered nurse. During a four-year period in New Hampshire, I had a management position in a home care agency, which suited me well. After moving back to Massachusetts, however, I found I was unable to get a similar position without a specialized degree, which led to a BS in psychology from Bridgewater State College and a BSN in nursing from UMass Boston. I also hold a paralegal certifi more...