Oh boy should I do this?

[koan]

I spent last night reading thru this forum and I was depressed at the end of it, I thought I would go into nursing because it seemed like a job I could make a difference and not just be a pencil pusher.

Now i read thru and it appears like most are treated poorly, underpaid, resentful, stressed out and a lot seem to have less than nice things to say about the profession.

Maybe I'm not cut out for this, maybe it's just like everything else people complain and it isn't that bad for most.

I don't know...

I am a "pre nursing student" meaning I'm in the program but have to finish a few pre-reqs first.

Now I'm not so sure, anyone want to give their impressions or ideas on doing this?

[CVnurse08]

Originally posted by Rustyhammer

There is something about seeing your pt smile when you walk in the door after being off a couple of days.

Something about spotting a complication that could be life threatening and getting it taken care of before problems set in.

Something about healing that wound.

Something about listening to your pts problems when they can't even tell their family.

Something about working with a team that rocks...a REAL team.

That something is called nursing.

-Russell

Great post, Rusty !! Very encouraging and exactly the reasons why I want to be a nurse.