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I will be appying for a CNA diploma program soon and then move on to being an RN. I want to know if it's going to be worth being a nurse. As corny as it sounds, am I really going to be able to help people? Will I be able to make a difference in someone's life? I know there are cons to this profession and I am well aware they can sometimes outnumber the pros. I just really want to help those who are in need/sick. To new nurses, current nurses, veteran nurses: what makes your job meaningful?

Hi everyone, hope everyone's having a good day/night! I am a current community college student in the state of North Carolina and was initially planning on getting into the Paramedic program but after some intensive thinking/seeking advice I changed my mind to being a Nurse instead. My ultimate goal is to be able to have direct interaction with patients. I am doing prerequisites for the ADN program at the cc and was wondering if I would be able to find jobs with just an ADN degree after graduation. I do not have the funds to go to a 4 year university and have worked part-time jobs since I was 15 years old and will continue to do so while getting my degree. My plan is to get my ADN, work for some time, save some money, and then get my BSN. My biggest worry is that I will not be able to find a job as I hear even people who graduate with BSNs are having trouble finding jobs. I do not care if I have to clean up stool/urine or start at the very, very bottom with my ADN degree as long as in the end I am able to get my BSN. I need some guidance as I am a first generation college student. Any advice/tips are greatly appreciated, thanks!