What was I thinking?

Ive been thinking a lot about a career change. As a junior in high school I chose Physicians Assistant as my future occupation. I did this because I wanted a career that was stable where I'd never have to worry about not getting a job or not having enough money.  To achieve this I would pursue an undergraduate degree in Nursing, work for awhile to gain some experience and then apply for PA graduate school. I think this life plan was a mistake. At the time I understood very little about what it meant to work a full time job. I didn't understand that I would be spending most of my time over the next 30-40 years working in whatever occupation I had chosen so I really gave no though as to if I would enjoy life as an RN or PA.

Once I had explained my plans to my family, they were so proud of me. They responded with comments like "you made a great decision, I cant think of a better profession", "you will always be marketable in the work field" or "your future is looking so bright, we have high expectations for you" and so on. Because I had such support in my decision to become a nurse, I never gave much thought to my other options. So all through college I stayed on track and graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I remember having doubts about nursing during my classes and even after graduation but at the time I attributed it to jitters and nervousness. After graduation I landed a job and worked for almost a year,with minimal satisfaction, until my decision to leave Kansas. I have reluctantly accepted a nursing position here in my new home (I'll try not to complain to much). This time it will be different, I will try approach this position in the most positive light. Second, I'll be taking the initiative this time to keep looking for other career possibilities for my future.

One word of advise: Don't listen to anyone but yourself when it comes to your career choice. If you have made a decision that doesn't feel right anymore, change it. Do what you want to do, and have a profession that makes you happy.