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That is what I have been noticing which is not a problem. I would definitely have to load up on the human sciences and math but I have been tinkering with my degree for so long that it really doesn't matter at this point. Thankfully I have a loving wife that wants to support my efforts as she knows that I am not happy with my current position. I have also been looking at PA programs as a path of possibilities but they seem very hard to get into.

Currently working in the computer industry. What about you?

Spartan, I am kind of in the same boat that you are in. I totally hate my current employment and although I make a decent salary, it is not fulfilling. So, I did the soul search and decided on the medical field and thus found this site. Life is not about the money but rather being happy. :) Anyway, I am going to be keeping an eye on this thread. :)

Thanks for the quick reply... I so want that huge change. I love caring for people and having human interaction as well. To be honest, I took a job in computers because it was something to do, not something I loved. So, I did a lot of soul searching and thought about things I wanted to do and the medical field was at the top of my list. When I was in the Army deployed to Saudi Arabia (first gulf war) I had the opportunity to help out at the aid station for several months. All I did was take vitals and help in the triage process, but I loved every minuet of it to the point that I volunteered for the combat medic course. I think that I am suited for this field but never had the guts to actually do it until now. My wife will be finished with her masters this year, so I am looking to switch careers. I will be coming back to the states once my contract is finished (2 years) and we are pretty much open to any area but I want to start gathering information and gaining knowledge on it. Heck, if I can find a good online school I might even start working on it. LPN might be the way to go.... I'm just a little lost and over whelmed. I thought we had a ton of acronyms in computers! Sheesh!

Hello to all! I found this site while surfing for information on nursing and hoped that someone could help point me in the right direction or give me advice. I am currently working in the computer field supporting the military in Germany (civilian) but I am tired of this... I have been working towards my degree in computer information system for many years and I think that I am simply burnt out of the field all together. I have no drive to progress nor to complete my degree. So, it is time for a career change as I simply cannot put myself through this any longer. I figure this will happen in the next two years once I complete my current obligation. so I have a little time and I am trying to plan this out. I have been looking towards nursing as a way to actually move into the medical field as I have always loved it. I was exposed to this field while in the military (briefly) and know that I would thrive in this environment. Anyway, I guess my question is this. If one has a degree (2 year) what would be the best method to go? There are so many routes in this field that I am a little confused and overwhelmed.