According with the economy nowadays, what to study in Miami? (real estate, insurance)

[angelscorpio]

Hi, I am kind of new in Miami and U.S ( 4 years), finished my English levels at MDC and now getting toward College; however, I am very undecided in what to study.

Since I came here everybody mentions that Nursing is the key clue to success even though I started to doubt because of the Economy.
Most newbs are not being hooked up in the bigger Hospitals so they have to go Northern for better opportunities. Also, other Health careers are not so requested as some ppl claim. For example, I decided to get involved in FNC, Florida National College for Radiology; however, I quitted after the first week when I realized it was not a so solicited field on Hospitals and others. I made some phone calls and spoke with some ppl in chief of Radiologist's departments and most ppl agreed to confirm that info. In addition, I heard by some kins the same thing.


So I was just wondering two things: how much accurate might be that information?, and how much difficult would be deal with the study for someone that has no real zeal for nursing?

The pic would be clear if this post were replied for ppl in the field.

Thanks anyway for those who wants to drop me some lights.

[bale002]

How do you measure success?

I don't see much connection between nursing and the economy, unless the coming drop in standard of living in the US becomes so steep that life expectancy drops along with it, reflected in real cuts in medicare, long-term care for the elderly, and so on, resulting in a drop in demand for nursing.

Having said that, if you are in the medical field, study biochemistry, which also has applications to agriculture and biofuels. These are the cutting-edge fields for the present and future.

Nursing, with all due respect, and radiology are towards the low end of the medical field. But, again, it depends on how you measure success: on a human level, I consider nurses the real heroes of the medical field, along with the researchers. But they are not necessarily at the top in terms of pay scale; on that measure, it is better to be a hospital or insurance company executive or a medicare scam artist (the three probably amount to about the same thing) or an accommodating bureaucrat or politician.

But you mention that you have no real zest for nursing, so what would be the point? Relatively mediocre pay and unsatisfying use of talent? Again, how do you measure success?

The stronger connection between Miami and the economy is international trade and all the businesses and professions that revolve around it, not to mention of course real estate and property management.

For a young person starting out in Miami who measures success through professional service to the international trade and investment community, I would recommend comparative international corporate law, accounting and taxation, perhaps even immigration and naturalization law, along with, of course, English, Spanish and Portuguese. If you have ambition to invest directly in an international trade and/or investment enterprise, some courses in finance and economics, not to mention management, plus around $50 million in start-up capital, wouldn't hurt.

On the other hand, if you measure success through service in the medical field, I would recommend biochemistry to start, which may also have implications for alternative energy, biofuels in particular. These are the sorts of things that we really need going forward to avert the coming decline in standard of living, perhaps even reverse it.

Now, a real entrepreneur would combine technical or research talent with a business enterprise.

In any event, Good Luck!

[heydade]

if you want to get into nursing just because you think it's a "hot job" that will provide you with financial security, then you are getting into the field for the wrong reasons which is not fair to you or your patients. You will be miserable. It takes a special person with a lot of patience to be a good nurse. Anything less and you will make your patients suffer and you will be miserable in the long run and probably end up quitting.

[hurricaneMan1992]

Thing is, what's hot now may not be so hot anymore in 5-10 years. Not to mention that we have no idea what our healthcare system will be like then! I'd lean more towards professional services like accounting, legal aide, human resources, ect., since I expect the economy to be back on track by then.

[Wild Style]

Originally Posted by angelscorpio

Hi, I am kind of new in Miami and U.S ( 4 years), finished my English levels at MDC and now getting toward College; however, I am very undecided in what to study.

Since I came here everybody mentions that Nursing is the key clue to success even though I started to doubt because of the Economy.
Most newbs are not being hooked up in the bigger Hospitals so they have to go Northern for better opportunities. Also, other Health careers are not so requested as some ppl claim. For example, I decided to get involved in FNC, Florida National College for Radiology; however, I quitted after the first week when I realized it was not a so solicited field on Hospitals and others. I made some phone calls and spoke with some ppl in chief of Radiologist's departments and most ppl agreed to confirm that info. In addition, I heard by some kins the same thing.


So I was just wondering two things: how much accurate might be that information?, and how much difficult would be deal with the study for someone that has no real zeal for nursing?

The pic would be clear if this post were replied for ppl in the field.

Thanks anyway for those who wants to drop me some lights.

Not for nothing but nationwide hospitals are in financial trouble, some have closed and many are laying off. Nurses have been affected by this as well. If you do a google search you will find a bunch of articles on the subject.

In all honesty I would figure out what I loved and put my heart and soul into getting into that field. I would either be a success or die trying. Life is to short to do a job you may end up hating just because they pay is good (for now)

[ausguy]

I've been a nurse for 13 years. Admittedly I went into nurse primarily for job security, love of science, and the flexibility of the career. I also did not want massive school loan debt associated with an MD degree. Ultimately, I knew there is so much you can do beyond bedside nursing if you have the drive and initiative.

I worked bedside only about 2-3 years. It was the hardest I have worked in my life for ridiculously low pay, considering what you have to know and your responsibility. I worked my way into IT, got a Masters Degree in Health Informatics and make 6 figures working on the corporate side. Most of my friends have moved on to be Nurse Anesthetists, Advanced Practice RNs, Nurse Practitioners, teachers.

Even if it is not your "passion", as long as you can do the job and find some positive aspects, understand it could be a bridge to something you really like. Don't get me wrong, caring for the public can be an absolute nightmare, but also very rewarding. Also, I think the respect of the RN depends on where you work. ED, ICU have a lot more respect than some other areas. No job is perfect.

[angelscorpio]

Guys, thank so much for your help from the deep of my heart.. !

[muscleman305]

the thriving industries in Miami are Hydroponic grow houses, pyramid schemes, insurance/mortgage fraud, pain pill clinics and I heard the import business is picking up again.

[wildcat2009]

Anything in Medicine you will definitely find a job after school