Reasons to be a RN in US

[Yan Jin]

I am interested in this topic. Is there anyone who are willing to give me some ideas?

[roser13, ASN, RN]

The reasons would be the same as in any other country:

"I need a job/profession to support myself."

"I am interested in the medical/healthcare field."

"I have an aptitude for the sciences."

And the always-popular:

"I want to help others."

[benegesserit]

Because you want to be a nurse.

Because it tends to be relatively well-paying for the level of education required.

Because it's a professional job that can accommodate scheduling needs outside the standard 8-5.

Because it's a stepping-stone towards advanced degrees that allow greater autonomy and scope of practice.

[mystory, BSN, RN]

Most people go into nursing because it provides a living wage. Many are also attracted to the potential for professional growth. The variety of specialties, shifts, and treatment settings also draw people in. Many nurses and future nurses love helping others and are interested in science and medicine. As for me..I chose nursing because I was a small town midwestern girl obsessed with my dream of moving to NYC. I saw nursing as the quickest avenue to accomplish this. And here I am..typing from my Manhattan apartment

[Yan Jin]

Thank you.:)

[Yan Jin]

Congratulations and thank you.

[elkpark]

OP, are you asking why Americans choose to become nurses, or are you asking why RNs around the world might want to practice in the US? The original question is somewhat ambiguous.

[Yan Jin]

I mean why Americans choose to become nurses. Sorry for being ambiguous.

[MLSTTS2015]

I mean why Americans choose to become nurses. Sorry for being ambiguous.

I would imagine that Americans choose to become Nurses for very similar reasons that nurses from other countries chose to go into that profession; are you thinking about becoming an RN?

[Altra, BSN, RN]

I'm curious, OP - do you think that people in other countries have different reasons than the common themes described in this thread?