Nursing Musicians?

[jackothedrummer1]

I am currently a musician (seeking BA Music) trying to decide whether I should pursue nursing.

I wanted to know if you guys could help me come up with a list of pros and cons of nursing when compared to the music degree. I love performing music, but helping others and the money is also appealing...I'm in quite a dillemma!!! Your help is much appreciated!

~Drew

[Foley6]

Hello,

I am a musician and a nurse also. I have never had any formal training in music apart from a few years of classical guitar. I am self taught to sing and play various instruments including Hammered Dulcimer and Sitar. Anyway, the nice thing about nursing is that you have a job that not only pays the bills, but also pays for equipment, recording costs, etc.. You can find a job anywhere, so if you would like to re-locate, it is no problem. Nursing is VERY hard though, I wont lie to you about that. You may have to put the music on the back burner while you are in school, but once you are done, you should have plenty of time for both. I work 2 days a week on the weekends only, and get paid as if I work all week. I also get full time benefits. I spend all week working on music, recording and playing shows, etc. from what I have experienced, I will say that it is extremely difficult to make any money in music. Good luck. check out www.vequinox.com