Which is the better job: a nurse or a midwife??

Question

I'm thinking of going to university but i really don't know which course to choose out of nursing and midwifery! I don't know whether i'd rather be a nurse or a midwife....i just can't pick!! Which do you think is the better job?

Answer 1

probly nursing.

all the babie things would put me off giving birth!

and also you wouldn't have to stick to one thing like subject ?

anyways good luck :)

x

Answer 2

Nurse - RN

Answer 3

A nurse.

Answer 4

I'm a nurse, and although i moan about it on a regular basis, it is a worthwhile job despite how tough it is. Only you can decide where your heart truly lies, so good luck with your decision.. Midwifery is just as tough, but equally just as rewarding. However you do have the option of going on to midwifery from nursing, if you so wish.

Answer 5

Nurse

Answer 6

Money wise midwife but I would want to be a nurse.

Answer 7

Well what do you want to do - by better do you mean more to your liking?  Only you can answer that. On a pay scale the Nurse makes a lot more because she works a standard week (if not longer) Midwifes rarely do.

Answer 8

It depends which one you see yourself most likely sticking to for 3 years study and beyond. This is your choice!

Both of those jobs are worlds apart, so when you go for interview don't mention you would want to be the other.

With nursing you can do a post-grad course to switch into Midwifery for 18 months.

Answer 9

There are ups and downs to both. You'll be run off your feet depending on where you work; in hospitals you can almost guarantee it on any ward as a nurse and if several mothers go into labour at once you could be short staffed and attempting to attend several births at once (even though they're not supposed to) as a midwife. Still I'd pick midwifery.

There isn't much in the way of job prospects with a lack of funding on the NHS, but as I understand it nurses are finding it nigh on impossible to find employment and there is a shortage of midwives. You do the math.

Also the conditions that British nurses have to work under are some of the worst, you'll be roped into doing many hours for a pitance as a student, whereas you could go to the states and be paid a mint as there is a short supply of nurses there.

Answer 10

Nurse,

a better social job.

Well I like being social.

So whatever suits your

personality and skills

would be best for you!

^___^

Answer 11

Both are very rewarding jobs. I once wanted to be a midwife but a serious illness got me . Nurses and midwives don't get enough recognition for the hard work they do. I wish you luck with whatever you decide

Answer 12

Get a piece of paper and list the pros and cons....

..................that should help you decide.