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Also, what about the possibility of specializing in nursing how are the hiring fields in any/all specialized fields? I understand it would be more schooling but would it be worth it?

Hi deemalt, so since you graduated successfully with this degree did you find a job that you enjoyed? I'm guessing it didn't satisfy the need to help others, but if it was somewhat gratifying I might be able to endure it until I've earned enough to go back to school. Thank you so much for all the feedback! I have looked into OT and PT (my twin brother is actually persueing PT in college right now). I'll continue to do so. What frightens me about these two professions is the work involved to get there. I'm burning out of school fuel (don't we all) and fear that I might have a rough go at finishing a masters. Again, all of this advice is so very helpful!

I do recieve Pell Grants at this time. So if I finished up this degree I wouldn't qualify any longer?

I'm currently a university student pursuing a BA in Sociocultural Anthropology however I've been doubting my intentions in getting this degree (it's not the most useful degree and it's just an easy Bachelors really despite the fact that it's highly interesting to me personally) and think I may be better suited for a nursing degree (more of a challenge and more direction for careers. Also, I'm certain I would enjoy it, I have this passion that I recently discovered for helping people improve themselves). My questions for students of nursing and nurses alike: have any of you had the challenge of decided on a BA or a BSN? If so did you drop the BA path in favor of the BSN? This indecision is eating me up. I have a year and a half left to finish this BA after three years at Community College but once I'm done with it I think I'd like to continue with school for a BSN otherwise I can stop this schooling, go back to Community College, finish pre-reqs, and then wait to get into nursing school. Both would take about the same amount of time but would it be advantageous to finish this degree and then continue for the BSN? I'm hoping there are other students/nurses who have gone through this and can give me advice and explain the ups and downs they had on whichever path they chose. Honestly, any life lessons or things you'd do differently and are willing to share will be very helpful and so much appreciated! A little addition, I'd like to go abroad as a nurse at some point as well (as can be deduced from my passion for Anthropology I'm highly interested in other cultures/languages). This was likely far too much information, but as a student I can't help but wonder what the future will bring and how to approach it. Thanks so much for any advice!