What are health related programs that are < competitive than Nursing ? Need a career!

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It's been 5 years since I entered college.I earned an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts (3.47 GPA) and have a few credits in Education from CUNY Hunter College.I have been rejected like 3 times from Nursing school during my early college years and right now,I can't afford to waste time.I need a career.As much as I want to be a Nurse,I think it's time to change directions.I dont mind entering any career that is health related that is in demand and will allow me to make comfortable money ($50,000 and up).What are health related programs that are less competitive than Nursing ?Any suggestions ???

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I don't know about how competitive they are, but radiology technicians are high in demand and make very good money... radiology techs, ultrasound techs, etc. Also, cardiology technicians, speech therapists, occupational therapists.

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Specializes in LDRP.

i know in my area, there are resp therapist, radiological tech, surgical tech, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist assistant, med lab tech programs to name a few.. they all make around a nurses salary, although i dont know how competitive the programs for these careers are in your area, i know at my school, they are no where near as competitive as the nursing program .

good luck =)

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Thanks ! I'll look into the careers you guys suggested.

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I agree allied health careers are in demand.ExploreHealthCareers.org: Field Overview - Allied Health Professions

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I know in my area some of the programs do have waiting list that can be as long as a few years. I'm not sure how competitive the programs are though. Good luck I hope you find something. Let us know what you decide! I was thinking along those lines too in case I dont get accepted into a nursing program.

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Almost all 'health careers' are very competitive. They look for the best and brightest , which is often shown by good grades in pre req classes. If someone cannot perform well in in the pre rq's, they may take into consideration that you would not do well in the program.

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well i dunno where you guy live but those occupations dont make as much as a nurse. Well as an RN. i know couple x ray techs and they are making in the lower 40's. this is after a couple yrs of being in the field. I think if you really wanna be a nurse you should apply to different schools. I just got into nursing school with a 3.4. you can get in just try another school. dont just pick another medical career based on money. you should pick your career based on what you want to do. trust me I know. I doubted myself too so i went into business school. well i got a job in the business world hated it and ended up going back for what i originally wanted to go for but doubted myself. dont make the same mistake i did. Do what you really want and believe that you can and you will

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As with the above poster, I would be doubtful that assistants or techs make $50k+ per year without many many years of experience. I could be wrong, I just don't think they make as much as nursing. Possibly radiology might.

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When I was researching these kinds of programs before I chose nursing, it still seems like any and all of them are going to be pretty competitive, in general. You will need good grades to get into any of them. You might have more luck looking into programs in less populated geographic areas. I was accepted the first time, no hassle, into a good nursing program at a small liberal arts college in a rural area. But a program I applied to at a major university nearby put me on the waitlist. Explore all your options, even if it means moving out of your comfort zone, literally.

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

Rad Tech programs can be pretty competitive too. My school has one and I would say it is much harder to get into that then nursing.

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Health promotion and wellness is my degree and it is NOT competitive to get into. I live in the midwest and went to school in Minnesota for my degree. I love it and can still work in a hospital etc. Competitive salaries at hospitals start around 60K per year. Hope this helps.

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well i dunno where you guy live but those occupations dont make as much as a nurse. Well as an RN. i know couple x ray techs and they are making in the lower 40's. this is after a couple yrs of being in the field. I think if you really wanna be a nurse you should apply to different schools. I just got into nursing school with a 3.4. you can get in just try another school. dont just pick another medical career based on money. you should pick your career based on what you want to do. trust me I know. I doubted myself too so i went into business school. well i got a job in the business world hated it and ended up going back for what i originally wanted to go for but doubted myself. dont make the same mistake i did. Do what you really want and believe that you can and you will

Thank you so much.This is very inspiring.

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