Ann Said:

Are there careers in nursing that don't involve wiping butts?

We Answered:

Seriously, probably not. In school you will take care of patient's needs. You will need some experience before you can do some of those nicer, cleaner jobs as well. Everyone I know has cleaned up patients (I am a PA and I am talking about other PAs & MDs). It is part of compassionate care.

Johnnie Said:

Nursing????

We Answered:

My fiancee is currently in school for nursing. She'll be taking her RN exam in December '08, and she hopes to later go for midwife...

...Let me let you in on a couple things. Make sure that nursing is something that you REALLY want to do. It's the type of profession where you don't just go in it for money. You really should have a genuine love of helping people. And the curriculum is rigorous.

If you go to a university, then it should take 4 years to get your RN. For certifications and degrees above that, the time can vary.

The university route is a good way to go, but let me also recommend hospital-based programs. My fiancee is in a school that is sponsored by the local hospital system. The benefits of this is that it offers loan forgiveness (80% of the tuition is paid as long as she works for the hospital system for two years after graduation), finanial aid, a job is pretty much assured if you graduate, and you gets lots of real world experience beginning with the first term (her first semester, my fiancee had to go to hospices/hospitals 10 times, and actually work in these places alongside real nurses, gaining very valuable experience. You can read all you want, but there's no substitute for hands-on experience.)

Anyway, nursing is a great field to get into. There is still a shortage of nurses, so job opportunities will abound when you get your first degree.

Good luck!

Joshua Said:

I'm 24 changing careers to nursing in houston tx, how to I start?

We Answered:

You an a zillion other people.......nursing is most likely one of the most rewarding careers you can give your life to........but.......the nursing schools are backed up several years........talk to a local community college consular in the health field.........get good advice and good luck..

Amy Said:

Are there any careers similar to nursing?

We Answered:

Athletic Trainer
Veterinary Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Dental Hygienist

Lewis Said:

What careers other than nursing(and the obvious doctor) are there for one who likes anatomy & biology?

We Answered:

Teacher, junior high or high school
Instructor, junior college
Professor
Veterinarian
Zoo Curator
Museum Curator
Illustrator / Artist
Pet Shop owner / breeder

Jamie Said:

I'm torn between two careers : Physician Assistant or Nursing?

We Answered:

from what I understand their cutting PA jobs in a lot of states. I'm going in to nursing and looked at a lot of different options. Nursing seems like the best way to go because there are so many options and areas you can work in.