After getting my prereqs done and giving it alot of thought, I have decided not to go ahead with the nursing program. I work as a cna now and I just dont think it is for me. Its just so much responsibility and so much knowledge you need to learn on so many subjects (I dont feel confident enough that I can learn all that would be required). I think I would like to be more specialized and narrow down my area of expertise. Thank you everyone here at allnurses. I have enjoyed reading all the posts here over the last couple of years and you guys have given me much to think about. Now that nursing is not a guaranteed job like it used to be, I am even more committed into going into a different direction.
I still want to stay in health care and now since my prereqs are done Im ready to apply to one of the healthcare programs at my community college. In addition to nursing, they offer respiratory therapy or radiologic technology. For those that work in hospitals, can you tell me what the job prospects are for each of those? Do you think one has a better occupational outlook than the other? Im trying to do as much research as I can for both of those programs. Im looking to eventually be able to divorce my husband (he is abusive) and make enough to support my kids on my own.
Thanks so much guys