artsy3

Thanks for all the responses! After much soul searching, I realize that I love the field of psychology. It's the classes I've taken so far that I have not been enthusiastic about, because they are not exactly psychology related but still necessary for the degree (eg. research design and statistics). I have no plans to go into research once I get my masters, but it is still required. So, now I am wondering if I should continue on this path or go into nursing with a concentration on psychiatric nursing? The thought of treating the "whole" person is very appealing to me.

Thanks, Jules. The program is a very intense one. It is 67 hours so not a quick 2 year program, unfortunately. The time and expense are not things I can really spare. I honestly don't see myself doing both programs. Whichever one I choose leaves little to no time to explore the other with 3 kids and their activities. I want to make the wisest decision. I am happy to hear that age should not be a variable in the decision :)

Thanks so much everyone for such great advice and insight. I really appreciate it!

I am sure you are trying to help, and I appreciate the advice. But, first...I am a female. And second, I don't think I am unaccomplished. I graduated college, worked in the field of psychology, got married and chose to stay home with my 3 children working as an artist out of my home in order to stay home. It is now that my youngest is almost 4, that I am ready to go back to school to either get a masters in psychology which would allow me to work in that field for more money or choose a different path. The decision of which path to choose is not a choice based on emotions. It is a choice based on which would be a better fit for me.

I am 37 years old and just started graduate school in psychology 6 months ago. I had always wanted to get my masters but due to marriage and 3 kids have not been able to until now. The program is very competitive and I was one of only 12 candidates chosen. So, I should feel honored to be in this program. But, my heart is not in it like I thought it would be. I worked so hard to get in, and now I'm not sure I want to do this. My mother is a nurse (RN with masters), my only 2 aunts are nurses (RN's with masters), one brother is a nurse, my other brother is a doctor, my father is a doctor, my SIL is a doctor. Basically, my entire family is in the medical field. My mother always wanted for me to be a nurse, but I always resisted the idea. I was very rebellious, and our relationship was not a good one. So, I am thinking that perhaps I was really meant to be a nurse and just resisted the idea due to my feelings toward my mother. Now, that our relationship has improved, I am actually open to the idea. I feel like I know so much already just growing up and spending so much time with nurses and doctors that I think I would be a really good nurse. How do I know if that is the path I should take? If it is, how do I deal with the embarassment of being so wishy washy with my life at 37