No I wouldn't recommend nursing

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It surprises me how many students are going into nursing. I had my BSN since 1992 and have worked in the hospitals since then. Nursing is back-breaking labor with the reoccurring role of cleaning poop. There is no way my back can last another 20 years until retirement. Pick something else to go into.

Manuel

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Would I recommend nursing as a career choice to anyone? yeah, sure....especially if you want a job that entails no breaks, no lunches, mandatory overtime, constant stress, no management support, poor pay, lousy hours, minimal recognition for a job well done under adverse circumstances, daily exposure to blood and bodily fluids, inadequate staff levels, little or no respect...shall I go on?

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Jeez! That doesn't sound too good for a student!

Pardon my stupid question, but do RN's have to clean poop everywhere or it depends on the department you work in?

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EVERYWHERE! (LOL) Been through all areas with rotations in school, if it's not poop, it's some other bodily fluid!

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I think that all jobs have their drawbacks, and nursing has many. I dont know anyone who loves their job 100%. You have to remember what nursing is all about, it is caring for the patient. It dependes on alot what area you work in. There are so many fields of nursing that one can go into. If one is unhapp in a certain area then it is time to change. I enjoy working with patients, and giving them good quality care. Just remember one day you will be the patient.

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"You have to remember what nursing is all about, it is caring for the patient."

The above is a true statement primarily in health care facilities/settings only... If you are a nurse in another setting - like insurance, then your focus becomes that of the bottom line - sometimes at a loss of care for the patient.(Gee - that almost sounds like a hospital?)

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I only recommend nursing to mature individuals who don't have a problem with pride or the thought process "what do I get out of this deal". Nursing is a "calling". It isn't glamorous and it is selfless. For the most part, NO, I don't recommend nursing. But it isn't for everyone. A lot of nurses need to find a different job. I am looking forward to nursing being viewed as a profession...we need professional-thinking nurses only.

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Really depends on what their motive for going into nursing is. If it is for money the answer is no, but there are reasons that I would recommend nursing.

It beats mowing lawns or getting shot at the local convienence store.

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I personally would recommend nursing as a career choice for the right individual(s). I love the work that I do 99.9% of the time. It isn't glamorous and it won't give me monetary wealth, but it gives me a sense of satisfaction. For myself it isn't about pay, corporate recognition or benefits, it's about the desire to make a real difference each and every day in the lives of those I care for and about. ALL my patients are treated like family by myself and my staff and we have fewer complaints. I have in the past and would again donate my nursing skills for absolutely no financial gain to someone in need. I know many disillusioned nurses and I feel bad for them. Being a nurse isn't what I DO, it is what I AM. I've never been happy doing anything else. Maybe it's my parents' fault, I have a brother and a sister who are also nurses, mom is a CNA (35+) years and daddy was an O.R. tech for many years. I agree if you're not happy, move on until you find your place in the world. Not all employers set out to force staff to work unsafely. Sometimes the reimbursement system doesn't leave many options when a profit must be turned to remain open. Good luck to you all, I hope you find a career that gives you what you are seeking.

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NOT AT THIS TIME. THE ENVIRONMENT FOR NURSES ISN'T HEALTHY ANYMORE. IF HEALTHCARE FACILTIES KEEP ABUSING NURSES BY INADEQUATE STAFFING AND MINIMAL PAY, ALONG WITH INADEQUATE SUPPLIES..

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Specializes in Adult Primary Care.

I have been a RN for over 30 yrs - women had few options for careers. According to the American Nurse Executives poll, there are over 2 million nurses - however, only 1 million are actively working. Where did every one go? Maybe to a better paying, better working environment?! We have unwittingly created our own problem for the nursing shortage. Until the profession itself does something, we will all continue to be in this mess.

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My Daughter is in her third year in college and before she went I told her under no circumstance do I want her to get into the medical field.Lucky for me she listened to me for once.The options and oppurtunities she will have and have already been offered is something nurses dont get with much more money.And as far as nursing being a calling that don't help yor kids when your working alot of 16 hours and holidays.And cant give a part of yourself back to them because your to tired all the time so not only would I tell someone no but h--- no.

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