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Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Enterusernamehe(f): 9:41am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Just do what your heart tells you to do |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Blissbath(f): 9:47am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Ur parent r right.Pls choose nursing.I will be done wit my first degree in home econs next yr july.During my service yr,i will apply for direct entry into any uni for nursing.Nursing is very very lucrative.Ur parent are 101% right. Macauley07: |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by jahsharon: 9:50am On Dec 18, 2019 |
The OP's plan is to graduate with a degree in Psychology so that he/she can join the several millions of unemployed lazy youths and later join Yahoo Yahoo, but NO, the parents won't let the plans of the enemies to work. Psychology is NONSENSE in Nigeria. In no distance time, that Course abi curse ni will be removed from the list of degree courses. It will just remain a General Study course. Do Nursing and you will never regret it either you are in Nigeria, US, Europe, Asia or even in Oceania 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Blissbath(f): 9:51am On Dec 18, 2019 |
D earn ver well...i dnt mean all dose skull of nursing wit RN credential.Bnsc is d way forward madgoat: 1 Like |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Yankee101: 9:52am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Absolutely, no question |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Oakyyy(f): 9:58am On Dec 18, 2019 |
CasNova: Exactly, you will be a hotcake after that. |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Angel4lif(f): 10:03am On Dec 18, 2019 |
My dear kindly go for Nursing. You will meet psychology during your training. Nursing rocks!!! In my next world I will still be a Nurse. It's not all about Money, you would learn alot that would help you alot in your every day living. I was once like you but I later accepted the suggestion to study Nursing. Mark today's date if u study Nursing you will never regret it. Psychology would not offer you much in life than Nursing. My dear, Nursing will reshaped your life for good in the future as your parent is suggesting. Thank you!! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by obanla01(m): 10:09am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Brother Chai... You nail it well. Even in pyschology he's planning for he need to read seriously. In short your explanation is enough to motivate |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Starkid3010(m): 10:15am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Macauley07:you can be a lecturer and a nurse I know people that's do both |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by IDERAWOLE(m): 10:17am On Dec 18, 2019 |
midnighter: Remember the purpose of his write up here. Convincing his parents to support his dreams! Definitely, it's not having passion for being around and teaching young people that I called pedestrian, surely not. If you're a parent, you'll surely want something more concrete than this as the reason for going into academics than nursing. Hope I'm clear! |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Tchange1(m): 10:24am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Is social media a consult centre? |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Esji80(m): 10:32am On Dec 18, 2019 |
kaiiiiiiiiii OP pshycology ?? hmmmm kana ruwa as my Hausa fifle de say I beg run and go for Nursing oooooo 1 Like |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Cousin9999: 10:33am On Dec 18, 2019 |
You can do both. Do a nursing program and specialize in an area of psychological care. You also still have teaching opportunities with that credential, as someone else mentioned. In fact, you'll be more marketable and have more opportunities to teach as someone with medical education compared to just another person with a psych degree. Studying psychology isn't bad, it's just that a lot of people in the west choose it (easy major), and that limits its value. However, if you're willing to be a nurse, consider becoming a physician assistant. There's a fair amount of overlap, but PAs make more money. They also have a growing role as healthcare restructures internationally. |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by merryossai(m): 10:40am On Dec 18, 2019 |
midnighter:psychology is a social science course, scientific to an extent, but its not regarded as such because its built mainly on observations n statistics without necessary scientific backing. |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Emanodimo(m): 11:24am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Hello....Study Nursing.... That's the best offer ... |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Emanodimo(m): 11:28am On Dec 18, 2019 |
jahsharon: That's the truth of it all...the little advice here is enough... |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by Emanodimo(m): 11:29am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Enterusernamehe: The heart must tell the OP...that Nursing is the way forward... |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by brainhgeek(m): 11:31am On Dec 18, 2019 |
As a nurse, you don't have to job-hunt for long. You can even get a job anywhere in the world more readily than a psychologist. However, if a zoologist or someone without proper formal education can become the president of a Nation, who says anything you study can't make you successful? God is the key |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 11:35am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Eternitymedia88:This is so funny. Wicked 1 Like |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 11:37am On Dec 18, 2019 |
jiggaz:What if he doesn't have interest ? That's why we have so many frustrated and wicked nurses |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 11:39am On Dec 18, 2019 |
InvertedHammer:U haff sense today. Rain will fall o |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by AreaFada2: 11:40am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Macauley07: This is a typical African parents' way of seeing things. I had a prof who when she was a student took a break from medical school to do what is called an intercalated BSc degree year in Anatomy. She enjoyed Anatomy so much that she never returned to complete her MBBChir. She went on to do PhD in Anatomy and became a foremost anatomist in a major European country respected internationally. She edited the world's most famous anatomy textbook. The first and only woman to do so till now. She was head of anatomy in my university and a delight to med students. In the name of pragmatism we often stifle the talents and dreams of our children. Fela Kuti, Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Adichie were asked by their families to study medicine. Achebe & Adichie actually started medical school. Would they have achieved as much as doctors? Probably not. If you do Psychology, you can become a clinical psychologist after clinical training and passing the accreditation exam. Psychiatry is increasingly called Psychological Medicine to reduce the stigma. So there are opportunities in the right countries abroad. If you are on the intellectual side than practical side, nursing may not be fun. You have to be dedicated, compassionate and caring. Not all nice people have these qualities to a high level. Remember how we all complain about wicked nurses and heartless doctors in 9ja. Many have no business in such caring professions BUT went in for better prospects or family pressure. Healthcare is a calling. Something one should choose after looking at oneself in the mirror thoroughly. Not something to do out of pragmatism or under pressure. As a nurse in the West, will you feel fulfilled dealing with a drunk guy in A&E at 3 am on Christmas morning? Finally getting him to sleep off his drunken state with saliva and other bodily fluids soiling his clothes? Or a homeless person brought in to A&E one cold winter night with a festering sore in his leg, and even with a face mask over your nose you still cannot breathe? I for one liked those challenges and more. the opportunities to do much good are immense. But not everyone does. Some just couldn't wait to get out of the hospital to take even lesser paid jobs. After long years of education and training. Have you considered radiography? It's less stress and if you pursue higher studies you might enjoy lecturing with it. Reason with your parents. Las las if you must do nursing, do higher degrees too. But usually you will still have clinical commitments an honorary lecturer just like docs. 3 Likes |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 11:46am On Dec 18, 2019 |
cococandy:Why don't you study nursing yourself |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by kelvine(m): 11:50am On Dec 18, 2019 |
Sadly the economy won't let you choose passion over money. Instead you have to bring your passion into what is already productive. aimuan: 1 Like |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 11:50am On Dec 18, 2019 |
crispus09:You can still do computing and tech stuffs. Register for certification programms d and learn free stuffs online |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by midnighter(f): 11:54am On Dec 18, 2019 |
merryossai: Yes, but with reference to your original comment, psychology is an academic pursuit that uses scientific methods while nursing is not a pure science but rather a vocational course that has a scientific basis. If anything psychology should be "science" and nursing should be "act" and not the other way around. You were speaking as if he was trying to choose between pure science and humanity which is not the case. |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by midnighter(f): 11:56am On Dec 18, 2019 |
brainhgeek: Lol, I wonder when somebody who actually studied Political Science will become the president 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by midnighter(f): 11:58am On Dec 18, 2019 |
AreaFada2: This is great But I disagree with the bolded. Entering healthcare out of pragmatism doesn't automatically mean that the person will have a terrible time. They may come to enjoy it later on or at least just see it as a means to an end. It doesn't necessarily mean the person will start going psycho on their patients Healthcare is a calling for some but a saving grace for others |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by midnighter(f): 12:01pm On Dec 18, 2019 |
But areafada2 can I ask you about radiography? Is it not dangerous? I feel that the real risks are not properly exposed to stop people people running away from the course. |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by deuzgreat: 12:01pm On Dec 18, 2019 |
brainhgeek:PhD I'd not proper education, you well so? |
Re: Dropping Psychology For Nursing. Am I Making The Right Choice? by AreaFada2: 12:07pm On Dec 18, 2019 |
midnighter:Nope! Maybe the obsolete machines still in use in some parts of 9ja. You screen yourself properly from radiation. Radioactivity is measured in the areas around work to check for risk. Depends on what you do, you might be mostly using ultra-sound machines even. Virtually no harm. |
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