I just don't know what to do

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I know healthcare in general is something I am very interested in. I want to help people live longer healthier lives. I have always been into a more holistic side of life but I still believe in good old traditional medicine practices being good as well. I am currently somewhat of pre-nursing student. When I first enrolled in school I was going on the nursing track but started learning towards nutrition because it truly is my passion. I love talking to people about their diets and exercise plans. I also thought it was meant for me since I am finally in a place that has a school that offers a nutrition degree like 10 minutes from my house. The only problem is that a traditional dietitian doesn't make what I think 4 years of school plus an internship deserves. However I know with nursing I know I would make what I need at least in the beginning because I am always checking the job listings in my area. How did you make your decision to become a nurse? This is my last semester before the classes/prereqs change. For nutrition I need to take college level chemistry, but for nursing I only need intro to chem. I saved the chemistry classes for last on purpose. Someone please help.

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Hey everyone I am answering my own question and decided to post it here just in case anyone in the future is having the same problem as me. Research is the best thing and I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. If I get my BSN I can be qualified to sit for the Certified Clinical Nutrition board and I could also become a Certified Diabetes Educator. So that is what I am going to do, go for the BSN and feel confident in my decision.

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Good for you. You can also have both worlds! have you looked into Endocrinology? You can tap into you passion of nutrition and also work with your BSN as well.

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Thanks. No I haven't but I will now. Thats another thing I like about this profession there are so many opportunites available for people. I so can't wait until I am there :).

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