Can one learn to love the nursing career?

Question

I'm willing to give nursing a try and I'm waiting for the program to start this year (I finished the prereqs). However, I am scared but really curious and excited at the same time. I never thought I'd get into the nursing field bc I had a biased opinion about it since I was younger (I stereotyped). But I was kinda forced to secure a stable job via this career...it's a long sad story. Given that I am highly adaptable and willing to learn, is it possible for me to love nursing? Has anyone had that experience? Please share. I want to be enlightened and start school on a positive note. And please don't say I shouldn't do it bc I am determined to do it. thanks!

Answer 1

My parent are getting old. I wish I have knowledge of nursing to take care of them. you do love your parent don't you. So far every nurse I met is nice friendly caring person.

Answer 2

You will love it. It is probably one of the most satisfying careers out there. A lot of work but you are helping patients directly and playing a very important role in a patient's recovery. You will do great if you are willing to work hard (which is seems you are).

Answer 3

Sounds like you definitely have the right attitude about it.  My aunt was a nurse for a long time, she liked it.  I think as long as you have the patience for it & good bedside manner, it shouldn't be too bad.  I'm thinking about nursing as a career myself, but if I go through with it I'll probably just become an RN.  But good luck with it!!

Answer 4

I've heard of a lot of people being pressured by parents and family to go into nursing when they didn't want to.  When people discover that someone is a nurse they're like "Omg! That's so great!" and etc.  and I don't understand, yeah it's a good feild but it doesn't make it any better than any other career, I believe in finding a career based on happiness not just a pay check.

Answer 5

Wow.  I am in a very similar position as you are.  Not where I thought I would be, but this is where my life has led and I start in September.  Good luck, you can learn to love anything you go into with an open-mind.

Answer 6

Well there's always a job in the nursing field. But to see if you'll really like it become a CNA first while  your going through some of your beginning classes. If you can't hack being a CNA then try another occupation.

Answer 7

I commend anyone willing to dedicate their life to medicine and in the practice of healing.  Good for you.  My mother went through nursing school when she was 40 years old and she has never regreted it.  She started out as a Nursing Assistant in a local nursing home and she wanted to start a career regardless of her age, so she went back to school and now she is 60 and has 20 years in at the same nursing home.  It definately takes a certain kind of person to be able to deal with blood and gore, but not all jobs in the nursing field necessarily get gut-wrenchingly gory.  If you can do it, I wish you the best of luck.  Do not let anyone talk you out of it, because like I said only certain people can handle it, if you can then you should.  You have a "calling" for it.  So I say GO 4 IT and Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

Sure.  But realize one can love a profession for various reasons including the freedom it gives you to move anywhere and get a well-paying job.

Answer 9

It is, if you work in good conditions. Don't start at CNA go straight to Registerd Nurse

Answer 10

you can love anything as long as you know how to love it

Answer 11

go to www.allnurses.com

it has EVERYTHING you could ever want/need to know about nursing, nursing specialties, schooling, just anything!

Answer 12

In fact, many people do love the nursing profession. I have conducted research in the medical field and have found many individuals who love the field and helping others. My own anecdotal experiences also include people who love the profession.

Generally, nurses earn above-average salaries, have highly marketable degrees, and can work nearly anywhere in the country. In addition, you may travel and have the skills to help people across the globe. These are great attributes. However, nursing is also very difficult.

It requires high levels of interaction with sometimes difficult people, long hours, difficult shifts, and the constant chance of loss (because of patient mortality). These place a substantial strain on many individuals who end up burned out.

If you are interested, I encourage you to contact me. I can provide you with some new research on the medical profession and ways of mitigating burnout among nurses in particular.