… but please, don’t be a nurse…
I have never been one to stomp on a student’s dream. As an advisor my job is to support and encourage a student’s dreams and plans for achieving their goals. However, it pains me to talk to students who swear that getting a nursing degree is their one and only career goal — and s/he continuously fails basic math AND swears that s/he can’t stand anatomy and physiology.
I believe all human beings are smart, capable, and have something positive to contribute to the world — no matter how big or small. So if you know a fellow student (or perhaps this person is you…) who just hasn’t figured out what that special SOMETHING is yet, there is hope for you yet. Please understand:
IT’S OK TO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
I am 34 years of age and my vision of my “ideal career” shifts as I learn new things about myself. The person I was at 20 is not the same person I am today (thank God!). Allow yourself some wiggle room for discovery in your first semester or two of community college — whether you are a student who is fresh out of high school or 45+ years of age. Take that course that interests you — just because it’s available. Worst case scenario: even if you don’t like it, at least you’ll know early on rather than wasting time and money on a major that doesn’t suit you. Best case scenario: you love it and decide to switch your major to something that moves you!
So, if you are currently a nursing — or pre-nursing major — only because it’s the only health career you know of, please take a look at this site:
This site offers a wealth of information on at least 100 different careers in the health field. Once you find something that peaks your interest, make an appointment to talk with your advisor and your career counselor to discuss developing a career path that is unique to your interests. Just don’t end up like this…
