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I want to know why YOU want to be a nurse?

I keep second guessing myself and I am not quite sure if I really want to be a nurse.

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I want to know why YOU want to be a nurse?

I keep second guessing myself and I am not quite sure if I really want to be a nurse.

Personally, i have always dealt with 'book smart' heath care providers in regards to my own medical condition. Though some are very knowledgeable they could not relate to the reality of the pain it causes. I want to help and actually be able to relate to & have a true understanding of what people are going through when they are suffering from the same thing i deal with :)

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For years, I didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. I've tried a plethora of jobs and careers. But, 3 years ago, I went back to school for Forensic Psychology...which was an interest of mine since I was a young girl. When I graduated, I was pretty jaded. I was up to my knees in boring research and I didn't want to sit on my butt all day. The need to help people was strong, not strong enough to have an office or a desk. I needed something that kept me on my toes, both literally and figuratively. I obtained my personal training certification since I enjoy working out; but I don't give two :poop::poop: about the gym. I taught a couple of classes but my heart wasn't in it.

Since I have Celiac, I had been admitted into the ED a few times for unexplained abdominal pain (most likely from being glutened). I felt at peace there. I keenly watched the nurses when they put an IV in me; when I had to perform a CT scan I would gulp down the contrast to impress them (although, c'mon, why would anyone be impressed by that honestly?). I had thought about working as a nurse but it was a passing consideration.

The last time I was in the ED my doctor told me I was fine (although my stomach was still in pain). As I waited for the doctor to come back and remove the IV from my arm, I heard a woman in the distance faintly yelling for a nurse. It got to me. It took me back to being a Resident Assistant when I went to my first college as an English major. One night I heard one of my students crying and when I went to comfort her, she admitted she was going to kill herself. My desire to help others and heal others was strong; but I lost sight of it for a while. When I was in the ED and heard the poor woman, I felt so helpless. I left feeling instilled with a purpose... a mission. I knew I was supposed to be a healer; but I didn't know what that role would look like. Since then I have felt nothing else but the power of God (or whatever you want to call it) working through me. Before I knew it, I was accepted into nursing school. Now I feel like I finally figured it out... and everything I've done in the past has prepared me for this :cat:

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Specializes in Public Health.
For years, I didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. I've tried a plethora of jobs and careers. But, 3 years ago, I went back to school for Forensic Psychology...which was an interest of mine since I was a young girl. When I graduated, I was pretty jaded. I was up to my knees in boring research and I didn't want to sit on my butt all day. The need to help people was strong, not strong enough to have an office or a desk. I needed something that kept me on my toes, both literally and figuratively. I obtained my personal training certification since I enjoy working out; but I don't give two :poop::poop: about the gym. I taught a couple of classes but my heart wasn't in it.

Since I have Celiac, I had been admitted into the ED a few times for unexplained abdominal pain (most likely from being glutened). I felt at peace there. I keenly watched the nurses when they put an IV in me; when I had to perform a CT scan I would gulp down the contrast to impress them (although, c'mon, why would anyone be impressed by that honestly?). I had thought about working as a nurse but it was a passing consideration.

The last time I was in the ED my doctor told me I was fine (although my stomach was still in pain). As I waited for the doctor to come back and remove the IV from my arm, I heard a woman in the distance faintly yelling for a nurse. It got to me. It took me back to being a Resident Assistant when I went to my first college as an English major. One night I heard one of my students crying and when I went to comfort her, she admitted she was going to kill herself. My desire to help others and heal others was strong; but I lost sight of it for a while. When I was in the ED and heard the poor woman, I felt so helpless. I left feeling instilled with a purpose... a mission. I knew I was supposed to be a healer; but I didn't know what that role would look like. Since then I have felt nothing else but the power of God (or whatever you want to call it) working through me. Before I knew it, I was accepted into nursing school. Now I feel like I finally figured it out... and everything I've done in the past has prepared me for this :cat:

Don't you love the opportunity to be a healer!? It's an amazing feeling to walk away making someone's day brighter.

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Specializes in CVICU.

I don't want to die knowing all I have done in the world is crunch numbers for a business so their pockets could get deeper. I want to die knowing that I personally positively impacted at least one person's life for the better.

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Don't you love the opportunity to be a healer!? It's an amazing feeling to walk away making someone's day brighter.

Heck yes!

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My dad always stressed how important it was to live in service of something greater than yourself. He passed away from testicular cancer when I was 10...I didn't understand what he meant until I was in the hospital at 20 weeks pregnant, in preterm labor. The nurses who cared for us became my rock throughout those awful few months, and I understood -exactly- what he meant. Now that's all I want to be...the kind of nurses they are, and the kind of parent he was. Hope you find your passion!

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There is nothing better than being able to see a patient smile as a direct result of your care. Most of the patients I deal with are in pain and not excited about the opportunity to spend time in the hospital. :) Therefore,I try to make their time as enjoyable as possible. I have held several different jobs throughout my life and nothing comes even close to caring for an individual.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, ICU.

For me, being a nurse was something I wanted to do since I was five years old. Even as a child I noticed how much more compassionate nurses were and how much time I actually spent with them over doctors.

As far as my journey goes I've been in and out of college since 2006. I had my wild child period, after which I decided to work for a few years and put school off to the side for a little while. In 2011 I started school full time after I quit my awesome job (while I loved it, it was still just a job). I busted my butt for a year making A's and B's in classes that I had previously taken and some new classes. I was so close to a nursing degree I could taste it.

I finally applied to my nursing program in march of this year and got my acceptance letter 3 weeks later for entry in Fall of 2014. I couldn't stand the wait. I will be done with my prereqs for my ADN and for my BSN after this upcoming fall semester, I couldn't stand waiting a whole year to continue my journey. Lucky for me my nursing program offers a merit placement program that allows you to apply to move up a semester and I got accepted. I am beyond freaking excited about it.

In the meantime. I started a job working the 11p-7a shift as a CNA with an healthcare facility that takes care of long term patients and rehab patients. I've been enjoying every minuet of it and it has reaffirmed in my just why I want to be a nurse. They're even willing to help me with my schedule once nursing school starts (I can't wait for January :-) ) and all these amazing nurses that I work with have been so wonderful with offering me advice and goody bags filled with things that they think I'll need starting in January (I'm the youngest girl there and everybody treats me like their baby I'm spoiled lol) they're all so proud.

I truly hope that you do decided that this is what you want to do. Being a nurse I believe will be one of the most rewarding experiences that I will ever have. I can't wait to start on the next part of my journey and hopefully maybe my story inspired you (even if only a little bit) . I know it's not much but it's mine and I'm so proud to be here right now. I wish you the best in whatever it is that you decide to do. Please keep us posted.

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There are many people in this world, in this country, who do not have access to healthcare. My desire is to provide healthcare to these people and make an impact on even just a few lives.

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