Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

Is it necessary for nursing to be a passion? Why? 

[klone, MSN, RN]

30 minutes ago, AnnaliseP said:

 It’s something God calls some people to do?

Considering that I've been a nurse for almost 17 years, and am also Atheist, I would say a resounding "no"

In my experience, "calling" is equivalent to "horrible working conditions and poor pay" and also equivalent to "pink collar" work.

[Davey Do]

A so-called calling doesn't necessarily have to do with God or even spirituality, it can be just a self-fulling occupation in and of itself.

 Working as a nurse can satisfy our need to be a contributing member of society, a way to make our way in the world, and a stimulating & exciting occupation.

Merely being guided by the Fates and being in the right place at the right time could be considered a calling.

 I believe nursing was my calling and the proof is in the pudding. I am where I always wanted to be: Financially comfortable in retirement and doing what I want to do every day after a long and successful 40+ year career.

But hey, who am I to question the parochial perspective  who's been in the business for a whopping three years?

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

8 hours ago, Wuzzie said:

Fair point but from what I've experienced in the world of nursing the idea of it being a "calling" is falling by the wayside. Probably a good thing considering what a mess it is right now. 

Agree, I've never liked the "calling" aspect of nursing.  That implies some spirituality that I don't feel.

I do feel that after 30 years though it's not just a job and a paycheck for me personally.  While like others "passion" may be too strong a word, I do like my job, am good at it, and like being at the bedside.  I think for hospital nurses in particular as bad as it is there has to be something more than just showing up for a job you have no feelings for because it's just a job and a paycheck.  It's just too stressful to go through life like that.  This is why I stayed at the bedside and didn't advance to management.  Management is not my "passion".  The bedside is where I belong.

[Wuzzie]

Who says it does?

[Guest1201734]

I really don't need understand why people make such a big deal about motivation within Nursing it's so stupid and honestly very tiresome.

[Wuzzie]

29 minutes ago, S8317823 said:

I really don’t need understand why people make such a big deal about motivation within Nursing it’s so stupid and honestly very tiresome.

Again, who is making such a big deal? 

[Tegridy]

No. It has to pay the bills. Anything else is icing on the cake. 

[klone, MSN, RN]

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[londonflo]

RNNPICU said:

Doesn't have to be a passion. 

RNperdiem said:

"Passion" is asking too much. I aim more for "satisfaction".

S8317823 said:

I really don't need understand why people make such a big deal about motivation within Nursing it's so stupid and honestly very tiresome.

Please look elsewhere for an education... no one in  healthcare is suitable for a mind set as yours. Somewhere you lost any semblance of caring at home. .........YOU do not belong in healthcare whether it be animal health or human health. Look for a field dealing with non breathing animals....like geology. Yes rocks....rocks will suit you. 

[Tenebrae, BSN, RN]

It pays the mortgage, gives me enough left over to indulge my crafting addiction

If something else came along that paid similar, was more interesting and intriguing than my current role and less hard on my body I'd probably take the opportunity 

[Googlenurse, ASN, BSN, RN]

On 11/30/2022 at 6:42 PM, londonflo said:

Please look elsewhere for an education... no one in  healthcare is suitable for a mind set as yours. Somewhere you lost any semblance of caring at home. .........YOU do not belong in healthcare whether it be animal health or human health. Look for a field dealing with non breathing animals....like geology. Yes rocks....rocks will suit you. 

Why did you reply to them the way you did?

Did they say something wrong?

[BeatsPerMinute, BSN, RN]

On 12/1/2022 at 4:35 AM, Googlenurse said:

Why did you reply to them the way you did?

Did they say something wrong?

I don't think you said anything wrong. I feel like this is a harsh reaction and totally unwarranted.