Veronica Said:

What are some majors in college that are useful for a career in today's job market?

We Answered:

I'm majoring in English literature, because it applies to many different careers and doesn't lead to just one, like nursing or accounting. An English degree can lead to a journalist, critic, small business owner, marketing, advertising, publishing, writing captions, designing layouts for magazines etc, editing, management, and even law school.

Carla Said:

Realities of Nursing as a career?

We Answered:

I don't know who you're talking to, but I'm a nurse, and I LOVE my job!!! I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I have two peices of advice for you... 1) When you go back to school, look for a program where you can get your RN in 2 years, it's easier just to go straight through rather than trying to go back. Many 2 year (associate degree) programs offer a LPN after 1 year, and RN after 2 years, in my opinion the difference in pay and job opportunities with the RN degree is WELL worth it. And, 2) when you are getting ready to get out there and get a job... look for a hospital with a Magnet designation, an award given for nursing excellence. These hospitals in particular hold their nurses in high regard, offer competitive pay, great benefits, and most importantly, are well staffed with managable patient assignments. Also, don't worry about being a guy in nursing, we LOVE our male nurses, and I think you'll find working with all of us girls a lot of fun!!! If you have any other or more specific questions, feel free to e-mail me at qtrn2005@yahoo.com
Q T R N... get it? Good luck!!!

Joshua Said:

Should I go into nursing or psychology????????

We Answered:

Unless you plan to be a clinical psychologist do nursing. Psychology is a very tough field to get into. THere is a lot of competition and you absolutely need a Ph.D., which is many years of difficult schooling. It is also a very competitive field so it is difficult to get into a school.

Nursing is more in demand but there are downfalls with that profession as well. The think is, all professions have positives and negatives. Try to do well in school regardless of the lottery process. Grades do matter - what if you want to continue your education in the future and go to graduate school? What if you are not chosen in the lottery and have to find a job on your own? The people may place emphasis on your grades.

Do nursing, get good grades.

Louis Said:

what type of careers are most likely to be successful in today's economy'?

We Answered:

- Accounting
- Finance
- Engineering
- Medical
- Computer Science (Software)

June Said:

A career in the Nursing industry?

We Answered:

If blood and open wounds bother you, you should consider a different career choice. While there are some fields where you may not encounter things like that on a daily basis, even nurse administrators encounter that from time to time. About the only kind of nurse who wouldn't would be one who worked for an insurance company but that would be a desk job, not really a "hands on" nursing job.