klmorrison

My boyfriend responded the same way. He's concerned about my potentially close contact with other men. Well...this sounds like an easy response, but it's true that without this contact we'd hardly have health providers. I think it's easier for me than for my bf. My father is a doctor and has been in contact with tons of people...so it's more 'normal' to me. It all comes down to why you want to become a nurse and how committed you are to the profession. If it's your dream, you will regret not pursuing it. This may make you bitter towards your boyfriend in the future. You owe it to your relationship and yourself to be honest.

Wow...receive it graciously. It takes time to be able to receive complements--oddly enough, it can even be humbling. Particularly so if you don't like to draw attention to yourself. Remember that you can still be proud of your acheivement and also be a kind and level-headed person.

Hello everyone! I am literally at the very beginning. Recently, I've felt a calling to nursing--now, I have no idea what I'm getting into or how well I'll do. So, why do you want to be a nurse? I took some medical ethics and health administration classes at the graduate level, and did some volunteering at a community health center as a management intern. Fell in love with health care. Every aspect of it. My dad is a physician, so I've had a lot of exposure to the health care community. The nurses I've known have been very wonderful and hardworking people. I'm blown away by the good you can do and the impact you can have for the community. The apparent job security looks nice too--or it couldn't hurt. Now, I have very few of the pre-reqs for nursing school. My BA is in poli sci and humanities, while my MA will be in philosophy with a medical ethics emphasis. Am I crazy for looking at nursing now? I'd like to knock out some prereqs and start from scratch on a BSN or AAS program. Eventually, get an MN or MSN and practice in psychiatry like my dad. What brought you current nurses or students into nursing? I'd appreciate your honest thoughts on the profession. Thanks.