Crystal112

Is it possible to be a fit nurse (doing 12 hour shifts)? How do you combat that? Can you be physically healthy and mentally happy? In general, of course you will have the bad days. And can you age well as a nurse, even with all the stress, with good diet and exercise and learn to do so? Also, why are shifts for twelve hours?

Here in Canada, nurses do have unions.

I am just curious, what are the chances of being fired as a nurse...and what would be the main reasons in the nursing field? And how can I prevent such an occurence? I've been fired working at a retail store and it pretty much scarred me for life. However, every other job I've had was stable. Is being fired easy?

So, what would be good reasons to go into nursing? I heard one is if you like to deal with people at their worse. Edited: At their most vulnerable*

I think that's a good idea, bds.

It beats a student who blindly goes into it thinking (s)he will be into a career of appreciation and fluffing pillows. >.> It's a life-changing decision. To be even honest...Questioning it is a GOOD thing. It gives a sense of what to expect...and it's better that a student asks questions in all aspects. Nothing wrong with it. I would think it may be deadly if a student never questioned anything - especially if it's a student in healthcare or heavy labored jobs. What is so wrong with asking this question?:igtsyt::w00t:

I think after my psych released information about me... he may have changed his mind... Not quite sure... but he seemed slightly less vocal about it when he learned I had issues with confidence, etc.

If you were to make reasons to not go into nursing, what would they be? When I interviewed a nurse, his number one reason was MONEY. 1. Money What are some additional reasons?

With all the stresses a nurse generally deals with plus the shift work times (crazy twelve hour shifts from seven in the morning and seven at night), is it possible for nurses to stay fit throughout their lives and not just when they are young? I am just wondering if the stress of being a nurse is worth it... or the toll it takes on the body is worth going into nursing...even with decent pay to help keep physical fitness (example: being able to afford swimming lessons). It's definitely not a career for people who are in it for the money...burnout will most likely happen. What strikes me as odd is that this profession is female dominated, why is it? I've also heard that females were more likely to suffer from depression than men. So, would that mean if nursing was a male dominated profession it is easier for them to handle the emotional toll? I don't know...in some respects, I feel like nursing might be better male dominated? In the context of the gender-depression fact. Just like I think businesses should be more female dominated... because I've always thought that men were less compassionate in the business world..etc...Just a personal opinion.

I suppose feeling old can increase looking old, vice versa too.

Oh, OP, I feel your pain. I have been in a similar situation where I felt like quitting and I did quit... It took me a while to realise that the topic / subject wasn't the problem, but I was the problem. The bad grades were due to MY studying habits and that needed to be change. Discipline is the biggest problem..So although i can't offer any adivce about nursing school, I was told a couple of things by other nurses. (both young and one I had interviewed today after class...he was sweet) Anyway: 1. It is normal that there will be times when you will try and want to quit and feel not cut out for it. 2. First year (or slightly over) is a shock to the system. 3. If you are solely in it for the money, you will burn out eventually. 4. Take this as an obstacle - a test of character, a challenge. Rather than admitting early defeat. *hugs* I'd trade places with you in a heartbeat. You have to ask yourself is it the habits, something you are doing wrong that is causing you to be discouraged and wanting to quit...or if you genuinely hate it. I'm just surprised that you completely hate direct patient care...that one baffles me a bit. My heart goes out to you.

I am a student contemplating nursing... thanks for your reply! I've heard that people can psychologically age which causes physical aging...Hmm...

Due to the stress and the physical toll it has on the body. Do nurses generally look older than they actually are? I am actually scared about this...it's on a top list of fears. 1. Aging quicker than average due to the stress? 2. affects your personal relationships? 3. contracting disease that is incurable

It sounds like a case of bad timing and untactfulness...other than that...the OP didn't actually do anything wrong or immoral. I do think you got yelled at because the VC felt being used and not for volunteering. With that being said, I wouldn't blame the OP for trying to get an interview through volunteering...

Actually, when I contemplated nursing, I volunteered at the hospital in the pediatric ward. It was great! In the longest time, I generally felt like I did something worthy and I just wasn't a waste of human space...I didn't sit on my butt and decided to become one...I went out to check out the enivonrment and such.