I am currently a nurse (and hate it). I've worked as a nurse for almost 20 years. I want to go back to school. I'm just not sure what to take. I love animals, nature etc. I like math and science. I don't want to work directly with customers/patients. I'm sick of hands-on care of people. I'm not an introvert, but I am just tired of taking care of people. My passion is gone for it. What does a thirty-something person go back to school for? I don't think it's logical for me to go to medical school or something like that, although the money would be NICE! I'd be forty+ when I was done. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
2006-10-22 19:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
you could do a Biology or Chemistry major since they require a lot of math and to actually be good at that as well as science which you mastered since you have been a nurse. try something like Microbiology or Molecular Bilogy where you can work in a laboratory, analyze blood samples, etc. those 4 domains: Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology are what are in demand right now like hot cakes! i would give Molecular Biology or Microbiology a shot: you do not take of people but rather do something different-deal with DNA, genetics, and so forth...classes and courses that at some point you took! those careers are the mosr demanded out of the 4 and the pay is super great plus you can actually sit down and look under a microscope and do the things you did not do while being a nurse.
2006-10-22 19:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by icycrissy27blue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said you must not do the job that you hate, coz you end up getting stressed out. There are many avenues in nursing itself which might like , I would recommend the following site, for both nursing and for other careers as well http://www.cvtips.com/nurse_career_employment.html , http://www.cvtips.com/travel_nurse_job.html and http://www.cvtips.com/career_help.html
All the best to you
P:S School is not that bad
2006-10-24 08:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by vijay m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with an advising center at your local college - they should have two tests that might help:
strong interest inventory
myers-briggs
these might give you a general sense .. .
then browse through the department of labor occupational outlook handbook to see what catches your eye.
2006-10-23 02:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's these quizzes on the net now that help you decide what kind of career you would like. Here's one:
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz1.asp
Good luck!
2006-10-23 02:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start a business of some sort
2006-10-23 02:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by uatransporter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋