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Hey Honeybun, I am neither a teacher or a nurse, but I do work in the healthcare field as a recruiter/Staffing Manager for therapists (PT/OT/SLP). Our company staffs both therapists and nurses. I will tell you that the majority of people in the healthcare field LOVE IT. They got into the field to help people, and they spend almost every minute of every day doing something to help someone. My only advice - make sure you persue a healthcare career that focuses on 'improved clinical outcomes' - helping the patients get better, and not just making the facility money. Unfortunately, there are some people who have twisted the idea of healthcare into a 'money machine' - without getting into the politics of it, there are TONS of healthcare professionals with a pure heart for patient care. Best of luck with your decision!!

I would say job security wise, I would go for nursing.  There is a fairly substantial shortage of nurses in this country whereas not many schools have openings for teachers.