I'm seriously considering nursing school in the near future. I'm just wondering if anyone feels there are any must have qualities for someone in this profession. I'm really a people person. I love to be helpful and love talking to people. I'm compassionate and am seeking a career where it actually makes a difference in someone's day if I show up for work or not. I've always been interested in medicine and how the body works, but was turned off by my mother who is a nurse. (I have some mother issues but that's a whole other story!) I also considered teaching for some time, but something keeps calling me back to nursing.
Also....is it possible to begin my career part time? I feel that being a mom of three, it may be difficult to work full time since my kids are so little. I know nurses hours are flexible but am not sure if I can have any flexibility right out of the gate or if that's something that I'll have to sort of work up to.
Michelle, I have always wanted to be a pediatric nurse. I graduated when I was in my mid twenties and worked for 5 years in pediatric oncology. Then I left the profession for about 15 years to raise my three girls and help out in a family business. I can tell you that the job is much harder now emotionally since I have kids. My specialty is oncology and prior to having kids, the job was difficult. Now that I have kids ranging in age from 16 to 9, I find it very difficult some days. I think it just has to be a calling. I can't imagine doing any other type of nursing. Some days can be so sad and difficult, but at the same time, it is rewarding and helps me to really appreciate my blessings.
I can understand your desire to do ER nursing. I have always thought that would be really interesting. Whatever you choose to do, you know that if it isn't the right fit, there are sooooo many other options.
If you want to talk more, feel free so send me a personal message or email me.
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becembrie
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Michelle, I have always wanted to be a pediatric nurse. I graduated when I was in my mid twenties and worked for 5 years in pediatric oncology. Then I left the profession for about 15 years to raise my three girls and help out in a family business. I can tell you that the job is much harder now emotionally since I have kids. My specialty is oncology and prior to having kids, the job was difficult. Now that I have kids ranging in age from 16 to 9, I find it very difficult some days. I think it just has to be a calling. I can't imagine doing any other type of nursing. Some days can be so sad and difficult, but at the same time, it is rewarding and helps me to really appreciate my blessings.
I can understand your desire to do ER nursing. I have always thought that would be really interesting. Whatever you choose to do, you know that if it isn't the right fit, there are sooooo many other options.
If you want to talk more, feel free so send me a personal message or email me.
Have a great day.
karen