I would just like to say thank you!

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I hear everyday how nursing makes people break down, and cry. It makes me doubt my sanity for choosing such a competitive pressure packed field to try to break into. I just thought I would take the time to thank you each for what you go through on a daily basis. I thought I would share my story being a patient. I had just went back to school with a pocketful of hope, and a dream of becoming a RN. I decided to do this because of my chrons disease which is quite chronic. Than a NP probably saved my life. I know not every patient makes it, but it meant a lot to me that the nurses, and doctors where so professional when I was scared and at my worst. The NP was the one who sent me for the chest x-Ray that landed me in the hospital where I belonged. To the RN who calmed me down after spitting up blood the entire day after my first bronchoscopey. He probably hates my guts for my mini meltdown, but I admire him for his calm demeanor in calming me down the day of my second bronchoscopey. Than there is the home healthcare nurse who waited patiently at my home so I could take my final. Of course to there are the wonderful nurses at the clinic I go to for my chrons.Regardless of wether I make it into an RN program I just wanted to express my gratitude to nurses dealing with patients like me with nothing, but fear in their minds. It truly means a lot to me so cudos to each of you. Who have ever dealt with a patient like me freaked out of their mind their life is ending physically, and metaphorically. If I can find them, and all my doctors I intend to thank them personally if I can. Thank you so much to every one! Has any one else had a profound experience that made them pursue nursing?

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You're welcome. We thank you for your appreciation!

However, your experience does not mean you need to seek a career in the field. There are many more factors that should lead to your decision to become a nurse.

Read more threads on the trials and tribulations of nursing. Nursing is BRUTAL on the heart,mind and soul.

That being said, I went into nursing 33 years ago... because I admired the nurses that took care of my critically ill child.

You need to rationally analyze your goals in this decision. Remove the emotional response.

Best of luck , wherever your journey takes you.

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Thank you. You are right I rationally analyzed it before I decided to do it. It was falling ill that reinforced my decision emotionally. I rationalize it this way I want to help others, I am happiest when I am working hard at this, I want the hard work that comes with the territory. I want to be the best person I can possibly be. I know its brutal, but that is part of the reason I want to do it. To prove I can be an upstanding member of society. I am beginning to wonder if it is for me, but nothing worth having in life is easy, and I am determined to personally have something worth having. I have read some of threads, and it does intimidate me if I am being honest, but I like to think I can handle it. Won't know until I try. I don't know it just seems to me for me to be happy I need the trials and tribulations that come with the territory. Any ways I should get rid of the emotional response. I had already decided I wanted to be a nurse, but wasn't sure I could handle it. I just know I want to help others regardless of the personal sacrifice, trial, and tribulations.

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I posted this for two reasons.

One I have read the horror stories children with diseases, patients where there is nothing you can do the list goes on. I figured nurses could use a little thanks. This is what intimidates me I have a tendency to form attachments easily, and the thought of losing some one I like fills me with dread. Even some one I dislike could have a profound impact one me.That is what I am afraid I cannot handle. Given this I thought I would say thank you since I am sure this has happened. I know that an emotional response in a pressure situation would be bad I like to think I can control myself at this age.

Two honestly I am trying to practice gratitude since I have read it is good for mental health, and people who are grateful, and cooperative tend to be more successful, and happy.

So I do think pragmatically at times its not all emotion for me, but I understand completely where you are coming from. I had a poster describe the confident critical thinking skills necessary to be a nurse. I like to think I can mold myself to this standard give time perseverance, education, and determination.

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Thank you for your post. I am just trying to maintain my idealism. I know it's not an ideal world, but my family, friends, hopes, and faith in hummanity is really all I have. Given all that I suppose I have all I need thank you very much. I am trying to better myself, so I appreciate it forgive me if I come off like someone who doesn't know what they are talking about. I suppose I don't, but there is only one way to learn. I would rather be stupid and naive now, than if I make it as a nurse. So thank you, it means a lot!

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Thank you for your appreciation for nurses, NPs, MDs, and the whole healthcare team. I wish you all the best in your journey to becoming an RN!!

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