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To the OP you're 22 grown and have a career. You should be proud of what you've done, and live with who you wish. Nothing wrong with living with someone at 22. This is in no way directed at the OP I just wanted to say something about all the comments about how philosophy and sculpting aren't real jobs etc... They are real jobs, not every job is for every person or else we'd have everyone running around as a nurse. People have to choose what makes them happy and what they enjoy. That doesn't mean that they are any less for doing what they do. No, sculpture probably won't save a life, but that doesn't mean that what they do doesn't matter or make a difference. Maybe that artist helps teach art to kids in the inner city, art moves people emotionally everday, and such. So lets not be so hard on those who choose different paths in life. They are all just as important and play just as big roles sometimes.

While I do agree with essentially everything you posted there was just one thing. The very last couple of sentences. I know what you say is true, but that doesn't make it right. As long as people not necessarily new or old in their chosen profession are allowed and rewarded for their actions it won't change, and it will continue to be accepted. I do though agree and find a lot of wisdom and fantastic points in what you said.

The difference in work ethic among generations isn't completely that generations fault. After all that generation didn't raise themselves. As soooo many already have, and soooo many already will say it goes both ways.

I think the idealists and rationals are "rare", with rationals being the most "rare". Not sure what all the types those two sections make up (too many to list) but they are listed on one of those pages.

I was excited to see other INTJ's until I noticed I am INTP not J.

No, not a freak at all. I completely relate. I loved organic. A little ashamed to say it but it's true. I'm a huge dork.

How did you like physics? I really enjoyed it but struggled and it annoyed me to no end. I finally did get a good grasp on it, but the first couple of weeks had me wanting to burn the book.

Never said those courses are required for humanities or social sciences degree. That doesn't mean that a student still can't elect take those courses (no need to bold anything I can read just fine). While I planned on nursing (looks like I won't follow that) I still completed the pre reqs in two years. Will some of those courses have to be taken in the same year? Sure, several of those courses can easily be completed within the first two years. That's what advisors are for. The MCAT usually isn't taken until the senior year. My husband majored in economics. Again, what you major in does not matter and certainly doesn't matter to admissions. Most of the BSN programs I've seen to require Chem. FarmerJane - Those odd majors do stand out, and they tend to do better on the MCAT.

No, because any major can be a pre med major. That's the point. Any major can satisfy those pre reqs. It matters greatly to me that my hubby is an MD I do understand the terms it is you who seems to be confused. You stated that it was a pre med degree. Which doesn't exist. Do I doubt there are certain majors out there that are perceived as being "pre med"? No. That doesn't make them a pre med degree or major though. Any major from music and dancing to biology can go to medical school. A persons major plays a minor role in whether or not a student is accepted. That's the point there is no pre med major. Pre med is a track a person goes by not a major they choose. No major is going to impress an adcom they've seen it all. A major won't get you into med school. Also majoring in the humanities or social sciences does not require any more schooling then majoring in one of the "pre med" grouped majors. I'm not sure why you think it would? A bio or chem major has no greater chance of being accepted then a music or english major does.

I am quite sure of what I'm saying. My husband is an MD as was my father. There is no such thing as a pre med major. I read the link you provided and not to sound like an a@@ on my side but it doesn't further your argument that it is a pre med major. All it is, is a major that covers pre reqs for med school. Which is what the site states. It is not however a pre med major, but a bioengineering major that covers med school pre reqs. Pre med is a track a person follows not a major they choose. Again any major can be pre med. I am quite sure of what I'm saying thanks though for your concern. Here's the same major you gave me a link to from UC Berkeley. Again the link you provided doesn't say that it's a pre med major. http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/premedinfo.php

There still is no such thing as a pre med degree. Any degree, yes any degree, can satisfy the pre reqs for med school

There really isn't such thing as a pre med degree. A bio chem degree is a bio chem degree. You can major in anything so long as the pre reqs are satisfied.

Just wanted to add there are lots and lots of majors that are accepted to medical schools, and it isn't always science related. As long as you complete the prerequisites (good grades) and have a good MCAT score then you have a chance. Music majors and anthropology majors actually do quite well with acceptance to med schools. You could actually major in nursing and go to medical school so long as you can satisfy the pre reqs for med school, and take the MCAT. You can major in essentially anything.

INTP Now off to walk the dog :nuke:

I'm really new to these boards and really new in nursing school. I just wanted to comment on how heart warming it is to read this. I already had a good feeling about how supportive it is here, but this is just very inspiring. A job well done to all of you.:cheers:

avsmch - It is nice knowing I'm not the only one feeling that way. So thank you very much for sharing that with me. Especially since you thought about PT. I'm a triathlete and am pretty sports minded (one of the reasons I was initially drawn to PT). I did though also have thoughts of PTA since it's only two years. I feel like the odd man out in NS. It seems everyone else but me isn't having these feelings. I mean they're nervous, but they still feel like they've made the right decision. nads786 - I can really relate. I too love lecture. It is definitely the highlight. I can also relate to the fear of having to find that other career or job opening. Your last sentence has a great question in it. I had never looked at it that way before. Thank you for that very much. Thank you both for sharing your experiences and advice. I really appreciate it.

I couldn't agree more with patients deserving better. If I was truly unhappy I couldn't fake it. I wouldn't be able to do it day after day. I would have the courtesy to leave the field. I guess I should also say opportunity to leave the field. I know some people are in certain circumstances that may prohibit them from freely leaving and I meant no disrespect to them at all. I have great respect and admiration for all nurses. I suppose that in certain areas it is much easier to find non bedside job opening so that is something to think about also. I have been reading through some of the specialty areas and will continue to do so. I also set up an appointment to talk with a professor and counselor. Thank you all very much. I'm still enjoying, reading, and learning quite a bit from old posts and other forum areas. I really appreciate all the responses. Thanks again

Is is possible for a new grad to go into specifc fields that don't deal as much with bedside? Is it highly recommended for a new grad to do a few years first and then start looking in other areas?

TakeTwoAspirin, I take what you said a compliment. I am however, only in my early 20's. I am though and have always been a little more on the mature side. Not numerically but in other ways. Thank you kindly for your kind words.

Indy, no not rambling at all. I haven't quit yet not quite at that point, but felt that is where I might be heading. I seem to pick things up quite quickly. Much to the dismay of some classmates who are loving nursing, and then the gal who isn't even sure if she wants to continue is having such an easy time. I did talk with an instructor about how I was feeling and she recommended a career test. I did take it at the school and nursing was up there as a recommended match. I guess while I seem to be doing well I'm just not sure if doing it well will be enough to keep me happy. Your response wasn't too long at all and informative. Thank you. Jules, I will definitely look at some of the other specific forums as well. Thank you agian very much.

What is it about psych that you like? Sounds interesting. I guess with the burnout I worry because I stress more easily then others. I'm not sure if I have the back bone and thick skin.

:chuckle:chuckle Well you certainly made me laugh at that one. It felt good. I think I would like to possibly try to become a nurse anesthetist, possibly the OR, maybe research in some capacity. I just wonder if the stress or burnout would get me first, before I even have a chance to continue schooling or find a different area to work in. Not to mention I still have to get through the clinicals at school. I know that communication, and having a good bedside manner is imperative to being a quality nurse. I think I do well with people, and communicate well, but just don't want to do bedside nursing. Does that make some sense?

It's a BSN program but I've already completed the first two years (the pre-reqs and stuff) so I'm in the nursing program and have two years left (sorry should have made that more clear). I'm not sure what exactly it is that I'm not like about it. Something just doesn't feel right. I know that after reading and hearing from other nurses what they don't like about nursing makes me nervous. I don't like bedside. I feel that's okay, but the idea of having to do it for several years to get the experience makes me nervous. I don't know if I'd last that long and not drive everyone around me crazy. It takes a really special and wonderful person to be a nurse, and honestly I'm not sure if I can live up to that. Burnout concerns me, and being too stressed out. I still like the idea of nursing, but I just don't think I'd be happy with it. Anyone hate NS and then love nursing? PT school isn't the easiest to get into. A doctorate in PT is needed to practice (actually I think it might be a masters but many are moving to the DPT route). They aren't the easiest to get into but I have nothing below a B. PTA school is only a two year degree (so that's a quicker route).

First let me say how happy I am to have found this place. What a great resource. I have been reading through past posts for the last three days (I'm on page 35) and have finally decided to post. Everyone seems really supportive, and honest. I have just started a BSN program this fall. I was excited, nervous, anxious, and proud. At orientation I was happy to see that what I was feeling was right along the same lines as everyone else. However, when classes got started I sensed what I was feeling wasn't quite the same as everyone else. The others were nervous, and anxious because they were starting something new that was foreign to them. While that thought was running through my mind I was more nervous that I had made a mistake. The more classes that we got through the more I was getting scared, and it is really looking like I'm not going to love this nursing thing. I always knew I wanted to go into the health care field. I had essentially narrowed it down to PT (or PTA) and nursing. I went with nursing because of the wide variety of areas to go into (including the option of masters and doctorate programs), job security, pay isn't half bad, I love knowing how things work, why they break, how to fix them, and usually I have a good way with people. I'm pretty laid back, can be kind of emotional (I tend to take things personally sometimes), and fairly shy. I'm confident that I could work through those things and make some of them work in my favor even but I'm not sure if the feeling of "not liking" nursing will pass after I graduate and I'm able to find somewhere I fit in (if I'm able to find somewhere to fit in). I'm starting to think I should have done PT in some capacity. Job outlook isn't too bad for PT or a PTA. Pay isn't the same, but that isn't my main concern. All work can be stressful, and no job can boast having 100% satisfaction. It seems that PT/PTA would not be as stressful (does that make some sense)? There are so many possibilities with nursing, which I love. I'm just not sure if I'd be able to handle going through NS (with certain things that I'm not loving) and then have a job for a few years that I don't like either just to get into a different specialty area or apply to a masters program. Has anyone really disliked what NS was and then ended up loving nursing after graduation? Wow this got really long, sorry.... but thanks for having this place.