Is becoming a nurse really that bad?

[luvmykids0810]

I work as a PCT at north hills hospital here in dfw. And im going to school for nursing because i want to PLUS they're paying for it. BUT i keep getting talked out of nursing by most of the nurses on my floor (PCU) and when i rotate the nurses on med-surg too.

So is nursing really that bad? I want to be a nurse and work in L&D but they really freak me out with all this dont be a nurse talk.

[anon456, BSN, RN]

I have been working as an RN for more than one year and I love it! It's very hard, can be intense, and I sometimes come home with sore knees and feet. But it's also very interesting to meet different families, learn about different illnesses and treatments. I am never bored.

[mikimoto]

You'll probably end up getting hired as an RN where you currently work at, so finding a job

won't be your problem.

Listen not to these people as they don't know your skill level, background, opportunities and future career path.

They may feel stagnant or insecure about their current positions and are generally afraid to be replaced by someone younger.