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I don't want you all to think I'm naive about the recession and how it's hurting all job markets. However, when I'm looking on careerbuilder.com and other local career posting websites, nursing and other health related careers make up about 80% of the jobs available in my area. Did you feel prepared when you left school and started working full time, or did you feel like there was a lot left out of your education? I'm looking into nursing because I like to help people, i like interacting with people and working on a team.

I'm considering completely changing my profession. I was recently (6 weeks ago) laid off from my job as an architectural intern, where I was pursuing my architecture license. The recession has really killed the construction industry. My questions are: At what point do you choose a specialty? Is it when you are still in school, or is it after you enter the practice of nursing? And, are there additional tests required when declaring a specialty or do you learn as you go? Thanks!

I'm considering completely changing my profession. I was recently (6 weeks ago) laid off from my job as an architectural intern, where I was pursuing my architecture license. The recession has really killed the construction industry. My questions are: At what point do you choose a specialty? Is it when you are still in school, or is it after you enter the practice of nursing? And, are there additional tests required when declaring a specialty or do you learn as you go? I realize I may have put my questions in the wrong forum, but this seemed like a logical place to ask, as the original post was about choosing a specialty. Thanks!