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I have made up my mind and decided that I no longer wanted to be a nurse.Speech pathology sounds like a suitable career for me.I'm patient,reserved (which means I'd enjoy a low stress,non hectic environment),I like to see progress,Im articulate ,I want to make a difference!I find Speech Pathology very rewarding.I'd like to heal and/or help improve the lives of others but without needles and blood being involved.Helping people and kids learn how to communicate or swallowing is extremely rewarding in my opinion.After a relative had a stroke,I saw how difficult it was for her to communicate her needs and wants.I was young at the time,but I always found myself correctly guessing what she wanted to say.Not being ale to communicate limit peoples' lives.I'd like to help break that barrier.I'm going to volunteer to shadow a SP soon.How's the job market and salary?what qualities should a Speech Pathologist have?

What health careers have more job openings for new grads than Nursing?I'm exploring different careers and would like to know where the jobs are.Thanks!

I guess I'll continue on with my health career exploration lol.i want to do something I'll enjoy,but I want to get paid a descent salary.I'm not going to lie.Any salary below $45,000 is just absurd.A entry level job in PH will land you a salary of $33,000 which I wouldn't be able to survive on.Getting a master's degree would boost my salary,but jobs are scarce! I don't want to waste my time.

I meant "at work."Nurses eat their young and don't get along.So I heard...I don't let people walk over me,but I don't have a bad attitude if it's not called for.I'd have to really feel offended by someone to have one.So would I survive as a Nurse? The ideal work environment for me would be a comfortable one, where everyone collaborates in a friendly manner.I know this is a stereotype but sometimes,stereotypes could be true...Nurses,speak to me !

Hopefully this is because of your friend's location lol.What state did she find a job in of you don't mind me asking?

kudos to you for being so determined! I just don't know what I like anymore.I've been a stay at home mom for two years now so I haven't been exposed to the outside world as much as before.I'm going to do some volunteering soon.That's one of the best ways to find out if you'll enjoy a career.I also have another thing to worry about: getting into a program! that's another story.

I've been researching other health careers,but I haven't really made up my mind yet.Public Health seems interesting,but the pay is not that great.I don't want to struggle with the bills.A starting salary of $33,000 is not going to cut it for me.Nope!

Is it as difficult to get a job outside of the hospital ? What are the pros and cons of home care nursing ? This sounds much more relaxing than working at the hospital.

My plan B was Education...but I'm going back to pursuing something in Health.I'm not so sure what specific career yet.

Wow.Really? And this is when you applied to Nursing school 6 years ago ?? What was the lowest gpa to be admitted ?

Oh stop it LOL.

Well the lowest gpa that made it into the program was like a 3.8.I was at a community college and seats are very limited.They only take about 100 students per semester.I'm still very young so I guess I could always change majors or careers as you suggested.Hearing that nursing grads aren't getting employed is very discouraging.We'll see how things go.Thank you !!

The things is,I don't know what I would say when the adviser asks me what I enjoy.I spent the last two years locked in my house,taking care of my daughter.This is all I know how to do ! lol...I was studious and determined about reaching my goals before my pregnancy,but now,I don't know what career goal to pursue.I know I want to be successful,love what I do and earn a comfortable pay.I just wish my mind was set on a career.That's my problem.I just don't know what I like.Once I figure it out,I know that I will work towards achieving my goal of becoming whatever it is I have a desire to become.I think I feel this way because I've been out of school for two who years.School was all I knew before...Anyhow,thanks for your answer and thanks for the luck :-)

So...I've been out of school for about two years now.I graduated with my A.A in 2008 while I was prego and I started my first semester at a 4 year school right after (while I was prego) but did not return to school after giving birth.Well my baby is almost two and I think I'm ready to go back to school.I started out with what seemed like a passion for Nursing.I was so excited about finally starting Nursing school,but got rejected three times b/c my gpa was too low ( I applied with a 3.55 GPA).I graduate with my A.A in Liberal Arts and enrolled in a Education program.I didn't like it at all.I just didn't feel challenged and enthusiastic about it.Plus there are nooo jobs for Teachers.After spending two years at home with my baby,I have NOT lost my zest for life and my desire to be successful, but I have lost my passion for Nursing.As a matter of fact,I just don't see myself in any career.I know I want to continue my Education and become a professional,but I don't know "what I want to be when I grow up." I like the Health field.I feel as if I could become competent working in the field,but I'm not sure which avenue to pursue.I don't mind the length of the time it'll take to complete my course of study.I just wish I had a passion for a specific career,especially a career that's in demand.Any tips on how to rekindle or develop my passion?