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Hey, all!
If you look at my past posting history, you'll see a long pathway of confusion I had about my career choices (should I be a NP or physician, pre-med or pre-dent, dropping out of NP school, etc.). I've had a lot of doubt about my decision to pursue NP school-but I stuck through and now I'm 2 weeks away from graduating....and now I'm finally sure I made the wrong decision 🤣
Long story short, I have no job prospects as the NP job market is dismal, I'm not satisfied with my limited education and scope of practice, limited opportunities for career advancement or business ownership in my field, disappointment in being associated with so many others in my field who have such low standards of care...I could go on and on. This is not a bash on the nursing/np profession!! This is just my own personal feelings on my choices.
I've been interested in dentistry for a few years. Back when I first began looking into career options, I shadowed several different physicians and dentists and fell in love with dentistry. I decided not to pursue it at that time for a number of reasons (already in nursing school, doubting my decision to get out of medical/nursing field, family influence, etc.). However, now at the end of NP school, I think I'm finally ready to pursue dentistry. My reasons for wanting this include the chance to own business, significantly expanded education, specialized knowledge in a specific medical field, immediate results from working with hands, genuine interest in the field (based on my limited experience), and others.
My main question for you all is if you think this decision would be wise. As a NP, I know I am already in a great position. I also have seen a lot on these forums and other places about the negative sides of dentistry (debt, decreasing ownership opportunities, etc.). What do you all think? Do you think NP to dentist is a wise decision?
Thank you!
*p.s. I have virtually no debt from undergrad or grad school.
If you look at my past posting history, you'll see a long pathway of confusion I had about my career choices (should I be a NP or physician, pre-med or pre-dent, dropping out of NP school, etc.). I've had a lot of doubt about my decision to pursue NP school-but I stuck through and now I'm 2 weeks away from graduating....and now I'm finally sure I made the wrong decision 🤣
Long story short, I have no job prospects as the NP job market is dismal, I'm not satisfied with my limited education and scope of practice, limited opportunities for career advancement or business ownership in my field, disappointment in being associated with so many others in my field who have such low standards of care...I could go on and on. This is not a bash on the nursing/np profession!! This is just my own personal feelings on my choices.
I've been interested in dentistry for a few years. Back when I first began looking into career options, I shadowed several different physicians and dentists and fell in love with dentistry. I decided not to pursue it at that time for a number of reasons (already in nursing school, doubting my decision to get out of medical/nursing field, family influence, etc.). However, now at the end of NP school, I think I'm finally ready to pursue dentistry. My reasons for wanting this include the chance to own business, significantly expanded education, specialized knowledge in a specific medical field, immediate results from working with hands, genuine interest in the field (based on my limited experience), and others.
My main question for you all is if you think this decision would be wise. As a NP, I know I am already in a great position. I also have seen a lot on these forums and other places about the negative sides of dentistry (debt, decreasing ownership opportunities, etc.). What do you all think? Do you think NP to dentist is a wise decision?
Thank you!
*p.s. I have virtually no debt from undergrad or grad school.
