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A Nurse.I'm so eager to hear your stories!!

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A Nurse.I'm so eager to hear your stories!!

I had so many bad things happen to me and I would understand what people need before they go under or come out of anesthesia. I went through 2 labor and deliveries,

I survived a serious and potentially deadly illness. I have experience in dealing with kids in distress, too. Really it's a combination of the good, the bad and the ugly of having been a patient toooooo many times. Nothing killed me yet so I guess it's time to give back....only the good of course ;)

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I quit my job to help take care of my mom who died of lung cancer back in September. I only got two weeks to do that, and it was enough to make me want to care for others who need it and do what I can to help.

I never would have imagined me going into nursing, but now that I am taking A&P and loving it, I am looking forward to learning all I can. I am doing things I never would have imagined doing before.

It has definitely made me stronger and school has been kind of a second salvation for me. It is my life.

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Your stories are very touching.Thanks for sharing guys

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Specializes in NICU.

I have wanted to be in the medical field every since I can remember. I remember even as a small child that my favorite toy was a toy stethoscope and syringe. I just loved them! I got married young and got side-tracked with life in general, but now that I am back on track and am going on almost 10 years of marriage, I decided it was time to quit procrastinating and pursue my dreams.

I have always thought that I was meant to be helping people and I feel so strongly toward it. The feeling really hit me when I had my first child and, after having my second child, I knew I couldn't put it off any longer. I want to be one of those people on the other side of the bed - helping the patient and saving lives! It is simply what I am meant to do and I can't wait. Everything about nursing makes my heart flutter - even some of the commercials on T.V. for our local hospitals make my eyes tear up and make me swell with joy. The thought of being a nurse invigorates me and gives me such a charge, I cannot imagine spending my life any other way!

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:-).. SDDl...Did you apply to a Nursing school yet?

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Specializes in NICU.
:-).. SDDl...Did you apply to a Nursing school yet?

Yes, I applied last June and am still on the wait list. :D I can be patient though, I know it will be worth it in the long run! I am finishing up my last two pre-reqs (A&P II and Micro) this semester, which ends May 7th - yeay!!!

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A Nurse.I'm so eager to hear your stories!!

I have wanted to be an nurse for 11 years now, since my first son was born premature and had to be in a NICU for 7 weeks. I saw first hand the impact those nurses had on the infants and their families and I wanted so much to help people like that. However, because I didn't have adequate child care at the time, I never pursued my dream. That is, until now.

Although my husband and I have 4 children now, he is self employed and has a more flexible schedule to help me with child care. And he knows how much I enjoy L&D and Neonatology, that we are going to work together to see to it that I can get a nursing license.

I guess the old saying is right, "Better late than never":)

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Hemodialysis.

I've wanted to work in the medical field for as long as I can remember. This desire probably stems from the tv shows that I watched as a child, and as an adult. I have many fond memories of watching shows like Emergency, M*A*S*H, China Beach, and even ER as an adult.

Another factor would be the excellent care I've received from the many nurses I've encountered in my life. Nurses make a difference in someone's life. I want to be that difference for someone else.

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

When I was kid, my mother was frequently seeing doctors, so I was around the medical community alot. Put that with my interest in women's health (l&d, gyn, ob), and you can see why I'm becoming a nurse. :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg/ ICU.

I have always wanted to be one!!! My little sister has health problems, so I would go with her to appts, help give her shots in the arm and back. I have a huge compassion for hurting people. I truly am a "people" person. I spent a summer in Africa and later on in life after retirement, I would love to go back and start a Nursing school overseas. The lack of healthcare is amazing. I also would like to do something that makes a difference...and hands down the human body fascinates me.

It truly hit me when I was taking A&P...something just clicks...this is truly what I am meant to be and won't give up on my dream!!!!

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