what is it like being a nurse?

fancyme50 · Nov 22, 2008

Very true, and yes I do help my CNA's when time allows, But I was stressing that nursing is not all about butt wiping.

fancyme50 · Nov 22, 2008

Little harsh, but I def agree. I sure would NOT wanna be one of her cna's. This goes back to the debate of actually havingto work as an aide before becoming a nurse. Not all, but clearly this nurse needed to, maybe she would appreciate it a little more

I was stressing that nursing was not all about butt wiping, I love my residents and each day when I go into to my job, the smiles from each and every one of them makes it all worth while, I am a new nurse and do have alot to learn . Yes I do assessments on my residents, not only there butts but there mental status also.

em1025 · Nov 27, 2008

Hello. I narrowed down my career choice to lpn or surgical technologist. I really want to be a nurse but I need some information. I have heard that nursing school and being a nurse is hell. That is what is stopping me. Could you please tell me what it is like, really like, being a nurse. Like what do you to daily basis? In hospital settings, nursing homes, home health services? I really want to know what exactly do lpns do. Is it really horrible and tough? Also, what is nursing like? and the clinicals? and the last thing, what is the base pay or hourly pay? I live in ohio at a smally city. I live in middleport ohio which is close to gallipolis, athens, and parkersburg west virgina.
Thank you very much if you answer!:)

Hello there well i am an LPN and I love it:) I did LTC for a while but it was kinda hectic and so much to deal with that i did leave right now i work in a clinic and i love it i know the pay may be less than what i made in LTC but having weekends off and working day time is worth it to me, i get to use alot of my skills IV's, drawing blood, alot of educating patients and family and the pay is good for me and benefits are excellent, my doctor even gives us a full week off for christmas. School was a pain but you can do it, it is worth it in the end you just have to put your ALL in it. And you have so many opportunities to work in different areas that if you get one place and its not for you, you have the chance to look for something else in the same field its great i do want to go for my RN but for now i am happy and i have to get some of the loans paid off before i go further but it is worth it just do what you feel would make you happy and do not do it for the money because it will not work out. Hope all goes well:D