Everyone wants to be a nurse...

sourpickle93 · Aug 20, 2012

Sorry you feel that way:)

I had to do all the research myself and it's really not that hard, lol. But I understand if you aren't able to do your own research to find the answers to your questions. That's something you either have to do alone or find out by someone else, which you have found. However, I'm certainly not going to spend my time and energy on something that's not worth my time or will have no impact whatsoever, just saying.

sourpickle93 · Aug 20, 2012

Besides there are some things which cannot be evidently proven by online articles or by statistical data findings. For instance, the University, from which I have graduated from in order to obtain my BSN and specialty certificate, over 90% of graduates from the years 2005 until now have all been hired as RN's and some...even before they've achieved their degrees. So there's my two cents. Just because in most countries or states, the job outlook for nurses are pretty slim doesn't mean it's like that everywhere.

kcmylorn · Aug 20, 2012

sourpickle- so happy you have been so fortunate in attaining a position as a new grad, most of the new grads in this country are not as furtunate and blessed; and it is truely wonderful that a lack of self confidence will not come your way. :yeah:

Stephalump · Aug 20, 2012

sourpickle- so happy you have been so fortunate in attaining a position as a new grad, most of the new grads in this country are not as furtunate and blessed; and it is truely wonderful that a lack of self confidence will not come your way.

Sourpickle is not even a nursing student, much less an employed nurse. I'm not sure when the crazy train left the station, but there goes another perfectly good thread down the drain.

https://allnurses.com/canada-nursing-programs/bcit-jan-2013-a-644713.html

On that note, love that ignore button!

sourpickle93 · Aug 20, 2012

I share my account with my youngest sister who is too trying to get into the nursing program like I had many of years ago. I went to BCIT and I'm helping her to get into the program. So what's wrong with having shared accounts? A lot of people, almost everyone actually, know this already Stephalump:) You really thought that I'm going to make a fool out of myself like that? LOL.:rotfl: Besides, it's the only thread she goes on so she found no point in creating an account, so she goes on mine:) I find it rather irrelevant as to what you are trying to do? I've been working as an RN for almost 5 years now and I really do not appreciate nor' will I tolerate your childish behaviour, you must have a lot of time on your hands. I'm going to politely ignore your attitude and crude behavior, as I do not have the time for this. I hope you understand and I want you to know that you did not offend me in any way.

sourpickle93 · Aug 20, 2012

Thank you very much! I know for most people it is difficult to get hired, especially as a new grad. Sadly, I've come across many students from a variety of University & Colleges, even those from highly reptuable schools and are still searching for jobs!! It's crazy, some even went back to school because they want a different career. I always tell those who don't have jobs, to keep your heads high and to never stop trying. Anything is possible in this world and it only takes time, dedication and commitment. Especially at this period of time, it's economically hard, so it's totally understandable but in the long run, things will definitely change. :)

amygarside · Aug 20, 2012

It's a combination of both. People find it rewarding to have a job that allows them to help people. It also doesn't hurt to be able to earn from one's chosen profession. The most important thing in being a nurse is to put one's heart in the profession. The earning that comes with it is just icing on the cake.

AngelaChanel36 · Aug 20, 2012

I just joined all nurses and I have been dabbling in the field for quite some time. I worked at a major hospital a PCT and it was an eye opener. I didnt have all these grand ideas of nursing but I met so many nurses who went in eye wide SHUT they hated their job, so many would say to me if your smart you'll do anything but this. I often her I wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner and I have to do this first to get there. Many say they needed quick money and many said they're too dumb for medical school. Now if I went in this thinking of only money or how cool it looked on tv shows I would be just like them. I decided I wanted to do this because I lost my grandfather at an early age, my grandmother to breast cancer, my aunt to kidney disease and all I remember was how kind and calming these nurses were. How they comforted my family,I was impressed watching the hospice nurse come to take care of my grandfather. I also loved science! I also loved hearing stories from my aunt who was back then a ER nurse now a retired ER Nurse Practitioner and how I felt always safe around her becasue if something bad happen she could quite possibly save my life!!! (9year old thinking!) Thats why I want to be a nurse I love it

Lynx25, LPN · Aug 21, 2012

I'd have to be honest. If it came down to being batman, or being a nurse.....

SEE YA! Me and my bat-a-copter are OUT!

*chopchopchopchopchop*

ShinyRedGloss · Aug 21, 2012

I graduated May 2010 with a degree in biology with teacher certification. I taught and didn't like it. I wanted to be a doctor/psychiatrist but new I needed a back-up so I wanted to go the premed route but pick up teaching certification at the same time. Somewhere along the line I lost sight of my pre med dreams and settled for a degree everyone told me do and for some of the very same reasons people are now running to nursing.

"They always need teachers"

"There is a shortage of science teachers"

Then the recession hit but I was in the sheltered world of college so I was naive. The year I graduate, Illinois takes science off the shortage area list. I searched for a year to find a job but started thinking about going back for a nursing degree. In high school, I shadowed nurses at the community nursing home and I knew it was something I could do. I've always wanted people improve the lives of others. I love people and have great patience with difficult ones. I'm just not a manager. I don't like struggling to entertain 90+ teens and moderate their every move.

So after two years of thinking about nursing seriously, I've decided to make my move. Yes it will be stressful. The job market is weak. The health care system is just as damaged as education. I will have unruly patients, but medicine is whatI'm interested in and not what someone suggested/for the big bucks/job security.

Don't get me wrong. I wouldn't work if I didn't need money. I would just be a hippie or a plush housewife that volunteers and does pilates. It's just that amount doesn't matter to me (no kids, no house, no pets) and bf is in a phd program. I just want to be happy. Plus, I also know that nursing equate big money.

All I want is a shot and I'm willing to work three jobs and live on ramen to get it.

This board is a great resource, albeit a little disheartening. I know some is factual but the pessimism is a downer. There are some of us have our hearts in the right place even if we have bowls to fill and (like teaching) not all of us will/should stay. Same goes for some of the "old pros" The college is a must for success and nursing shortage propaganda machines hold blame for some of it.

RNFiona · Aug 21, 2012

A lot of people get into nursing now for reasons that are totally financial. And trust me, it shows. Anyone can pass a test. Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse:(

(sigh)

RNFiona · Aug 21, 2012

Sour Pickle is 19 years old old, NOT a nurse but clearly knows more about nursing than those who have been in the profession longer than she has been alive. Props to SourPickles:yeah:

(that was sarcasm by the way)