hi, I am a 29 year old female and I currently am Seriously considering nursing as a 2nd full-time career. I keep searching the web, but its unclear what day to day duties nurses do specifically. I am considering nursing school, but wanted to know, what are the worst duties, so I know Exactly what I am getting into? Please help me, because I will really think about these answers as I consider nursing school.
Also, same question for nursing school (the hands-on training), what was the worst of it, and was it mandatory? I want to be a pediatrics nurse, and I'd rather avoid hands-on practice with adults if thats possible..though I have a feeling it is not possible.. Thank you.
I'm new around here, and still only in my pre-reqs for nursing school, but do you find it weird that I kind of look forward to the challenge of all the gross stuff??
I have to admit I take a little pride in being the one everyone else goes to in order to deal with all of their stuff they don't have the stomach for
All that aside, this was a valuable post, and thanks to those who shared their thoughts!
Nursing is a very tough job...think hard if you really want to become a nurse..at least you should shadow a nurse on a typical day to see what is like to be in her or his shoes..otherwise you wont ever get the idea what nursing career really entitles..I can sugercoat you but I prefer the real deal so if you like a high level stress jobs,constant running,being pulled into thousand different directions,have an awsome memory and pay attention to a lot of details nursing might just the right career for you..
one mistake is enough to end your career. students have way more pressure on them today than they did 30 years ago. one mistake and they could be tossed out of the program. just like one mistake of an experienced nurse could cost her a career. even if you are just perceived wrongly by a patient, it is considered unacceptable in today's market and the 99.9% of the rest of the patients that love you don't matter at that point. the pressure to be perfect is the worst part!!!
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