I really dislike when...

Published

I tell people I want to become a Nurse and they turn around and say, "why don't you become a doctor? It's way more money" ......Its not in my heart to be a doctor. I want to help&take care of people, not for they money. I dont think you can truly be happy in a career, if your just in it for the money.

Isn't one of the reasons to get a job is for the money?

I love to help other people, work in health care environment. So I guess becoming a nurse is a win-win.

Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com, so please understand my typos.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Never let it bother me.

Short answer:

"Id need to go to college, medical school, residency...for X number of years. I can become a nurse in Y years.

If you'd like to pay my tuition and living expense for the next X years, I'd be happy to consider it.

But I really want to be a nurse."

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU.

I don't see why it is an issue at all. Nursing is a completely different discipline. In that philosophy, why nursing or MD? Why not respiratory therapy, physical therapy, dietician, etc, etc.? Why not be a nuclear physicist or a ditch digger?? The point I am trying to make is do what you want to do, and don't let others take away your joy. Do what you can do, with your resources, time, ability, etc., and don't let others bring you down. Oh, and it is OK to go into any profession simply for the money, hours, chance for advancement, etc., you don't have to have a great desire to "help people" to be a nurse. I am a nurse because I have bills to pay and I like to eat.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

Obviously they will not be a good nurse, if they just want the money.

Willing to bet you haven't yet worked as a nurse....

Money is an essential part of the job, actually it's why it's called a job. Nursing is very rewarding both personally and professionally. A large part of that is a decent salary/paycheck that allows you to feel rewarded both on and off the clock.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

"By the time I finish med school I'll be at retirement age."

That would immediately end all further questions about med school. ;-)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I tell people I've babysat for doctors and I do not want their headache. I cannot imagine being on call. Even for a speciality like ER, they have to work the night shifts.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion