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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^Interesting analysis but general.  You can't possibly be an expert in every field regardless that you have a PhD.  However, I share some of your observations and would definitely take heed to your expertise in your field.  However, I would strongly encourage students to do their own homework.  No one is an expert in every field.  And while we all have amigos who wear different hats in different fields, one still needs to listen to their experiences/advice then do your own research.

One of my best friends has a PhD in Linguistics and has been extremely successful.  I would hang onto his every word for academic and career advice.  I would listen to his general comments about careers in biochemistry because that's not his field,

With that said, it was good of you to take time to give your personal insights.[/quote]I tend to agree.  I would dispute some of what 14:20 said especially the remarks about prestige in nursing.  It is no longer a 'bedpan' career, and the associate degree is rapidly being phased out.  Most organizations require a minimum of a bachelor's degree, and most programs have a combination BSN/MSN program.  Also, nurses are not relegated to strictly hospitals and are used significantly in research, medical informatics, workers' compensation, genomic research, etc.  NIH being just one company that employs nurses in research in addition to bedside.

So, I agree with PP that while 14:20 certainly has provided information definitely worth noting, I would not consider his comments gospel nor expert.  You must have to get in there and do the legwork for any area of interest.  One individual, no matter how well-intentioned, just doesn't take the place of checking things out for yourself and really delving into your interests.[/quote]

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