Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

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The question is in the title. And pertains to actual work.

I would have traveled to other cultures and done some DWB type thing but I still would have picked nursing. I probably would have pursued NP or WOCN (might still do that). I would have liked to have added some ER or critical care type experience.

I've been surrounded by friends and family who do work they enjoy, I have a lot of builders in my circle who love the work but may loathe the paperwork amd bureaucracy (I'd think there was something wrong with us if we didn't, apologies to lawyers ? ).

And also if I may, why did you choose nursing?

Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

I did my do-over, I chose nursing. :)

Specializes in Pain Management, FNP, Med/Surg, Tele.

Forensic Scientist

Speech language pathologist, a.k.a. speech therapist. The job has normal hours and great pay. People actually respect them for what they do. They make a difference while only spending a limited amount of time with their patients.

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

FBI something interesting and adventurous! Well really anything not in nursing.

Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

DO or physical therapist

Specializes in ER, PACU, Med-Surg, Hospice, LTC.

Sonographer. I was accepted to the program, but turned it down and entered Nursing. Almost two decades later and I still regret it. I would have also absolutely loved becoming a Veterinarian.

Specializes in UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych.

Psychologist/Psychiatrist; possibly specializing in forensics

Specializes in ICU/PACU.

Something in the creative field, maybe graphic design, architecture or interior design. If I had a do over I would do a lot of things differently but nursing is who I am now, so it's hard to imagine anything different.

Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

If I could start over from age 18, either physician or veterinarian.

This is my "do over" and I am happy I got my chance to do so! Good luck to you all in your endeavors!

Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.
Specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.

I'm a crafty person, and I love cooking, especially baking. I would love to have been a home ec teacher, but most school districts have completely phased them out.

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