Is nursing really worth it??

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Hello to you all. After months of contemplation, I have decided to consider pursuing a career in nursing. I want a career thats is fullfilling to my soul and at the end of my years i can say I had a purpose. Plus I have a passion for medicine. The problem is that I am hearing soooo much negative things about the career,the co workers, management,short staffing, burnout, etc, and I am getting severely discouraged :confused:. Nurses out there, is it worth it in the end? Would you do it all again if you could? What is the hardest aspect of the job? What keeps you in it? Would you recommend the career to another? I need to make sure Im making the right choice and I need you wonderful nurses to share your opinions.:heartbeat

I am 49 years old and have been a Registered Nurse for 26 years. I have loved every year. It has made a more compassionate, loving person. I have a deep awareness of pain and suffering that humbles me. I have the awesome opportunity to meet patients at the most vulnerable time of their life, I reach out my hand to them and they grab on, inviting me into place I would never had access to.

I have found the area where I am truely fufilled and happy. It is not perfect but it is what you make of it. Debra

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Specializes in School Nursing, Pedi., Critical Care.

Exactly Debra! You have to remember that even on your worst day you are someones best hope!

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Specializes in psych. rehab nursing, float pool.
Harsh,its unfortunate you feel this way. The patients family are pivotal in providing good nursing care. Difficult at times, absolutely. The patients family can not be looked at as the enemy,you must try to see thier perspective...fear, lack of knowledge, minimal resources,difficulties coping. Try stepping back and taking another look, maybe you can help them get to where they need to be to be a resource for the patient.Make them aware, you are an advocate...gently.

The Specific type of familes I was refering to are in the medical profession. Nurses are some of the worst families to deal with. Not all, but the most memorable ugh. It is like they have an axe to grind in how they have been treated while working and now is their chance to get even. I find it deplorable.

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Specializes in CCU,SICU,CVICU,Burn Unit.

I have been a nurse for over twenty years and do not regret it. I wished one of our children had gone into nursing, but alas none did. I would recommend it to anyone there are so many ways one can have a career. Good luck to you on your journey.

Nan

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Specializes in ITU.

Nursing is what you make it.. It is very rewarding as long as you dont get involved in the politcs which is the worst part of my job. Im thinking the same though at the moment as im told that Canada is desperate for nurses but im finding it very had to get in as although I have been qualifed four years i dont have enough theory training hours for them:banghead: Keep at it :heartbeat

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