The derision in life...

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Good morning everyone!

So right now in my life I'm really trying to "figure it out". I'm currently going to school to major in IT, however more than likely going to switch out. I feel I need to just take a break from school for a semester and get my booty movin! I have honestly been considering going into the nursing profession for quite some time now and really need some advice on what I could do. Me and my friends have spoken of joining the air force for about a month now, however I also see that leading into another direction. I also have the option to go to Connecticut this summer to take red cross training to get registered as an LNA. I have some major decisions in life to make, and would like to get experience before I go and spend the money for school to decide if I want to really progress in this direction.

The reasons are bigger as I see it. I don't necessary want to get involved because nurses are paid well or the benefits but for knowing this is a profession that is highly rewarding and respected. Number one reason with all all honesty, would be to dedicate my life in nursing for my mother. She was a nurse herself and excelled greatly. Knowing this should be a motivating factor in and of itself. Most of my aunts are nurses as well, which would also help me stay focused and motivated. I have many thoughts and all the opportunity in the world right now to do what I would like in life. Maybe though I really need some sort of shift in life to get me where I want to go. Anyways, I just needed to get this off my mind. I hope you understand, and maybe can provide information on what maybe I should consider. Thanks everyone!

Life is lived by a passion, and I do feel this to be a great direction. I have yet a lot more questions to ask, more importantly actions to take.

Specializes in Emergency, critical care.

If you can be special enough to serve in the military, talk to all the recruiters, all branches...each branch could offer you a different package... in my opinion, the best pkg. is 4 yrs. @ nsg. school paid for by military, then 4-6 yrs. service afterward.....

OR... w/ 4 yr. nsg. school/BSN, then Public Health Service as your launching pad....

Most military services will send you to the school of your choice - I agree w/a previous poster - contact recruiters and take it from there..military nursing would be an EXCELLENT choice - if I had not been married when I became an RN I would've absolutely joined - most likely the Army - GO FOR IT - and Good luck

Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

OP, I feel that you are being torn in your career path, and I totally get that. Although I have few words of wisdom for you since I can't pick your brain, I encourage you to take a few days of uninterrupted time to THINK. Go on a hike, sit on the beach, go somewhere quiet. You will be amazed at how many things just come to you when you are able to still your mind and get rid of the static for a few hours. If you are still torn, make a list of the pros and cons of each career path. Try to get to the very root of WHAT motivates you the most. What drives you? Is there a time in your life that you can remember feeling exuberant about a decision you made/difference you made in your life or the lives of those around you? If you can capture that memory, define it and then write down what it was about that particular experience that made you so happy. When you can get down to the least common denominator regarding what drives you, this will then be defined as your GOAL. You may second guess yourself, you may still have doubts...and that is when you must re-group and re-capture your defining moments. It is an ongoing process, and there will be many challenges and changes that you face.

It is a tough decision, no doubt. The good part about decisions is that we can always have Plan B as a backup. No matter which career you choose, you will have chosen a good one. IT is a great career, as well as nursing.

My hope for you is that you will find the time for some introspection, peace, and the knowledge that your Mom is proud of you NO MATTER WHAT.

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