Why did you become a nurse?

resqrider · Jun 28, 2004

I suffered severe burnout 10 years ago and never looked back. Now my husband has lost his job and I may have to return to nursing. Is there any chance that the flame and passion I once had to be a nurse can ever return? I was an excellent nurse and I guess I just couldn't accomplish everything the way I wanted it and the reality of the real work world was just too much, so I left.

Though timeshave changed, The politics haven't. Many administrators, who are not nurses, seem to think they can tell nurses how to perform patient care. even though they may one day be on the oppisite end of that patients bedside manner. That being said, rememberwhy you became a nurse in the first place, and take that reminder with you back to the floor, you patients will appreciate you for it, and so will your co-workers. Good Luck and Keep Smiling. :)

chemoqueen, BSN, RN · Oct 3, 2004

I spent 10 years doing billing and collections for an oncology group (who I now work for as a nurse).. I was inspired by the nurses I worked with and also was tired of collecting copays from sick and dying patients, I just didn't have the heart.--Phyllis

Just a general question...Why did you become a nurse, or want to be a nurse?
Ive had a couple RN's tell me that now it NOT the time to become a nurse, and if you work as a nurse, you will get sued!
Can you believe it>?
Well...Im interested to know WHY some of you became nurses?

Dr. Gonzo · Nov 1, 2004

Well im not a RN yet but i wanna help people and also i cant think of another job where most of my coworkers are females.

NurseFife · Nov 2, 2004

I enjoy helping people.:chuckle I have been a CNA almost 10 1/2 years and I will receiving my LPN soon and going back to school to become RN. I enjoy seeing patients/clients smiles. :rotfl: I enjoy learning new things. I know I will never bored as a Nurse. You will always have job with nice pay.:)

Trauma-tizedRN · Nov 2, 2004

Because roller derby was brutually painful, exhausting, thankless and kicking my ***.

i'm thinking about going back to roller derby,,,,,,

shellyj-rn · Nov 2, 2004

Due to a factory job closing its doors, I had the opportunity to go back to school, at age 32. Unemployment agency said nursing was the farthest skills that I lacked in but thought I would make a great H.R. person. Convinced them nursing was where I wanted to go. The whole time I was in school, thought to myself, is this worth it and maybe I should have gone to be a physical therapy asst. Graduated with my AAS, passed my RN boards and went into the real world of nursing. Do I regret it 4 1/2 years later? NO! What I do not like is how the public portays the nurse, or should I say the personal attendant at the Hilton! I worked almost 2 years med/surg then transferred to the last place within the hosp that I vowed I would never go to (besides OB) and that's the ER. I love being there, treating pts, and taking the time to visit with them when there is that occassional slower day. THis weekend was horrendous, and the screamining familys make my job a living h**l, sorry. The only bad part, and it's sad, 'cuz it's usually not the pt that complains. The bad part about nursing is being short staffed and over run with pts, means that someone lacks in getting good care and attention. And that's the main reason for caring for others is attention and good care, and things get overlooked. The bad part about nursing, that I don't forsee any improvement soon. I recommend to others to go into nursing if that's what they really want to do. I am proud to be a nurse, and am trying hard to keep that positive attitude, even at work where for the most part, the attitudes are crappy. Most are there for the paycheck, (pays not bad) but am hoping someday that things will get better. :balloons:

HarryPotter · Nov 12, 2004

Just a general question...Why did you become a nurse, or want to be a nurse?
Ive had a couple RN's tell me that now it NOT the time to become a nurse, and if you work as a nurse, you will get sued!
Can you believe it>?
Great topic and lots of responses too. I became a Nurse for a few reason. #1, my marriage at the tiime was rocky and I knew that as a RN I would be able to support my kids. #2) I enjoyed helping people and had a natural talent for being able to listen, #3 (maybe the most important one) Like many who have responded, I had a situation growing up in my family where I took on the role of a caregiver in a way. So, as an adult, Nursing was a natural choice for me.
Thanks for your great subject.
Lynne

Cindy Wood · Nov 18, 2004

My mother was very ill with cancer and I watched how the nurses cared for her. I wanted to be just like them. Hopefull I have made a difference in the lives I have touched in my life.

My 23 year old daughter has been chronically ill since she was 12. I saw the difference one good nurse could make during her many hospitalizations. I graduated last May with my RN and I am 50 years old. So far, I love the job!!

bhokyo · Nov 18, 2004

Becoming a nurse is a blessing covered with a lot of challenges and opportunities for individuals who have the guts and dedications to take part or be a part of one's life. Nursing does not entails financial but it goes more than that, it unfolds a caring Samaritan within those individual who dedicated their lives and had sacrifice their own family (in the case of nurses working abroad) for the needs of others. So if individuals are thinking that money is the only reason why they want to pursue a career in nursing, please think again......

JACALA_CL · Nov 18, 2004

i wanted a career that would never "go outta business".

but guess what . . . i was "born" to be a nurse. i love it

(my mom still has a no work rule when i go visit her - she cannot stand bodily fluids/functions)

AllenJ · Nov 19, 2004

I became a nurse by chance. I did my first degree in Mathematics and i couldn't get a job at the time so my mother being a nurse said to return to uni and study nursing that i'll never be out of job.

First year of training i hated it, but after that i've loved it to bits. I've been qualified six years now and i juggle a computer programming job with Nursing in PACU.

I'm glad i went into nursing, i do get my job satisfaction from Nursing and I met my wife during the nursing training.

AllenJ · Nov 19, 2004

Well im not a RN yet but i wanna help people and also i cant think of another job where most of my coworkers are females.

Now that is priceless, but i'll have to agree with you my friend. Except you want to be a Media star. :rotfl: