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DC Collin Thank you for your post and your insight into the ED, I am really interested in trauma and surgery and the departments encompassing those interests. Do you worry about burn out? ~Katherine

anursearlast, thanks for your post, i happy to hear you are finally doing what you want and have the time to do it! good luck to you! ~katherine

Thank you wtbcrna, I have been interested in Anesthesia since my surgery, I found this unbelievably wonderful sense of calm when I was moved to that department. It's funny but the ER, OR, and the Anesthesia Departments seem to be capturing my attention more and more despite the many differences in those departments. Thank you for you reply and I glad you found you niche. ~Katherine

PAERRN20 Why specialty are you in? Why are you unhappy? ~Katherine

Hey Happy, What did you like better, nursing or paramedic work and why? What are you plans for the future? ~Katherine

GoldenGirl, Thanks for your post, I know how you feel about NYC, I grew up there and there's nothing like it. I hope you get to go back if and when the time comes you even want to. ~Katherine

Canes, Thank you for sharing your story, I only wish my family had such a wonderful hospice nurse for my grandfather during his passing. What specialty did you end up choosing? ~Katherine

Nick, Thank you, I hadn't looked into ICU much, but you have attracted my attention. It's nice to hear that you have taken quite a look around before settling. ~Katherine

SlightlyMental Nothing about my injury is permanent, I should fully recover...I'm just looking for a change in career, something more rewarding that holds my interest. What specialty are you, and why? ~Katherine

Kessadawn Good idea, I'll look into it. I know a few people from my university that went on to become Art Therapists maybe I can shadow and see if it's for me. Thanks! ~Katherine

Dizzy, I took a glassblowing class the last semester of college and just thought it was awesome. I interned for my professors friend for about 6 months, then moved up the ladder. I've worked all over the east coast for myself and other artists making just about anything. Just before the accident I was a starter and gaffer for a team that created 3 full ceilings of glass, 3 very large center piece chandeliers and two floor to ceiling walls of large scale glass vessels and 140 handmade wine bottle for the Philadelphia Parx casino that recently opened. It's a cool field, lot of history and a neat skill but it's male dominated, hard on the body and unrewarding. ~Katherine P.S. There are hot shops all over the country that offer classes, check around your area if your interested, I recommend furnace work over flame working.

Nick, My injury shouldn't be a problem, I should make a full recovery after PT. Plus I'm a part-time fitness and dance instructor so I should be ok, but thank you for the valid point. I really appreciate that honesty in reference to the hard labor involved in the nursing field. ~Katherine

My name is Katherine and I'm 25 years old. I graduate college with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, specifically Sculpture using fibers and metal and Glassblowing. I've always loved art, but I've always been fascinated by science and medicine more. I recently had surgery on my left bicep, the belly of the muscle had been severed more than 50% otherwise known as a high grade bicep tear. The whole process of getting injured then getting repaired and now recovering has taken me away from my job making high end handmade glass chandeliers for hotels and casinos. Truth be told I couldn't be happier, or more interested in my daily routine. So I've decided to make a career change, but haven't quite decided what medical field I'm more interested in. I was wondering why people in the nursing field chose the specialty they're in. Why did you think that would be a good career path for you? Are you happy or are you looking for a change to? Does your specialty fit your personality? Or was it the people, the work, the science, the money, the location, the availability, your home life? Or was it the interest, the excitement, the fascination, the work environment, the advancement opportunities, or the possibility for discovery? Did you just like the idea of helping people, is it as rewarding as you thought or is it just pure love of your career? Thanks, Katherine

My name is Katherine and I'm 25 years old. I graduate college with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, specifically Sculpture using fibers and metal and Glassblowing. I've always loved art, but I've always been fascinated by science and medicine more. I recently had surgery on my left bicep, the belly of the muscle had been severed more than 50% otherwise known as a high grade bicep tear. The whole process of getting injured then getting repaired and now recovering has taken me away from my job making high end handmade glass chandeliers for hotels and casinos. Truth be told I couldn't be happier, or more interested in my daily routine. So I've decided to make a career change, but haven't quite decided what medical field I'm more interested in. I was wondering why people in the nursing field chose the specialty they're in. Why did you think that would be a good career path for you? Are you happy or are you looking for a change to? Does your specialty fit your personality? Or was it the people, the work, the science, the money, the location, the availability, your home life? Or was it the interest, the excitement, the fascination, the work environment, the advancement opportunities, or the possibility for discovery? Did you just like the idea of helping people, is it as rewarding as you thought or is it just pure love of your career? Thanks, Katherine

My name is Katherine and I'm 25 years old. I graduate college with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, specifically Sculpture using fibers and metal and Glassblowing. I've always loved art, but I've always been fascinated by science and medicine more. I recently had surgery on my left bicep, the belly of the muscle had been severed more than 50% otherwise known as a high grade bicep tear. The whole process of getting injured then getting repaired and now recovering has taken me away from my job making high end handmade glass chandeliers for hotels and casinos. Truth be told I couldn't be happier, or more interested in my daily routine. So I've decided to make a career change, but haven't quite decided what medical field I'm more interested in. I was wondering why people in the nursing field chose the specialty they're in. Why did you think that would be a good career path for you? Are you happy or are you looking for a change to? Does your specialty fit your personality? Or was it the people, the work, the science, the money, the location, the availability, your home life? Or was it the interest, the excitement, the fascination, the work environment, the advancement opportunities, or the possibility for discovery? Did you just like the idea of helping people, is it as rewarding as you thought or is it just pure love of your career? Thanks, Katherine