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Thank you! I needed to hear that. I had thought a lot about the art therapy path, but seems that finding jobs would be harder.....nurse seems more practical? I guess its hard to find jobs in general though these days. You said: "There are lot of 'helping' professions with educational requirements that are similar to nursing - but their working conditions, job outlook & overall career trajectory is much better right now" What were you referring to....nursing has better working conditions/job outlook/career trajectory l? Or these "other jobs" have better conditions? Thank you so much for replying

Hello all, I recently decided to ditch my path to receiving a B.F.A, due to a number of reasons. Mostly the cost of the school, and I don't feel that art is something I really want to commit myself to doing, especially if i'm already struggling with finances. I know what I really want to do is help people, and thought I could do that through art, but that is proving to be a little too idealistic. I'm 23 years old, I have prior experience working with elderly people, and Alzheimer's patients, and would love to change my path into the field of healthcare and social work, a place where I feel I am making a difference directly in people's lives and doing valuable work. (and perhaps incorporating art therapy into that practice eventually) I am currently debating applying myself towards nursing school. I am a very self-motivated person, and know that if i'm working towards something that will help me help others in the end, I don't see where I could go wrong. But again, I don't REALLY know the reality of what nursing school is like and what challenges will arise. So I'm asking anyone who is currently a nursing student, nurse, or teacher, to help share any advice or insights on nursing school and what it takes to succeed. Or reasons why you have pursued nursing. I'm taking a break from school for a bit to think about what I want, but this option is in the lead right now. Especially with all the places I could take nursing too, whether its working with kids, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the fact that I can do it anywhere in the world since nurses and healthcare are always needed somewhere. Please share, anything will help! Thanks :)