Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

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  1. I'm in nursing because

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      I want to be a nurse
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      I want the income

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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.

Another reason to become an RN is the wear and tear on and risk to your body of being a CNA. Ive only been a CNA 3 years and Ive seen several aides suffer career ending, even crippling back injuries. As an EMT I've responded to calls to Nursing homes where a young CNA is lying on the floor in severe pain after rupturing discs. In one case they even lost control of their bowell and bladder and had no sensation in their toes. In my experience facilities are too cavalier with the safety of their CNAs, who are seen as expendable.

Becoming an RN doesnt take away the risk and wear and tear completely, but it does reduce it substantially, and gives you more leverage to refuse things which you feel or unsafe or unreasonable.

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I didn't go into nursing for money in any means, but do I find my income to be way more than enough money for me, as a single, debt-free woman: absolutely. Would I want to raise a family on my income alone: absolutely not. Whether 'nurses make a lot of money' is true or not depends on your lifestyle.

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I'm in it for the money.

Thank goodness, I'm well-suited for it, right?

:lol2:

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My answer to this is BOTH. I like being a CNA but I want to have Less backaches! I also would not even bother if it didn't pay well. I love working with the patients and like helping people. I absolutely hated working as a cashier. That is not my idea of a career.

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As my name states, I have a slave heart. I am only happy when I am helping others which is why I want to become a nurse. I prefer to put the needs of others above my own and love to give in a compassionate caring manner. Plus I think it is something my children will grow up to be proud of me for and respect me for.

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Specializes in Med Surg, PCU, Travel.
I'm in it for the money.

Thank goodness, I'm well-suited for it, right?

:lol2:

:cheers:

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