Career Dilemma

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I made a career decision before getting into nursing about studying something else once i had my nursing license. Now i'm not so sure. Back in 2010, i started taking classes towards engineering. At the time, i was not so sure about the particular engineering so i enrolled into some science classes. In 2011, i visited a friend, and he explained to me the advantages of doing nursing especially job availability and the ability to work less and make more. After listening to him, I decided to give it a thought. It took me 7 months to make up my mind about switching to nursing. The idea being that i could graduate with an associate, work less number of hours, make enough to sponsor myself through engineering school without taking a loan. Don't get me wrong, I am passionate about helping people, but i have had this engineering thing in my head since i was 10yrs old. Graduated with my nursing associates in 2014 and got a job right a way. Before completing nursing school, i had finished with Calculus courses. I have since worked in various places and finally landed in Oncology. I tried going back into engineering, but my friends tried to talk me out of it and instead advised me to continue with my bachelors in nursing which i have no interest in pursuing. The thought of me wanting an engineering degree keeps lingering in my head, so i finally took an engineering physics class and passed with flying colors. Now i registered for my last math and physics class. I now have doubts if i am making the right decision to want to continue with a degree in computer engineering. I have about 1 more semester after this to complete the prerequisites and 2-3yrs to obtain a bachelor in computer engineering or science degree. The normal average number of years traditional students take to complete this degree is 6-7years. I wonder if anyone has gone route before. Any advise is welcome.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Kudos to you for sticking with YOUR goal despite everyone else's opinion. I wish you the best of luck on your education and achieving your ultimate goal.

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Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Pay attention to the nagging thoughts! I say go for the engineering degree. I believe all education and life experiences prepare you for the work you are meant to do. My believe you'll find a way to merge these two specialities to express your unique gifts:)

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I'm going through the same thing except that I never got to take those higher math courses. only took till precal. I was actually pushed for nursing and now I need to go to support myself however my interest is always in other areas and my talent lies in stem fields. I think you and me are not alone many others choose nursing to support themselves but honestly... choose what you;re passionate about if the money issue is solved because it should be practical but in the end it is our life and we choose our own life

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