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Nursing or Psychology?

Psychology or Nursing?

  • I have been told my whole life to become a nurse because they make so much money, there is high demand, etc. I have never really had a passion for it, though, and blood and stuff sort of grosses me out. I am, however, very interested in psychology. I always have been. When I first started college I was a Nursing major because that's what I've always been told to do. When I got into Anatomy and saw how hard it was, it really discouraged me. I got a D in that class. That's when I changed my major to Psychology. I am now about to graduate with my AA in Psychology and I absolutely love it to death, but I have been researching and apparently, you have to get your PhD to do anything with it and it's a really competitive field to get into. Now I'm thinking of going back to Nursing. I don't think I would HATE Nursing, it's just not my dream job like Psychology; but salary is very important to me and I don't have $100,000 to spend on school. My question is - in reality, in today's economy, and under my circumstances - what would you do? Is it too late to go back to nursing?

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    Kayla, I've been a nurse for nearly 20 years and let me tell you, if you think it's not for you then chances are, it's not for you. Having said that, let me say this ~ why do you think that all nursing is blood and guts? I work in critical care and I love it when the blood and guts start flying but if you send me to a psych unit or psych floor, guess what happens? I HATE it. It's still "nursing" but not my cup of tea. I simply and honestly don't have the aptitude for it re: I want to fix your guts, not your mind. There is quite a bit of psych in most aspects of nursing but it's not my MAIN function. I'm a blood & guts nurse. You're not so please don't feel you're expected to be or "force" yourself to be something you're not. That only leads to job dissatisfaction and depression. Select the area of nursing that best suits your temperament and you'll likely find the niche you're looking for. Q: "what would you do? Is it too late to go back to nursing?" A: I would become a psych nurse, no qualms about it. It's never too late. If you struggle with body parts then that merely means you're a true psych nurse. None of them like body parts. lol. Best of luck in your future educational endeavors.

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It's up to you. If you want to have a career in Psychology, keep in mind that you do need at least a Master's Degree to do anything. If you can tolerate that much school, it's worth it. If you don't like Nursing, then simply don't do Nursing.

phs625

In this world, there is no such thing as "doing what's best" when it comes to jobs. The best results come to those who never stop going after what they really want. It's possible. It's more possible than anything in America. One key thing to remember is that the USA is THE land of opportunity, and a lot of people forget how literal that phrase is. America has no boundaries. You can literally do whatever it is you want, but you have to work for it. There is ALWAYS a way. In your situation, I would most definitely say go after the Psychology career. For one thing, psychology is such an exciting job to pursue. I studied psychology both in high school and for a year in college. There's always something new to look at. Nursing is always going to be in demand, but so is psychology. It sounds like Nursing means nothing to you, so there is no point in even considering it. You've already come this far with psychology, so the only direction to look to is forward, and the only thing that's ahead is going for that PhD. :) You can do this. There is always a way. If it's something you're passionate about, well...there's your answer.

Andy

Well, yes, Nursing is in High Demand and likely always will be, and yes, the pay is pretty high, which makes it appealing; however, if it is not your true passion, you may just want to finish out a Bachelor in Psychology. With a Bachelor of Psychology, you are eligible to take up Graduate Schooling to become a Psychologist or a Counselor. You can either choose a PhD/PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology or you can go for a Master in any of the following: Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counselor, Community Counselor, School Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Career Counselor, etc. You just need to figure out what it is you truly want to do and follow the necessary path to reach that goal. Graduate Schooling is expensive, but if you do well enough in your Undergraduate Years, you could qualify for a Tuition Waiver and Monthly Stipend to be a Graduate Assistant. When there is a will, there is a way!

Dorothy K.

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