xpost: Any RN's RD's out there? Need your advice!

montanadanni

I am decided to go back to school next year, after deciding I wanted a job I loved. I first was very seriously looking at become a RD (registered dietitian). I like to help people get healthy, have one-on-ones with patients and problem solve. Then I saw a local RN (registered nurse) program that would get me a Bachelor’s in nursing in only 3 years for half the cost of become an RD. I just don't know if I have what it takes to be a nurse...will I be happy? I have written down the pros and cons to each profession and after looking at both lists… I STILL CANNOT DECIDE! Is there any RD’s or RN’s out there?! Please help with some of your wisdom!

My pro-con list so far:
RN
PROS
Great salary
Job security
Schooling is 20k and only 3 years
Flexibility in different jobs
Benefits

CONS
Burnout
Illness
Hard physical work
Long hours
Mentally stressful
Heartbreak


RD
PROS
Variety of ailments/patients
Workshops
Time off is easier to obtain
Good pay
Less stress
More one-on-ones with patients

CONS
Internships are hard to get into (required to finish school)
Harder to find a job
40k to finish school plus 5 years of school