Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

[miabia]

Im not judging but I've always been incredibly curious what the ratio of "I want to be a nurse because it's my life dream" vs "I want to be a nurse because I need the money" is. So my question to you is (Honestly)

Are you in nursing for the money or because you want to be.

Edit: Im curious on all ranges, non-professional and professional. I just lump everyone together so I'm sorry if there is any confusion.

[StudentNurseKitteh]

Those only "in it for the money" are taking jobs away from those of us who WANT to be there.....and not giving the pts the same quality experience the rest of us do! I'm not saying they don't provide adequate care - most of them do - "adequate". Those of us who would do-this-for-free-if-it-paid-the-rent give pts something extra, an intangible.

[Lynx25, LPN]

I used to do it because it was my dreeeeeeeeeeam, but now, realistically, I do it for the terrible paycheck.

I work in a toilety sort of nursing home, I am working on my RN so I can flush myself out of here.

[Ruas61, BSN, RN]

Those only "in it for the money" are taking jobs away from those of us who WANT to be there.....and not giving the pts the same quality experience the rest of us do! I'm not saying they don't provide adequate care - most of them do - "adequate". Those of us who would do-this-for-free-if-it-paid-the-rent give pts something extra, an intangible.

Get over yourself, like yesterday.

When were you promoted to judge and jury on anyine in nursing?

Or did I miss the memo?

[MPKH, BSN, RN]

I voted for money because part of the reason I work as a RN is for the paycheques (I would be lying if I told you I would work for free)...but I also work as an RN because I LIKE what I do.

[Inkynurse]

You can't judge someone by thier motivations for going into nursing. For all anyone knows that nurse who got into the profession for the paycheck will do an excellent, above and beyond, job, because she wants to keep that paycheck and increase its amount. And the nurse who had a "calling", well maybe in some cases the ability to do job well did not come with that calling and its all she can do to keep from killing a patient.

[dudette10, MSN, RN]

Those only "in it for the money" are taking jobs away from those of us who WANT to be there.....and not giving the pts the same quality experience the rest of us do! I'm not saying they don't provide adequate care - most of them do - "adequate". Those of us who would do-this-for-free-if-it-paid-the-rent give pts something extra, an intangible.

Hrmmm...I'm not in it for the money. I don't need to work. If I get fired or laid off, it's not that big of a deal to me financially. That sounds a bit scary, too, doesn't it?

I went into nursing for reasons that I thought were the reality of the field, but now that I'm in it, I know it's not the reality. I'm a bit disillusioned.

However...

I am a damn good worker, and I give my patients the best care possible. I go above and beyond. It has everything to do with the fact that I couldn't live with myself if I didn't work to the best of my ability. That's called work ethic. It has nothing to do with a "calling" NOR the money.

I have chosen this profession, put a lot of money into my education, and I'm not leaving it. Sorry, I'm not handing my job to you because you *think* you'd be better at it just because my reasons for being a nurse don't live up to yours.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

those only "in it for the money" are taking jobs away from those of us who want to be there.....and not giving the pts the same quality experience the rest of us do! i'm not saying they don't provide adequate care - most of them do - "adequate". those of us who would do-this-for-free-if-it-paid-the-rent give pts something extra, an intangible.

​you're kidding, right? oh, i hope you're kidding. you must be kidding.

[miabia, BSN, RN]

First - I mean't this to be for general healthcare. Sorry for the confusion but the general audience that has voted/replied seems to be what I was looking for.

Second - I am facinated (In the best possible way) by everyones responses. Thank you for your honesty.

[KatieMI, BSN, MSN, RN]

OP, actually your poll can be only as honest as one made by staying in a formal wear store 5 weeks before prom and asking every girl coming in if she "absolutely honestly" prefers her dress black or white, with bubblegum pink and shimmering purple being the hottest colors of the season. You cannot ignore the whole rainbow, even if you like only one color.

[Ruas61, BSN, RN]

I don't come to the student section in general, I ended up here because it was on the daily liked topic. I answered because it was interesting topic.

[neonurse2b]

I wanna be a nurse because I love to help others and give back when im upset I try to make everyone else smile, my reason for neonatal is because 21years ago I was born 1pound 14ozs im truly blessed and wanna share my story with others like me as well:)

[Saysfaa]

Neither are very high on my list of reasons.