travellvr

hello everyone, I am writing to get professional opinions about nursing and what everyone enjoys about it. I graduated college a year ago with a Merchandising degree and realized how totally unfulfilled I would be if I could not directly help people. I am sort of at a crossroads, not knowing which career direction to go into. I thought I wanted to help by being a Speech Pathologist-- but whooo no thanks to ANOTHER 5 years of school! What I do know is that I want to help people for the rest of my life, in a very meaningful way. I am a compassionate and cheerful individual who just longs to help others! I have a mother who is a breast cancer survivor and a father who died from stomach cancer... so i have a passion for health and for seeking justice and healing! I have been a preschool teacher for about a year, and though i love the children and love to help, it is just not the great impact I want to make. I can get bored easy, so I also love how challenging Nursing seems to be. When i told a friend i was thinking about Nursing, she said, "I don't think it's a fit for you. Have you met any nurses? They are mean and grumpy. You are bubbly so maybe you would be a better dental hygeinist!" But, that seems boring to me...plus, don't sick patients need kind and bubbly people? It would be fantastic if people could reply and give advice. What do you love about nursing and what type of personality do you think it takes? What do you like least about the field? Comments, tips, opinions greatly welcomed and appreciated!!