Well what really counts? The salary or the enjoyment? O love kids and I would really dig being a nurse? HELP!!!!!!!!
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Well, just think of it this way. When your patient is on his or her death bed, or you know for a fact that they arent going to make it, you tend to take your work home with you, especially if you care about that patient. So it's not always easy being a nurse. Its fun to help, but you see a BUNCH of bad sh-t. As for a teacher, it depends on what grade you go into that you would get the most enjoyment from. But just think, as soon as they graduate to whatever grade, you're left with that perfectly ignorant bliss that they are making it someowhere in their new lives because of you.
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would have to be a nurse  for me,,, but still very funny LMAO i did e-mail you but it can back hahahahaha
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I'm not sure about statistics and I'm not really sure about child psychology.  But yes, nurses are needed desperately all over the US!  If you think you like it and really like to be in contact with people and caring for them, nursing is the way to go!\n\nI guess that if you are looking for statistics, you are looking at job safety and income as well, which I think is very wise!   Nursing has a very good income, so you wouldn't have any problem and be sure there are more than enough jobs all over.  However it is a very TOUGH job.  I'm a doctor and I must say that nurses are our angels.  We work hard, but they work harder and earn less.   I sometimes think that for the amount of work you do as a nurse, why don't become a doctor and earn more?  Of course, each serves a different purpose in health care delivery and it's much tougher to get into Medicine than into Nursing.  Also there are aspects of one that you may like over the other that drives you to choose one instead of the other.\n\nSo, this is my take on nursing, I don't have experience on child psychology.  Go ahead with nursing if you like it, we need you!\n\nKeep in mind anyway that any career choice you make, try to pick whatever you LIKE more than by convenience.
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Of course you can't be a good nurse unless you get pleasure out of helping people. That would be a true answer.\n\nThere is nothing wrong with saying that you want to be a nurse because it pays well (does it?). In fact, an employer would prefer that you like the money and other financial benefits. That way the employer knows you will not readily kiss off the job if the going gets rough--'cause you need the money.\n\n\n(If you follow Melanie's advice, just make sure you spell "affecting" and "it's" correctly.)
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nursing involves a lot of hard work, plus being sociable, if u have it in u to serve others without feeling bad about it , then go for it.
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of course a male can be a nurse.please do not forget the fact that its a profession.Depending on the grade you work as(based on your experience and professional qualifications)  you are eligible to receive an attractive salary. thus its definitely worth it to me a nurse for a male.!!!!
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I'm a critical care registered nurse @ $38/hr.  This is a very promising career and great job stability. But, nursing is not for everyone. Lots of patience needed her especially when patient's families get involved. Big responsibilities and you'll see doctors are people also. If you can stand blood and other bodily fluids, this is the career of the future.\n\nYou have a choice: two year associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree (4yr). There is no difference recognized unless after 10 years of experience, someone's looking to promote a nurse for a managerial position.  In short, just work in patient care as a nurse as oppose to going through all that headache and politics as a nurse manager.
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i would say go to school and be a nurse. but sinice your kids are about to go to school. hummmmmmmm. could take classes w/ them lol.
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Both are very respectable jobs.  However, I think you should be a teacher if that is your dream.  Following a career, especially something like nursing, just because of the money is wrong.  People who take up careers like that for the money get burnt out really fast.  They start to feel resentful towards the patients and don't treat them with the care they deserve.  They also become dissatisfied with life in general because they didn't get to do what they really wanted to do.  \n\nMoney is not everything.  If your not happy with your life and/or career, money isn't going to change that.  Sure, you'll have a lot of nice stuff but you'll also have a lot of nagging regrets.  Plus, it is not like teachers don't make enough money to support themselves.  I'm not trying to say they make a fortune, but they're not living on the streets either.  \n\nYour income, also, will be dependent on where you teach too. Get a teaching degree and keep your GPA high, then, look at a few places where you would want to teach (or you can even do this beforehand too) and see how much they pay. Also, balance salary against how happy you would be teaching there.
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I am a nurse and I actually work with a doctor who was a mechanic and now is a ER physician.  He loves those old Volvo's and drives on to work daily. \nAny ways.  You can be an RN in 2 years or 4 yrs.  When I went to nursing school, they were encouraging everyone to get 4 yr degrees because they said the 2 yr degree would phase out and become obsolete. No way!!! There is such a shortage of nurses they are begging them apply for jobs.  The difference is about .20 cents an hour where I work between a BSN prepared RN vs a AAS nurse. \nI make about $26 an hour now and I have been in the same job for the last 11 yrs with no plans to leave. \nIf you want to be a hospital nurse, you have to be able to tolerate a lot of peoples differences and understand its not about passing out BonBons.  It is very hard work.  I dig out impactions, give enema's, I have had vomit splattered from my hair to my shoes and always keep an extra set of pants in my locker in case someone poops, pukes or bleeds all over me. We have patients who come in with pneumonia and their trachs are bubbling out yellow green mucus and everytime they cough, you are better off to have a pair of goggles on.  We take care of a variety of infectious diseases and see everything. I could go on and on and on. Just realize nursing is not the glamour, its very hard work and you work on holidays, weekends, and they say the older nurses tend to "eat their young".  \nWe would love to have you though. My favorite male RN left a degree in forrestry to do t his, and you can too.
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RN's (registered nurses) can do nearly anything they want to do other than an actual surgery. It is a very fullfilling job, yet the pay scale needs to be re-adjusted. RN's don't get paid like many other college educated professions out there. Here is  link to some of the things RN's can do http://www.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoyXCjqx_At1B9FortNUJcHsy6IX?qid=20061109113501AAzDvyK \nSome of this doesn't seem too glamorous, but RN's can choose where they work which, in turn, somewhat dictates what they will have to see and/or do. I've been an RN for years and haven't done much of what's on that list because of where I've chosen to work.
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I LOVE my job!!! I am Director of Nursing in a nursing home and have worked with the elderly for over 25 years. Right now nurses are in demand and wages are higher than ever. In my state, they have enacted a law where if you go to school in Iowa and continue to work for a period of time, they pay a lot of the school costs. It is well worth it. There are a ton of different areas in nursing that you could work and still make a great wage. If you love people and really want to help, GO FOR IT!!!
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RN.. better pay, benefits, choices on where to work
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I'm not an RN, so I may not have the best advice, but I do work in health care (diagnotic radiography) and I think your interest in becoming an RN is excellent.  From RNs whom I have known, most have said it's been a rewarding career, but a lot of work, which can be taxing.  Personally, I think building a career in health care is really one of the best choices one can make.  Not only for reasons like $$$, but, health care isn't going away (i.e. job stability, constant progression) and it's a unique field that keeps you on your feet, directly helping people on a daily basis.  Oh, you could check out some universities in your area for what they have to say about RNs.  A lot of websites seem to have information about what it's like to be an RN, etc.
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Helpful Tips on Starting a Nursing Career\n\nGraduates completing their nursing program can look forward to entering a profession that is in great demand.  Across the country, there are over 20,000 openings for staff nurses to work in hospitals, clinics, home care, private practice, schools, military service, occupational settings, and health and wellness centers.\n\nEntry-level nursing positions start in the range of $35,000 to $50,000 with additional compensation for overtime, night and weekend work.  Given the nationwide nursing shortage, employers often “sweeten the pie” by providing sign-on bonuses of $3,000 to $6,000 along with up to $5,000 in reimbursed relocation expenses. In addition to competitive salaries, employers typically offer benefits packages that include health insurance, vacation and holiday pay, college tuition reimbursement, childcare allowance, flexible scheduling, and pension plans.\n\nThe nursing profession offers many challenges and significant rewards to those who enter the field devoted to the calling of relieving human suffering and dedicated to advancing their career.  Although it is not difficult finding a job as a new graduate, it does take careful planning to carve out a career as a distinguished Registered Nurse.  Here are some practical pointers to accomplish that goal:\n\nProvide quality patient care.  This is what your training has prepared you for as a personal caregiver and valuable member of a medical team.  Be diligent in establishing a reputation for providing quality patient care and supporting your health organization’s mission.  Along with demonstrating core competencies, develop the “people skills” required for you to work comfortably with all types of patients, physicians and other medical staff. \nStay on the cutting edge of medical knowledge.  To maintain state licensure and remain in good standing with your employer, you will need to accumulate a number of Continuing Nurse Education credits (CNE’s) each year.  In addition to acquiring CNE’s through formal classroom instruction, why not take advantage of the numerous online opportunities for CNE training?  (As one example, check out what’s offered on Nursingcenter.com:  www.nursingcenter.com/ce/index.cfm). \n\nTo stay abreast of medical advancements, trends and social issues that impact the nursing field, take time to regularly read professional publications like Nursing 2001, RN Journal, NurseWeek, RN Magazine, and Journal of the National Black Nurses Association.  Some have online versions that you can easily access at your leisure and convenience.\n\nBecome more “culturally competent.”  Nurses, like physicians and other health practitioners, are challenged to provide care to patient populations that are becoming increasingly culturally diverse.  One way to achieve this goal is to take advantage of any in-service training related to heightening cultural sensitivity, working with language translators, and so on.  More ambitious RN’s might also consider learning “medical Spanish” in order to better relate to the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States—persons of Hispanic/Latino background.  (One example of a medical Spanish program is found at www.idrama.com/MedSpan.htm). \n\nNetwork with other medical professionals. Topping the list would be other RN’s who have distinguished themselves in their field.  Networking contacts can also include nurse educators, career strategists, and nurse entrepreneurs (such as Nurse Legal Consultants), who can all provide valuable perspectives on career advancement issues.  Another important avenue for networking is to become involved in one or more professional associations, such as the American Nurses Association and the National Black Nurses Association.  The contacts, information sharing, and career resources these associations offer are invaluable for RN’s who are serious about career advancement. \nMake yourself more marketable.  Like other professi
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I think nursing is the harder of the two jobs..you need to have thick skin, and can't be the squeeming type...the hours may not always be great, but you can sure make some money doing it.  Don't do it for the money, do it because you want to, or because your interested in helping people.
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Loved it. My knees didn't.  It can be very rewarding. It is hard work, very physical, very emotional. It is hard to be a caretaker, even in a temporary situation like a hospital where patients come and go every day, without getting too attached and keeping appropriate boundaries. The nurses supervise. The CNA's are who interact all day every day.\n\nYou can definitely make a difference in people's lives. It is a beautiful thing to be able to come to a person who is scared, vulnerable, and maybe even ashamed and make them feel special. Being able to handle death is a plus. Remeber, it is as natural as being born.\n\nIf you are continuing an education in nursing, the path is a lot easier with CNA work under your belt.