What made you decide to become a nurse?

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Hi All,

It would be quite interesting to see how most of us have the same reasons for becoming a nurse or in my case, wants to become a nurse.

For me, it is that I am always finding myself in a position caring for someone. Whenever any family member or close friends are sick, I naturally stick to them like glue. Most of the time just keeping their company, talking a bunch of rubbish, just to keep their minds from what they are going through. Frankly, I haven't a clue what else to do, and that frustrates the "jeepers" out of me. Yes, I would help them with the doc's instructions and provide basic caring techniques, but I don't feel that it is enough.

April 1st will make 2 years since a loved one fell victim to that BIG OLD BAD "C" :devil: and it haunts me every day, that I did not pay more attention to the signs. And every day something nags at me, why don't you do something about it. So I decided that I want to become a nurse. The first step for me sticking to this decision is to tell my family. It feels so good to know that I have their support. Another factor is that society have made it sooo darn appealing and attractive to be a nurse. I am talking about the salary. It is going to be a bitter sweet road that I am about to travel.

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Specializes in Tele, CCU, MICU, PACU.

I was born that way! :roll

This is all I have ever wanted to do with my life. Even as a very little girl my mom and I would play nurse and she would make me nurse hats out of paper. This is the best job and the worst job. I have seen things that are incredibly humbling and then there are times when I want to change my major! I have been a nurse for 15 years now and can't imagine ever doing anything else. I will do this until I can't.

Good luck to you! :nurse:

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Specializes in ED, ICU, Heme/Onc.
April 1st will make 2 years since a loved one fell victim to that BIG OLD BAD "C" :devil: and it haunts me every day, that I did not pay more attention to the signs. And every day something nags at me, why don't you do something about it. So I decided that I want to become a nurse. The first step for me sticking to this decision is to tell my family. It feels so good to know that I have their support. Another factor is that society have made it sooo darn appealing and attractive to be a nurse. I am talking about the salary. It is going to be a bitter sweet road that I am about to travel.

Please don't beat yourself up for not being able to pick up any signs and symptoms of a loved one's cancer. Even the most highly trained physicians and nurses can miss things if they are out of the ordinary. Kudos on wanting to take on nursing as a career. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am sure your family will be supportive in your decision as well.

Blee

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Specializes in IMCU/Telemetry.

I used to work as security in my hospital. I would help with confused or violent pt's, or just be a strong right arm.

One day I was at the Information desk making sure everyone had a pass before they entered, when a lady started to talk to me. She was a tired looking older lady, and her husband was only a few days away from death. She started to tell me things about him, how she felt, and in general, her troubles. I talked/listened to her for the best part of an hour.

About 2 weeks later I was in a hardware store when a lovely looking young lady came up to me and started to thank me for the time I spent with her. It was the lady I listened to. She looked 20 years younger, and looked well rested. Her husband had finally died and she could move on (he was dying for 3 years). It turned out that I was one of the few people she could talk to, who just listened. It helped her get by, and she had to let me know.

I then realized that I really could make a difference. I had always liked working with people, so I became a nurse. I have never regretted my decision.

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Specializes in IMCU/Telemetry.
Please don't beat yourself up for not being able to pick up any signs and symptoms of a loved one's cancer. Even the most highly trained physicians and nurses can miss things if they are out of the ordinary. Kudos on wanting to take on nursing as a career. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am sure your family will be supportive in your decision as well.

Blee

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