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When I was 20 I was an admitted to the hospital for some inpatient tests. I was so impressed with the nurses there, how nice they were, but also how professional, and how the were the ones running the hospital. It was there the bug bit me.
15 years later, I finally had the opportunity to go to school. I'm happy I did. I can't imagine doing anything else.
Good luck to you!!!
In the beginning, for a steady income.
Why do I remain a nurse? By and large, it's a profession I am proud of. . . and I enjoy providing effective care to people. I enjoy being a positive force and support in someone's life as they go through "tough times". (Please know that I work in a facility that affords me the time and energy to provide this type of rewarding care. I'm grateful for this!)
Cheers to you! :)
Ted
I want to be a nurse because its a guarnted job. My hubby is in the army and we move every 3 yrs. I learned the third move that I needed a career that is easy to transfer. No matter what state the army sends us to, I know that I will have no problem finding a job. I got tired of having to "look for work" and having to learn a new trade every few years. I also think that Nursing is a profession to be proud of, and it beats the hell out of waiting tables. :)
I became a nurse because I wanted a "real" job.
Not some boring, meaningless job.
I wanted more than "just a job".
I also think nursing is one way of letting God work through us as we use our skills & knowledge to help our fellow man / woman.
I'm nearing the end of my nursing /working career
& as I look back & reflect... I'm grateful for the
privileges & experiences nursing has afforded me.
I like to think that in some small way, I've helped make a difference in the lives of those entrusted into my care.
I hope I've been a supportive & loyal colleague to my fellow nurses. Some of whom are now my very dear friends.
After 34 years, regrets I have a few. But would I change any of it? YES & NO! Do I ever wish I'd chosen some other career? YES & NO! Would I do it all over again? HELL NO!... But I will be eternally grateful for the journey I've had as a nurse!!
Cheers,
Grace
Holly84
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I'm going to be starting college soon, and I'm planning to have nursing as my major. I would just like to know from other nurses, what made you decide to become a nurse?