Should i still follow my dreams of being a nurse in this bad economy?

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I decided that I wanted to be a nurse last summer... I'm just now starting out and so far I have straight As (and one B) I really love school and I feel this REALLY strong desire to keep going. But this economy... and this presidential election... They're discouraging me... :( I fear that if the wrong guy is elected... It can ruin my dreams of ever becoming a nurse. :'( And that depresses me greatly... I'm only 19 and I feel like I'm already on the verge of failure because the economy is so messed up and it's making me sick.
I know this is stupid but I just have to know... Tell me what you think. Should I keep going, knowing that I may not have time to finish school and become a nurse? Or should I just quit while I'm still ahead?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    good economy or bad economy, it makes no difference in healthcare plus you can travel with that career

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    • keeka_renea13
      11 years ago

      I know the job security is good... But the thing is... It's going to take me 6 years with the route I'm going... I don't know if I have 6 years to do this... I've thought about doing the 2 year route but my family wants me to go BSN... I'm barely positive that I have 2 years... I don't know what to do... I've been so stressed out about this that I've had suicidal thoughts... Why let someone else shut me down and I can just do it myself... I just don't know...

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      • iEatZombies_
        11 years ago

        I'd personally advise going with a 2 years schooling job so you have the income, then going to school for as long as you need. You're 19, you'll be good and established by 25-27. Good economy or bad, it's nice to take a safe route. (Not too safe.) Unless your family is going to financially support you, don't let them influence your decisions too much. You're the one who has to go through it all.

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        • keeka_renea13
          11 years ago

          Thats what I was thinking about doing... Because I KNOW that I don't have 6 years, I want to try to see if I can just do the 2 year program and then when I'm in a stable enough position, go back for my BSN... But I don't know anymore... I just feel like giving up atm.

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        is it the earnings you will lose by doing the 6 years, or the cost of the course? suicide? no you wont do that , the road will be hard now and easier later, which is better than easier now harder later

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        • keeka_renea13
          11 years ago

          It's about the fact that they're taking student loans and grants aways... That's my main concern... I don't know how long I have until it's gone... The most I need is 2 years... Atleast... I'm not sure if I even have that...

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          • [Old Memory]
            11 years ago

            fools

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    • davesumba
      11 years ago

      exactly, its about obamacare, and how that plan is going to cause hospitals to have to cut back and fire/not hire nurses.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    There'll never be an ideal time. You have to understand that there's always going to be something that makes it "not the right time".

    So do it. Yesterday was the time; but today will suffice.

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    Regardless of who is in office, nursing skills are good to have. We will always need nurses and medical professionals no matter how bad the economy gets.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    This is the perfect time to be training to be a nurse because by the time you are qualified, things will be on the upswing. You'll get the longest possible period of calm before the next recession.

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    • keeka_renea13
      11 years ago

      But what about when they take student funding away? That is my main fear of this whole thing..

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  • Waya
    8 years ago

    Oy, always follow you dreams! Don't let yourself stray from that path because of fear!

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  • Riddler
    10 years ago

    Actually the most wanted job right now is medical care. So GO FOR IT!

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  • keeka_renea13
    11 years ago

    This was a great poll. Thanks to all who participated! :)

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  • NicoleAl`
    11 years ago

    Nurses are greatly needed. Anything in the medical field has a great outlook. Plus nursing school doesn't even cost that much, if you're going to medical school than that might be a different story.

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    You can work in Canada.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    no

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    We need moar nurses.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Well first of all make sure you make your vote and make it count.

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    Do it. It is one of the few good jobs left out there.

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  • dom180
    11 years ago

    The economy and politics change. After you've finished school the world will be in a totally different place, and you - as one of few who were not put of by the state of the economy when you started training - will be one of few people qualified to do a sought after job. You'll be paid more and you'll be in a powerful position to negotiate your wage.

    Probably.

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    Yes; why make a lot of money if you're not going to be happy?

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  • Imsupernormal
    11 years ago

    Are we suppose to answer to the title of the post or to the last 2 sentences of your post?

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    • keeka_renea13
      11 years ago

      I'm sorry I should've written the poll answers better :$

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