If you could go back and choose....

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Hey everyone!!

If you could go back and choose a specialty or dream job (if you're not in it already), what would it be? For example, if you knew what you know now about nursing, would you still have chosen to be a nurse or another career? I would want to go back and become a pharmacist...

God is within her, she will not fail.- Psalms 46:5

something I could be proud of... federal prosecutor, FBI/CIA, fighter pilot, you know something cushy, respected, mysterious, and revered. those stuff

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

Air Force PJ

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but i want a job where i could be a part time stripper (1 day a week) just for the fun ....

Jealous of the wardrobe? ;)

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Specializes in EDUCATION;HOMECARE;MATERNAL-CHILD; PSYCH.

Astronaut or a Pilot

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I'd have to say physician. I love all things medical and I like to be in charge and the lack of authority and frustration when I can't provide what the patient needs because some doctor has a stick up their bt bothers me. If I had to start now, no way. Have kids and a hubby and no longer am willing to sacrifice the time required. But if I was, say, back in high school again, single and childless, I'd pick that route.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

I would be a stay at home mom if I didn't love being a trauma nurse so much. Right now I have my ideal--mostly with my kids, part-time in my #1 pick for units in my region. And I make special occasion cakes on the side. :)

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Specializes in Surgical Intensive Care.

KelRn......."I entertained the idea during college of dropping out and opening a bakery or an ice cream store. Some days (basically any day that involves me dealing with DCF) I wish I'd done that."

"Otherwise, Supreme Court Justice, Ruler of the World, anything where I can get paid to travel the world."

you can aways become a traveling nurse.... A nurse will always be a nurse.... you can't be pulled into a different calling.... This is a lifestyle that I appreciate your dedication to...

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I would teach History if I could go back in time. Less stress and I have always loved the subject!

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Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor.

I would be a self made billionaire. Then I would open animal rescues all over so every animal would have a happy home.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Perinatal, Endoscopy, IVF Lab.

Artist (and not the starving kind)

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Given my personal circumstances, I'm fine with what I chose. Marine Biology and Art interest me as well.

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This question is directed to professional nurses.

I doubt that you said this to diminish the role of CNAs in healthcare. One thing I've noticed, at my place of work at least, is that many CNAs hold very romanticized views of what being a nurse is actually like. Some of them seem to think that the job is a lot easier than it is, and that getting a job in their dream specialty will be a snap.

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