Magdalena69

amyzyRN exactly what you are saying would be the main reason for me becoming a nurse. The knowledge and the marketing of a nurse. And also alternative meds get a bad reputation because of some unprofessional therapists and a bad name in media. If you are a nurse as well you can definitely defend yourself on medical terms as well. And what goes on in Europe at the moment with everything that is getting regulated etc. Herbs are getting restricted, supplements next. You need to be regulated etc. A nurse is always a nurse and it is a professional as well. Thanks for your thoughts. Have a lovely day

Thanks SCSTxRNfor taking your time to give me some feedback. Yes you are probably right. I have actually deferred my course today until next year. It was not an easy decision and I dont feel at ease with it or that I have done the right decision. But at least it gives me a year to really think about it and see if I miss it and still got the urge and call for it. Maybe there is no place for nurses that are into functional medicine and more natural care in hospitals. I hope there will be though in the not to far away future. xxx

Hi loriangel14. Thanks for your reply. I am going round in circles here so really appriciate you take the time to answer. Yes I agree with all you are saying. The reasons why I would like to do it are the following: Always been in the back of my head since a little girl, Nice to have a job where I work with other people (my job now is lonely even though I meet people), As safety as there will always be work for a nurse, Am very passionate about palliative care and would love to work with this, Also passionate about cancer care, Extremely keen on functional medicine as I think it is the future of medicine, plus I think people like to go to an alternative therapist that also have medical knowledge. Would be wonderful to mix both sides allo and naturo. Lots of Love to all.

Hi I have just started a nursing degree but not sure I am doing the right thing. I really do enjoy most of it and I love studying. I have a background in alternative health and natural therapies working as a naturopathic nutritionist. It feels like I am doing it back to front. I wish I had started of as a nurse that was now moving into alternative health. I dont ever want to work as a normal nurse so do you think this is a waste of time. My dream job would be to work in a holistic medical clinic for a naturopathic medical doctor. In my head I think that I have to be a nurse for this. Also I am passionate about natural cancer care and would love also to do this. But do I need to be a nurse for this reason. My head is telling me to drop the course but my heart is saying do it. I dont agree with the western medical way of treating. I am against many medications. At the same time I am thinking people like me are needed in the industry. To question things and suggest there are other ways to heal. Please let me know if you have had similar background or thoughts etc. I just read another thread about holistic health but it was closed so had to start this new one. Would appreciate any suggestions on this. Oh yes if I was younger I would not think twice but as I am in my mid 40's Im thinking 3 years of my life is long if I am not going to work as your traditional average nurse. xxx