I went to the careers office to have a conversation with one of the apparent gurus. The only useful thing the woman said seemed to be all she needed to say.
"where do you imagine yourself, in your future career? when you think of work, what do you picture yourself doing?"
I'm completely aware that nursing will be such a challenging job. I expect that i'll have to put up with countless disregard from the odd difficult patient, and from those in superior positions who look down on me. However, I get the impression that as a job it's improving - Increased pay, more duties, more autonomy and power. If I were to become a health visitor as well I think that would let me use the limited knowledge i've gained from this physiology degree, that I seem to grasp onto so much.
It's all very exciting and quit motivating once you know what you want to do for a job. I can't wait to do some work experience this summer, if I get some - Praying that i'll enjoy and survive it, and that it doesn't put me off! I'll keep you posted on what happens there.
