Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

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Ok, I'm a bit frustrated with all of these posts telling us that we shouldn't go into nursing because we need a job and steady income. Sure, I do like to help people, but I need a steady job even more. So, I decided to post a poll to see if we can get some honest answers.

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Nursing was an easy degree for me because I love science.

I want to make above average money so I don't have to stress over finances.

I want to be proud of what I do, meaning I am not scared to tell people my profession (I hated telling people I was a bill collector).

I don't want to work 5 days a week.

I am not much of a people person, but nearly every job I can think of deals with people.

Nursing jobs are found in every city in the USA. I can up and move whenever I want and know there will be a job for me.

If I have kids I'll be astute with my assessment skills and know when to take them to a doctor.

My boyfriend loves to have his own personal nurse!

Okay, I understand that there are people out there who want job security, like science, the flexibility of the job etc. But those who keep saying that they are not really a "people person" might consider another profession. Yes, most jobs deal with people, however, nursing deals with people who can be scared, confused, depressed, pissed, angry and a plethora of other emotions. You really need good people skills in order to be a good nurse. period. there are enough nurse ratchets out there. I'm not trying to put anybody down, honest, but as a caregiver and future nurse, caring for people makes a huge difference.

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this is a good topic.

to tell u the truth, i have no medical experience, no hospital experience, i just read and heard that nursing gives u good money, job security, choices in which field u want to work, and the fact u can work anywhere. i'm not a people's person, i dont have great therapeutic communication skills. i guess u can say i am taking nursing for the wrong reasons if u want to. my close relatives are nurses, so i guess i went in for that reason most importantly coz they pressured me.

but i really want to learn, i'm not very smart, i get C's and B's as grades, thats what i got during the first year of nursing school. but i want to help my patients even though i dont have great therapeutic communication skills and not ver sociable (coz i'm the shy nurse :rolleyes: ). all i want is to get the job done and deliver safe nursing care for the patient, as well as advocate for him or her. nursing is not a calling for me, but i want to be able to do what i said above.

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this is a good topic.

to tell u the truth, i have no medical experience, no hospital experience, i just read and heard that nursing gives u good money, job security, choices in which field u want to work, and the fact u can work anywhere. i'm not a people's person, i dont have great therapeutic communication skills. i guess u can say i am taking nursing for the wrong reasons if u want to. my close relatives are nurses, so i guess i went in for that reason most importantly coz they pressured me.

but i really want to learn, i'm not very smart, i get C's and B's as grades, thats what i got during the first year of nursing school. but i want to help my patients even though i dont have great therapeutic communication skills and not ver sociable (coz i'm the shy nurse :rolleyes: ). all i want is to get the job done and deliver safe nursing care for the patient, as well as advocate for him or her. nursing is not a calling for me, but i want to be able to do what i said above.

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i have to say i admire your honesty. everyone has their own reasons. imho there is not a particularly right reason to want to go into nursing. i just hope and pray i have what it takes to make it through nursing school.:uhoh21:

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i have to say i admire your honesty. everyone has their own reasons. imho there is not a particularly right reason to want to go into nursing. i just hope and pray i have what it takes to make it through nursing school.:uhoh21:

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Specializes in Infectious Disease.

I went to an open house and one of the speakers told us that going into nursing

for the money was wrong. You should have seen the looks on the faces as soon as those words came out of her mouth. How could she say this to a roomful of grown men and

women who have families, mortgages, and other responsiblities? While I believe you

have to be a caring and compassionate person in order to do and like this job, I sure

as heck wouldn't do it for free. If it didn't pay well enough to meet and exceed the needs of my family, then I would have to look for another source of employment.

As soon as those words came out of her mouth, I thought about this thread. I spend

way too much time at allnurses. :)

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Specializes in Infectious Disease.

I went to an open house and one of the speakers told us that going into nursing

for the money was wrong. You should have seen the looks on the faces as soon as those words came out of her mouth. How could she say this to a roomful of grown men and

women who have families, mortgages, and other responsiblities? While I believe you

have to be a caring and compassionate person in order to do and like this job, I sure

as heck wouldn't do it for free. If it didn't pay well enough to meet and exceed the needs of my family, then I would have to look for another source of employment.

As soon as those words came out of her mouth, I thought about this thread. I spend

way too much time at allnurses. :)

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Hey Lizz good question...By age 15yrs I felt nursing was for me. I did have a religious upbringing, maybe that had something to do with it. Wanting to help humanity. You don't have to have to be pretty. We're always in demand, a machine won't replace us. A guaranteed job for life. I've been in nursing for 28yrs. Enjoy the interaction with people.

This is our community service...OK we get paid, we have to live. Yes we can close the door behind us and leave work there.

Wondered what I would do when I retire. Worked as a volunteer for Red Cross for 2yrs giving Cosmetic Care to Nursing Home residents,whilst working part-time nursing. And loved doing it. I would most likely go back and do this in the future.:)

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Hey Lizz good question...By age 15yrs I felt nursing was for me. I did have a religious upbringing, maybe that had something to do with it. Wanting to help humanity. You don't have to have to be pretty. We're always in demand, a machine won't replace us. A guaranteed job for life. I've been in nursing for 28yrs. Enjoy the interaction with people.

This is our community service...OK we get paid, we have to live. Yes we can close the door behind us and leave work there.

Wondered what I would do when I retire. Worked as a volunteer for Red Cross for 2yrs giving Cosmetic Care to Nursing Home residents,whilst working part-time nursing. And loved doing it. I would most likely go back and do this in the future.:)

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I have several reasons for going into nursing. Recently, I volunteered at a nursing home, and enjoyed helping the residents. I do enjoy helping people instead of making some "Capitalist Pig" big corporation rich. I don't have to worry about being eliminated after the age of 40. I don't have to look like a fashion model (which is prevelent in working in a casino). :rotfl: I don't have to worry that my job will be replaced by a machine or sent overseas. I can work anywhere in the country. I don't have to worry about paying the bills like I would if I made $9.00 hr. If I get tired of working in one environment of nursing, there are plenty of other avenues in nursing to pursue. :)

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I have several reasons for going into nursing. Recently, I volunteered at a nursing home, and enjoyed helping the residents. I do enjoy helping people instead of making some "Capitalist Pig" big corporation rich. I don't have to worry about being eliminated after the age of 40. I don't have to look like a fashion model (which is prevelent in working in a casino). :rotfl: I don't have to worry that my job will be replaced by a machine or sent overseas. I can work anywhere in the country. I don't have to worry about paying the bills like I would if I made $9.00 hr. If I get tired of working in one environment of nursing, there are plenty of other avenues in nursing to pursue. :)

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The real reason I'm going into nursing is because I want to work in the medical profession. Honestly, I would have preferred ot go to medical school, as was my plan all through highschool. However, an unexpected pregnancy, and even more unexpectedly becoming a single mom made me rethink ten years of school, and 24 hour residency shifts.

It seemed like the logical transition would be to nursing, where I can eventually become a nurse practioner if I so choose. some of my other reasons are:

job stability with benefits and a nice income

someone mentioned being able to assess their kids, and I have to admit this is another reaon for me.

I really enjoy helping people. I've always been a bleeding heart :)

and I think scrubs look cute :)

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