Is nursing for me?

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Iv always loved helping people, it makes me so happy when i get to help someone. My family and i came to america in 2000 not knowing a word of English. Since i was young i loved the hospital environment and i knew it was a place that i wanted to work in. I started working at Brigham and Women's when i finished high school and have been here ever since. I was 18 years old and worked 5:30 am till 12 then went to school 5 days a week. Being a bio major and working so early ruined my brain cells, literally. I became such a different person and had no patience. I changed my major to psych and just finished that. I want to apply to an accelerated nursing program but i'm so scared i wont be able to do it.

I know i can do it, just worried ill drop it like i did biology :(

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Are you still working the same hours?

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No, no. I made my place here now. They are very flexible with my hours.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

Honestly, that's something you really need to look inside of yourself for the answer to. All of us have different reasons why we want to be a nurse, but only we know whether it's really what we should do or not. And honestly, you may do your first semester and hate it.

However none of us can really tell you whether or not your should do it. It's a hard question that you really need to have with yourself. Be sure you do it for the right reasons. Maybe try getting your CNA and seeing how that is? That's not exactly the same but it's a taste of some of what you'd do as a nurse.

Good luck!

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Thank you for your honesty. I absolutely agree and I know it's something I want to do.

I think getting my CNA is a great idea I did not think about that.

Thank you so much.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.
Thank you for your honesty. I absolutely agree and I know it's something I want to do.

I think getting my CNA is a great idea I did not think about that.

Thank you so much.

No worries! It'll give you a real idea of what it would be like, especially since you'd be directly under the nurse. So you'd do what you do, and help them. It's a taste. I hope things become clearer for you! :)

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

You might also consider shadowing a nurse to see what it's like. It's not for everyone, but it might be a good way to see if nursing is for you. :)

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You might also consider shadowing a nurse to see what it's like. It's not for everyone, but it might be a good way to see if nursing is for you. :)

Are nurses usually ok with that?

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

You will need to go through the manager or through HR. You'll have to sign stuff and arrange for a time.

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You will need to go through the manager or through HR. You'll have to sign stuff and arrange for a time.

I already work at a hospital so I'll definitely try to see and talk to a nurse to help me. Thanks

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I'm currently a nursing student at a university. it's very stressful and the professors are tough. If I fail, I'm planning to do the CNA and return to nursing school!:nailbiting:

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I'm currently a nursing student at a university. it's very stressful and the professors are tough. If I fail, I'm planning to do the CNA and return to nursing school!:nailbiting:

Aww man that's going to be me soon. I love the dedication!! Best of luck.

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