Why nursing?

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Hi, I am a student waiting to get into a nursing program. I thought nursing was a good job to have because of the high demand, pay, and hours. What I have been reading on other posts is making me believe otherwise. Now, I am questioning if nursing is the right career choice for me. My question to nurses is why they like or dislike their job?

Thanks everyone!!!

Calzonan RN said:
I'm still sort of looking into it. Luckily in the area I'm in it's easy to get some training in US and I'll be able to tell if it's what I'm looking for. Luckily, as I was going through nursing school I found I really enjoy nursing so I may just go back for my Masters and become a midwife or FNP. Right now I'm just trying to get as much training as I can, and learn as much about L&D as I possibly can. The great thing about nursing is there are so many options!!

If you do not mind me asking, what is a US tech?

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No problem....Ultrasound technician

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi,

I'm curious why people have chosen nursing. Personally, I'm not entirely sure. For one, my dad heavily pressured me into it, although that is not the sole reason. I am a people person and I feel like I need to help and comfort others. I'm fascinated with the human body, how it works, and how it goes wrong. I've considered med school, but I felt I wouldn't be able to actually be around my patients often enough to be enjoyable. So, nursing seemed like a natural choice.

What about you?

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I actually enjoy taking care of others. It gives me great personal satisfaction to know that I played a part in helping someone else. I've always enjoyed the medical field and by being a nurse I get to have one on one time with patients (although that is dwindling any more) and I get to really show compassion and caring.

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I have always loved the medical field and have been in it almost since I could have a job. All my life my friends and family repeatedly told me I would make a great nurse. For some reason I didn't pursued it until now, I think I wanted to choose my own path and I was nervous to have other's lives in my hands. In the end, a few years ago my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I sat by his side the whole way through. Every doctor appointment I was there, every test, I was there and I think that is what really showed me where I belonged. It fits unlike any other career I have considered. Also, when I had my daughter I had an amazing nurse who really inspired me to follow my heart

I hope you decide to follow you dreams, whether it be nursing or any other career path. When you have passion and love for what you do, you are a better and happier person!

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Specializes in none yet!.

My daughter was born 16 weeks premature, due to placenta previa, then frank abruption, weighing only 1lb., 1oz.. We were in the NICU for 4 months, so I was able to partially experience a lot of what nursing was really about. Once things started settling down with her, I started asking questions, and observing everything I possibly could. I thought, "I could do this, and love it!". The nurses in the NICU encouraged me to go to nursing school because they said it would be second nature to me.

What made me make up my mind though, was when I had to give my daughter cpr at her eye exam for ROP. For some reason, she had a bad reaction to the dialation drops (extremely rare). I didn't lose my cool, I just did what needed to be done, then ran with her in her stroller and oxygen tank like a mad woman back to the NICU. She had only been discharged for 4 days prior. Thankfully the opthamologist's office and NICU were in the same building!

It also helps me to think that there was a reason my little sweetheart was born so early. Maybe she was born early so I would pursue nursing school, and maybe help save other's lives, or touch other's the way my daughter's nurses touched our family.

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Specializes in NICU.

I'm glad your daughter came through!

My mom always says I lose my head in a crisis, but she's never seen me in one (My dad had custody of me). Anyways, anytime there has been a crisis, I just go into a "working" mode, and see what needs to be done to help. I hope that extends to when I actually start my nursing courses.

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What are the main three reasons why you would like to become a nurse?

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I remember being asked this question and I my answer never reflected how I truly feel about nursing.

The reasons why I came into nursing was a mixture of things 1. the satisfaction of helping others (yep..the one everyone says) 2. the stability it gives you (knowing that you will have job) 3. the fact that nursing is very flexible (i.e you can go to a whole different unit or hospital)

but honestly the reasons WHY someone goes into nursing is not as important as the REASONS they stay.

Nursing can be the most satisfying thing in the world but the darker side is it can also chew you up and spit you out.

From one nursing student to another, hope it helps.

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1. I love to feel needed.

2. Job stability

3. I'm broke! ;)

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The reasons why I chose nursing are the fact that I will have a steady job, the chance to work in different shift and of course I always wanted nursing because I can help others.

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Specializes in none yet!.
jackson145 said:
1. I love to feel needed.

2. Job stability

3. I'm broke! ;)

Yeah, that!

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