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by MegslB Jan 20We all want to help people, but is there something or some other reason that's pushed you even more towards becoming an RN? For me personally, I've always been a people person and love being around others. But my biggest reason for going into nursing is because of my car accident. I was t-boned on my drivers side by a lady in her truck who was talking on her phone. We were going around 50 mph.
This changed my life. I lost my car and my mental and physical health was altered. I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and went through 5 months of intense therapy. I also suffered a cervical sprain, thoracic paraspinal injury, whiplash, and I now have scoliosis all because of my muscular damage. Anyways, as you could imagine I went through a lot emotionally and physically.
The thing is, I made it. I made it through and I lived. Becoming a nurse will allow me to be on the receiving end of an individual who has gone through something traumatic just as I did. I want to help someone through an extremely vulnerable and exposed situation like my nurses, doctor, physical therapists, and therapist did.
So what about you? Why nursing?
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Jan 20 by hunnybunchesI agree with you, some personal aspects of my life have pushed me towards nursing. My mom died about a year ago and she died alone, in the ICU. At the time I had a new baby and had temporary custody of my younger sister (I have since been granted full guardianship 😊
and I was her power of attorney. There was just no way I could sit at the hospital with her all day, something I have always regretted. Before she was moved to the ICU, I was called by the nurse asking for permission to resuscitate if needed, which I gave. A few hours later I received the call that my mother suffered respiratory failure and had died. Alone. I didn't know it at first but that ignited something in me and steered me towards this field. If I can give comfort to at least one scared patient, be their "family" when theirs is unable to be there, then maybe my mom can know how badly I wanted to be there for her and maybe I can pay that love and compassion forward to my patients, even if it is for just a few minutes at a time.
acmj likes this. - Jan 20 by MegslBQuote from hunnybunchesI'm so sorry for your loss. I think it's inspiring how you're taking something that'll help so many other people, out of a difficult life event. I think the reasons why you want to be a nurse will be a great motivation and will touch a lot of people.I agree with you, some personal aspects of my life have pushed me towards nursing. My mom died about a year ago and she died alone, in the ICU. At the time I had a new baby and had temporary custody of my younger sister (I have since been granted full guardianship ?de0a) and I was her power of attorney. There was just no way I could sit at the hospital with her all day, something I have always regretted. Before she was moved to the ICU, I was called by the nurse asking for permission to resuscitate if needed, which I gave. A few hours later I received the call that my mother suffered respiratory failure and had died. Alone. I didn't know it at first but that ignited something in me and steered me towards this field. If I can give comfort to at least one scared patient, be their "family" when theirs is unable to be there, then maybe my mom can know how badly I wanted to be there for her and maybe I can pay that love and compassion forward to my patients, even if it is for just a few minutes at a time.
- Jan 21 by hunnybunchesThank you. I am going to try to pay it forward in everyday I can! I want to commend you for having the strength and determination to overcome your personal obstacles. I believe that nursing is going to be extremely rewarding for you and to you! Good luck on your journey!
- Jan 21 by MegslBQuote from hunnybunchesThanks so much! Good luck to you tooThank you. I am going to try to pay it forward in everyday I can! I want to commend you for having the strength and determination to overcome your personal obstacles. I believe that nursing is going to be extremely rewarding for you and to you! Good luck on your journey!
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Jan 21 by Alisonisayoshi13 years ago I got sick and almost died. I have required care for diabetes ever since (they removed my pancreas to save my life). Since then I have come across a lot of sucky burnt out nurses... No offensive to anyone it's just been my patient experience. I just need to be one of the good ones! I want to do good, be compassionate, and provide care with grace and dignity. I feel driven to do it! I left a lucrative career for an uncertain future to do it!acmj likes this. -
Jan 21 by llovefutureRNQuote from hunnybunchesI agree with you, some personal aspects of my life have pushed me towards nursing. My mom died about a year ago and she died alone, in the ICU. At the time I had a new baby and had temporary custody of my younger sister (I have since been granted full guardianship dde0a) and I was her power of attorney. There was just no way I could sit at the hospital with her all day, something I have always regretted. Before she was moved to the ICU, I was called by the nurse asking for permission to resuscitate if needed, which I gave. A few hours later I received the call that my mother suffered respiratory failure and had died. Alone. I didn't know it at first but that ignited something in me and steered me towards this field. If I can give comfort to at least one scared patient, be their "family" when theirs is unable to be there, then maybe my mom can know how badly I wanted to be there for her and maybe I can pay that love and compassion forward to my patients, even if it is for just a few minutes at a time.
Like you my mom passed it will be a year on jan 31. I feel I want to pay forward. I feel like I owe it to help others as I myself was not there and how I wish I could of done more for her. I am a people person and love helping. That is why I chose to be an RN because I know it will be rewarding in that way. - Guide
Jan 21 by HouTxQuote from hunnybunchesShe wasn't alone - her nurse was with her. It's what we do.. . .My mom died about a year ago and she died alone, in the ICU.. -
Jan 21 by FLfemaleI need advice. I'm 53 & having to leave the dental hygiene field of 20 yrs. I loved my job but was recently fired. Finding another job is impossible due to the overload of hygienists. I'm seriously thinking of applying for RN for these reasons: I have all the pre-reqs, I enjoy helping people, & the wages are nearly the same. I know I can handle the workload of school esp since I won't be working. My main concerns are how to get that first job as a RN grad without experience, and are the working conditions in a hospital as stressful as I've been reading? Any insight from seasoned RNs will be helpful. Thanks. -
Jan 21 by loriinmdQuote from FLfemaleI would post this as a separate question and not as a response to someone else's thread.I need advice. I'm 53 & having to leave the dental hygiene field of 20 yrs. I loved my job but was recently fired. Finding another job is impossible due to the overload of hygienists. I'm seriously thinking of applying for RN for these reasons: I have all the pre-reqs, I enjoy helping people, & the wages are nearly the same. I know I can handle the workload of school esp since I won't be working. My main concerns are how to get that first job as a RN grad without experience, and are the working conditions in a hospital as stressful as I've been reading? Any insight from seasoned RNs will be helpful. Thanks.
