If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

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For some reason I was thinking about Spinal Tap, at the end, when the guy says he would sell hats if he wasn't a musician.

So if you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

If I was being serious, probably a social worker, because when I went back to school, I was debating between social work and nursing.

If I was being whimsical, I'd be an astronaut. Even though I think I'm too tall, and know I'm too out of shape and don't have the science and engineering brain for it. But it's a fun thought!

realistic ones now- pt or ot, endocrinologist, dermatologist,infectious disease dr, something in finance or accounting. there are so many different professions. police officer but i dont think i have the right personality for it. maybe flight attendent yet

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

Garbage man. I know several and they are the happiest guys in the world. Work outside, no desk, lots of exercise.

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Specializes in ICU.

Found a way to fufill my dream of owning my own ice cream shoppe

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Specializes in Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU.

Maybe be a librarian, there are books and the people who are there, can take themselves to the bathroom, they take their family members home, and you have to get your own coffee when you are there and it's quiet...

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Not sure if I should be answering this since I am not a nurse yet, but I graduate next semester. I think I would be an elementary school teacher. Not because I have any real desire for teaching but realistically I think it would be a good career for a mother and I think it would be kind of easy. I don't mean any offense by that I think its a very important profession and I'm sure it ahs its own set of stresses but still I feel it wouldn't be too bad. My dream though was always to be a biologist of some sort out in the field :)

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I would have done interior designing. It is truly my passion. I love designing. I simply love working with color. They evoke so many emotions. Perhaps an architech, but I heard it's not a good time to be one in this economy.

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Specializes in PMHNP.

I would think of some amazingly brilliant idea and then go strike a major deal on "The Shark Tank" and become a millionaire :)

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Realistic: Physical Therapist- I'm big on rehab.

Whimsical: I would love to own a cafe where everyone gathers to play board games and sip hot cocoa!

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Before entering nursing school, I was an Aviation Electrician and had plans to go back to school to become an Electrical Engineer. Because of my husband having medical issues, I have seen the best and worst or nursing. It was when I was able to see the worst nursing has to offer that I realized that I could do better. Yes, I could make more money as an Engineer or even as an aviation electrician BUT money isn't everything. I will be the nurse that you want to have when you need me and I will love every minute of it!

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Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.

This is my second degree...so what else would I do?

Realistic: sexual health educator, non profit management, or grant writer. (I'll probably actually get around to all three of these in

my lifetime, I have plans to start another non-profit in the next 5-10 years).

Pipe dream: professional cyclist, horse trainer, or potter.

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I would have been a lawyer. I'm actually starting law school next year.

Whimsical I would have been a famous singer, fashion designer or a chef. I told my cousin who is trying to break into the music business that I'll be her back ground singer if she wants me too.

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1. Professional Traveler- you know the ones who get to review the hotels and airlines

2. Cupcake bakery owner

3. Hospitality at Disney World

4. Wedding Planner

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