misskate098

So many great responses. I feel so much better. Really. Rock on guys :)

I'm about to start my 2nd term of nursing school and there has been a question constantly being asked which I'm seeking insight on. Are you passionate? My answer is: not really. I'm looking for opinions on why this is a completely acceptable response because people generally are thrown off after I say that. I have always had a great passion for science, though. I very much enjoy learning/research and applying my scientific knowledge, but passion in the sense of general nursing isn't really there. I chose the career path because: job security, flexibility, able to travel, the science aspect, pay/benefits and that my schooling was paid for in full if I chose nursing. I see many of my classmates are obviously passionate about what they are doing and I see others that may be in the same boat as me but would never denounce their lack of passion. We are by no means cold/uncaring, but we don't seem as "into it" as the others. I would love to hear from current nurses who lack passion (I know there are many) but still love their job and do well. Any advice or insight would be appreciated. :)