From a possible future nurse (15 yrs old as of today) - what's it like? I have strong feelings towards becoming one, though I've often been discouraged by people who say that it is an underpayed, stressful, depressing job since you can't fully care for people due to the numerous pateients, lack of nurses, and you are treated like crap... is this true? How do you all feel about being a nurse? I am considering being a nurse or an OB-GYN, but am most interested in nursing. However, I am becoming discouraged from the advice I have been given.