Why'd y'all choose the Nursing field? =)

Whispera, MSN, RN · Apr 13, 2009

I went into nursing to have a job that could have variety and would pay a decent wage so I could support myself rather than becoming a bag lady...

pincush23 · Apr 13, 2009

I would start with a 2 year associates degree in radiology...my friend makes more $$$ than I do...and I have a BSN...less responsibility/accountability and a lot less stress!!!

But...just my opinion

good luck to ya!

aloha

varg · Apr 13, 2009

The radiology field is getting super-competitive as there are more and more students choosing radiology (from what I have heard). Also, a couple of X-Ray techs that I have spoken to have told me that their wages were being "kept low" by all of the new students entering the field.

My aunt also earned her 2 year degree from Aims in Radiology and she hated the field. Lifting 200+ # people so they could be X-Rayed. She also said that Dr's treat Techs like SH! (don't know if it's out of jealousy because X-Ray techs make decent money without 8 years of schooling, or what!).

I was thinking nursing because at least then there would always be full-time work. I am pretty new to all of the Allied Health care programs, and I will probably make another appointment near the Fall with my counsellor to way my options around this state (CO).

nerdtonurse?, BSN, RN · Apr 13, 2009

My suggestion to you is that you work as a unit secretary -- you'll see the reality of nursing, and then you can make an informed decision. We get a lot of kids out of high school, and college students thinking about nursing, and when they see what it's really like, they change their mind. Others, it affirms their decision. Either way, you'd have hard data to make your decision on.

NiteQwill · Apr 13, 2009

I chose nursing because skydiving is not exactly a cheap hobby I have to fund my addiction somehow...

Jokes aside I became a nurse because it was the next logical step from what I already do (medic/EMT in the Army and OT Asst in the civilian world) and although I get paid more as a COTA than a new grad, you cannot beat the stability and flexibility of the nursing field.

varg · Apr 13, 2009

My suggestion to you is that you work as a unit secretary -- you'll see the reality of nursing, and then you can make an informed decision. We get a lot of kids out of high school, and college students thinking about nursing, and when they see what it's really like, they change their mind. Others, it affirms their decision. Either way, you'd have hard data to make your decision on.

Well, my grandfather is in a nursing home and I visit him pretty regularly. I don't help the nurses or anything, but I know that they WORK THEIR ASSES OFF (except night-shift. JK)! Anyone else who doesn't have this experience already I would consider suggesting that, but I have a sister who is a Nurse (RN), an aunt that is a Nuclear Medicine Tech, and a cousin who is going to be an EMT. All picked these fields because of the job stability. Not because they wanted an easy workload!

NIGHTWOLF87 · Apr 13, 2009

i chose nursing basically for 2 reasons. my sister is a nurse and i remember she would come home and tell me about all the things she would see and made it really sound interesting. the second reason is i wanted to do something in the medical field. i too tossed around the thought of going to medical school, but decided on nursing. i have always loved kids, so that is why i ended up in the nicu. in fact, i met my wife at a ltc facility i was working at a few years ago (she was a cna at the time). so, yes, it is true: there are very beautiful ladies, both inside and out, that are in the medical field.

RedShoeNurse · Apr 13, 2009

Hi there!!

Well, when I was a child I spent a majority of my time in a local Childrens Hospital. I had major heart defects that required open heart surgery and continuous monitoring. All of the nurses that cared for me were loving and nurturing - so I wanted to be 'just like them' when I grew up. It took me a little bit of time to make it there, but I did it. I would love for them to know how much they influenced me and I try to emulate their kindness in my everyday practice.

I am very grateful to have such wonderful nurses to have as examples.

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StrwbryblndRN · Apr 13, 2009

It was a calling. I know sounds dumb but something in the medical field was the only thing I wanted to do. MD was my initial thought but I hate school and wanted to be near pt's more.

The human body and mind is fascinating to me. I love the differences of people's personalities and the changes that occur when people are sick. I love to see pts improve and know that I was a part of it. I appreciate being the nurse who is able to comfort a person in their last moments of life. After two years of working MedSurg and all the BS that comes with nursing I do not regret becoming a nurse.