What I Love About Nursing Is....

The fast pace and the variety.

Serving as advocate for those who are ill, infirm, and without representation.

The opportunity to educate individuals who are considering nursing as a career.

The opportunity to educate other non-healthcare individuals about the professional career of nursing.

The varied nursing specialties available thoughout ones career and continued chance for advancement.

The chance to share my knowledge and experience with other nurses who may be in a situation where they are having issues/concerns and need advice.

The camaraderie, the support offered by my nursing colleagues, and....

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The difference I can make in someones life

Also the variety in what I can do

In ER never nowing what is coming through the doors and having to jump into immediate action....Love it....adrenaline junkie!

The variety of people I care for and their interesting families.
The respect I get from the community.
Making people feel safe and cared for.
Interacting with many intelligent co-workers and doctors.
Some funny situations that make me laugh.

The fact that i only have to be at that place(work) three days a week

Well, this is a nursing student speaking, so:

The ability to learn so much from the nurses that I am supervised by at clinicals and still know that there is far more to learn

The ability to heal or comfort a person

The true, heartfelt compassion that I get to express without shame while I am in clinicals

The constant, everchanging Medical world that will forever keep my brain a hoppin'

Being surrounded by the awesome, seasoned nurses that make me feel secure and (as I'm sure they're biting their lips and wringing their hands, but would never let me see) allow me to practice skills while under their supervision so that I too can learn and one day work beside them

The thankful look, hug or words from a patient and/or their family

There is so much to love and I know I am just at the tip of the iceburg - I feel so lucky to be working towards this profession!

I love this thread!!! It's such a refreshing change to focus on all the wonderful, positive aspects to this profession! I won't officially be a nurse for a few years, but everyday, I get more and more excited!

Making a difference in people's lives, getting close to them and seeing them at a level no one else in society does
My fun coworkers whom are great team players
Four days off a week!
Teaching and working with students and new grads

The hugs. I get and give lots of them.
Nursing is not a static career. It grows and changes with you.
The autonomy that comes with working in the field.
My coworkers. They are an awesome caring bunch of professionals.
My patients. They are treasure troves of history and knowledge. When they make me part of their families, it's such an honor.