why are you a nurse?

[matt78]

I'm filling out my application right now for January of 04 and one of the questions on it is "Why do you want to be a nurse". There are sooo many reasons why I want to be a nurse, but I can't put all of them in a small paragraph (2 to 3 sentences). Can you guys give me some reasons why you are a nurse. What did you put on your application or say at your interview or write on your essay. Thanks a bunch!!!!

Rachel

[laurasc]

Because I've wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl and can't see myself doing anything else.

Laura

[DMR1]

I have a caring personality, I like meeting people, and one of the biggest reasons, JOB SECURITY. There is no way in hell that I will ever be unemployed and looking for work in the field we're in. Projections are that the nursing shortage will be getting worse and worse. I read somewhere that in the year 2020 nurses will almost be extinct if the same amount of people continue to go intot he field that are currently

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

Originally posted by debralynn

I have always wanted to be able to help people. It was actually a nurses aide(thats what they use to be called) that inspired me. When I was in the hospital with my hysterectomy, I had an older vetern aide. She was the best. She did things for me, before I even asked. When I decided to go to nursing school after my divorce, I wanted to be just like her. I think I am to some degree. I treat my patients as if I am there room service. I believe I am there just for their comfort. When they leave the hospital, I hope they believe I was one of the best nurses they have ever had. I want to make their stay in the hospital as pleasant as it possible can be. I want to be able to do my best to take away their pain if it is in my scope of ablility.

Sorry for rambling! But this is what I really try to do.

I second that emotion, debralynn, and I share your philosophy....you just said it better than I ever could!