Should I change my major (from nursing)?

[nobody's_hero]

My mother asked me over the weekend if I was still planning on going to nursing school (she's been the biggest advocate of me going to nursing school to become an RN), and I told her (before the bill passed) that I wasn't sure if this is such a great field (healthcare, nursing) to be going into right now. Now that the bill has passed, I'm REALLY not sure if this is something I want to spend over two more years in school to finish, and get out right around the time that our healthcare system starts to implode.

Not only that, but now my student loans will come directly from the U.S. government (also courtesy of the "—>healthcare<—" bill), which is risky considering the Federal government's credit might be about to go down the shitter as soon as China opens its eyes.

Honestly, I've never wanted to go for nursing. I'd rather be a (real) constitutional lawyer, because there just aren't enough of those these days, but then again, that may be a useless career field, as well. Not only that, but I'd have to go to a private college (more $$$ than I could afford) for a decent education in constitutional law, because there's no public college that hardly even mentions the Constitution anymore.

 

[amy31416]

I chose option 3. But keep this in mind: Nursing is a very stable occupation where you will learn skills that can actually save a person's life, and you can get a job almost anywhere.

This is a potentially easy and ethical way to support yourself while you go to school for a law degree.

edit: I don't mean "easy" as in it's an easy job, I mean it's convenient and you can shop around for a job that suits your schedule.

 

[squarepusher]

Nursing is great, you will be able to find a job with good pay

 

[roho76]

I said no because I just made a deal with my doctor to see us out of her home for cash. I WILL NOT pay for this stupid fucking health care ponzi scheme.

 

[nobody's_hero]

I chose option 3. But keep this in mind: Nursing is a very stable occupation where you will learn skills that can actually save a person's life, and you can get a job almost anywhere.

This is a potentially easy and ethical way to support yourself while you go to school for a law degree.

edit: I don't mean "easy" as in it's an easy job, I mean it's convenient and you can shop around for a job that suits your schedule.

Thanks for the reply. I know it is a good field, now. I'm trying to think ahead, though. I appreciate any advice, especially from people on here that have been in the healthcare field themselves, but are as cautious as I am about what the future holds in store—especially when government keeps fudging with reality. It's the same reason I wouldn't invest in the stock market right now (if I had much money to invest, that is). I don't know how much of it is a distortion, or will be distorted.

 

[nobody's_hero]

I said no because I just made a deal with my doctor to see us out of her home for cash. I WILL NOT pay for this stupid fucking health care ponzi scheme.

Haha. I love the spirit. Keep it alive.

 

[amy31416]

Thanks for the reply. I know it is a good field, now. I'm trying to think ahead, though. I appreciate any advice, especially from people on here that have been in the healthcare field themselves, but are as cautious as I am about what the future holds in store—especially when government keeps fudging with reality. It's the same reason I wouldn't invest in the stock market right now (if I had much money to invest, that is). I don't know how much of it is a distortion, or will be distorted.

If you stick with nursing, your skills will be invaluable within and outside the system.

My mother was a nurse, and I do not believe that the need for nurses and healthcare professionals is exaggerated. In fact, I believe that there is an underground market that will result from this "health care reform" bill. The more you can learn about it, the better. It will in no way take away from you being a constitutional scholar or lawyer.

Consider yourself a renaissance man.

 

[brandon]

Nursing is one of the last great careers.

 

[low preference guy]

don't quit just because the government is getting involved. but if you'd rather do something else quit.

back to the point about the government, this bill will probably accelerate the crash of the dollar and bring about the collapse of the political system. if i were you, i would work extra hard to find ways to work outside of the government, e.g., completely in the private sector in the U.S. (if there is a private sector), or learn another language to move to another country where you can practice private medicine. many countries in south america are pretty backward but you still have plenty of opportunities to practice in the private sector.

 

[Live_Free_Or_Die]

If you want to be in the medical field be in the medical field and also offer private independent medical services to liberty friends.

Will you be breaking some asinine law.... probably...
Do you think most liberty advocates give a crap what other people think about what goes on in the privacy of their own home... probably not...

 

[Natalie]

Nursing is a great field. I'm a political science major, which is worthless unless you're planning to go to law school, which I'm not. I want to switch majors and do nursing now, but I only have one semester left, so I figured I will finish my current degree and get a nursing degree later. Plus nursing is recession-proof. Nurses are always needed.

 

[cjm]

Honestly, I've never wanted to go for nursing. I'd rather be ...

If I know any truth in this world, it's this -- you want to make your money doing the things you love (or at least like). Your chosen career may manifest itself in a surprising way. You might end up being a law librarian or a constitutional novelist instead of the constitutional lawyer, but you should do what you like to do.

 

[nobody's_hero]

Thanks for the input, everyone.

I've taken my TEAS entrance test earlier this month. Waiting to see whether or not I made the cut.

 

[Baptist]

Can't you take like 6-10 classes at a community college and then go to a two-year nursing school? This will save you a crap ton of money unless you have your mind set on getting a bachelors.

You could become a nurse ASAP and start making money to pay off your loans. While your working you can study law on your own so that you can pass the bar. You don't have to blow 100k in schooling to become a lawyer.

We also need more nurse midwives who can deliver babies at home. I'm sure our country will outlaw that someday, but there will always be a black market for homebirths because some of us will never have kids in the hospital.

 

[Elwar]

Have you considered Chiropractic? If you're interested in the medical side of things, they make some good money. My sister is a pediatric Chiropractor which means she mainly works with children, she works 3 days a week and makes close to $200k...

You do have to go to school for at least 6 years though.

 

[Cinderella]

im a RN...it is the best career ever...there is so much to do and learn

 

[XNavyNuke]

I'm all about synergies and niches, so you question got me looking around. I found this article and thought I'd link it.

Making A Case For The RN/JD
Nurses Bring Unique Background to Practice of Law

The nurse-lawyers bring to each of these specialty areas a unique eye, said John Bagley, a partner with Morrison Mahoney. “We’re able to review regulations not just with a lawyer’s eye, but with the help of nurse-attorneys who can talk the talk, if you will, understand medicine, and also understand the practical aspects, as well,” he explained. “So it’s not just a bunch of lawyers sitting around telling doctors how to practice medicine; it’s lawyers with the knowledge of how the real world of health care works counseling clients.”

And by melding their experiences in health care and law, Beattie, Fernald, and Lyons, can offer some unique insight that can help clients after a suit has been filed, but also assist them avoiding claims, and thus the courtroom.

Good luck in whatever decision that you come to.

XNN

 

[pacelli]

Nurses will always be in high demand, especially psychiatric nursing. Major nursing shortages will always exist in that specialty because the burnout rate is high.

 

[amy31416]

Nurses will always be in high demand, especially psychiatric nursing. Major nursing shortages will always exist in that specialty because the burnout rate is high.

That's for sure. And another thing that I thought of is that the demand is going to go through the roof not just because of retiring baby boomers, but because of all the wounded military coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

[Todd]

Traveling nurses rake in the dough. If you're young and want to live out of a suitcase for a few years and make some money.....this isn't so bad.