Why did you choose nursing?

[Joe V]

People choose nursing for a variety of reasons:

1. A parent, aunt, or grandmother was/is a nurse.
2. A life-changing event.
3. You care about people.
4. You wanted to make a difference.
5. You want to care for your loved ones.
6. For the money...
7. A documentary, book, movie, etc drew you into the world of nursing.

What is your reason for getting into nursing?

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[la_chica_suerte85, BSN, RN]

I don't know if I'd say it was a calling -- more that maybe how I'm made matches up with nursing. I love medicine and taking care of people and the weird things their bodies do/they did to themselves/others did to them. I love the process of nursing and all the things that nurses have the opportunity to do, least of which comes with a great amount of autonomy and patient teaching. Once I got into it, I was like, "Dang, I wish I had known a nurse growing up because I never would have taken so long getting around to it."

[mirae]

i chose nursing cause my sister also nurses,,although my soul is not in medic,,but day by day i,m fall in love to my career

[WavyGravy]

I always knew I wanted to go into healthcare and chose nursing because it is a great job, but it's still possible to have a life outside the hospital.

[prmenrs, RN]

I decided when I was 4--I thought those hats were cool. I never changed my mind, either. Even when everyone decided wearing those caps wasn't cool any more. (too late by then, I was already working) Sounds corny, but I think it was one of those predestined things.

[eniad.merka]

In our family almost of us are nurses so i said to them that i'm into medical field in college but not nursing for a change in the family but unfortunately my aunt enrolled me in nursing in a community college until i've learned to love the course . Its amazing you need to be flexible in different situation especially in ER setting.

[krijmo]

You had me at gruesome, obscene, and strange, lol! Figures you were in the restaurant industry too! Good for you! I'm about to embark on the same journey. At 37. Wish if done this 10 years ago!

[ANNIENURSEANGEL]

My dad and I had a talk one day, about my future. My dad tells me to pick a career that you will always have a job, and that you won't have to rely on a man, for your financial security. I took his advice to heart, and picked nursing. Nursing has security, opportunities, and is flexible. You can have kids, and be out of nursing for awhile, then you can get right back into it. I see that happening a lot. I have never regretted my decision on becoming a nurse.

[JamieHiggins]

I had to have surgery when I was about 10 and I just thought the nurses were the coolest people ever. They were so smart and seemed like they had that whole place under control. That sparked my interest. I went to college working towards a nursing degree because it seemed like a stable job and I enjoyed the blood and guts. My freshman year my dad got diagnosed with brain cancer and I moved home to take care of him. I got to see the harder side of nursing. Taking care of someone who can't do it themselves. I found that even that part gave me such joy. I just want to help people. Days will be hard and I know that but there will be days that will make it all worth it. My dad went out of the world seeing me fight for my nursing dream and I am going to fight to get there.

[sunshine.jones]

I've had a desk job for 6 years and am burnt out. I recently talked with my mom, who is a nurse, about really affecting other people's lives. At the end, I want to say my time here mattered. So I'm gonna do it. Really nervous, but I'm gonna go back to school to become a nurse.

[jenniebennie73]

I chose nursing because I know what it feels like to be the patient. I hope to help make children feel more comfortable in an unpleasant environment.

[angikat]

I chose nursing because my mother was a nurse and I needed something that could get me in the working world quickly as I had a small child. I fell in love with it so I guess it was fate. I was very satisfied as an LPN for 20 years but recently I began feeling as though I wasn't making a difference anymore. Nursing in my area has changed so I guess I'm changing with the times. If I need more education to make a difference then I am going for it! I look forward to my future growth in nursing! :-)

[TraumaORnurse]

I was sick as a kid, spending lots of time in and out of the hospital. Most of the staff were great which peaked my interest to be like them. Inspired by my ordeal and the nurses that took care of me, my mom went to college & became a nurse, which added to my inspiration.