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peyton
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What makes someone successful in nursing?
What advice would you give someone considering a job in nursing?
What are some drawbacks in nursing?
What opportunities are there for continuing education or specialization?
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L D
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A career in nursing is a wonderful choice, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. To get a feel for the job, consider volunteering or working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This is an easy entry-level role into healthcare, usually needing just a high school diploma or GED.
Some of the drawbacks of this career field is that it requires significant emotional and physical resilience. While nursing can be demanding, requiring both emotional and physical strength, it is also deeply rewarding. You may have to work long shifts, sometimes 12 hours or more, and deal with challenges like patient loss and high-stress situations. Early in your career, you might work weekends, holidays, and nights, but these experiences help you grow and learn.
In regard to continuing education or specialization, Nursing offers many paths for specialization, such as working as an Emergency Room (ER) Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse, or Trauma Nurse. You can also focus on fields like pediatrics, gerontology, neonatal care, or obstetrics. Advanced roles like Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Educator require more education but open up even more opportunities.
Embrace this journey with confidence and enthusiasm. You have the potential to touch many lives and grow in a fulfilling career.
Best of luck!
Some of the drawbacks of this career field is that it requires significant emotional and physical resilience. While nursing can be demanding, requiring both emotional and physical strength, it is also deeply rewarding. You may have to work long shifts, sometimes 12 hours or more, and deal with challenges like patient loss and high-stress situations. Early in your career, you might work weekends, holidays, and nights, but these experiences help you grow and learn.
In regard to continuing education or specialization, Nursing offers many paths for specialization, such as working as an Emergency Room (ER) Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse, or Trauma Nurse. You can also focus on fields like pediatrics, gerontology, neonatal care, or obstetrics. Advanced roles like Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Educator require more education but open up even more opportunities.
Embrace this journey with confidence and enthusiasm. You have the potential to touch many lives and grow in a fulfilling career.
Best of luck!
Janice French
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Hello
Congrats on your field of choice.
I agree with the response above. I would add that if you could get some sort of hands-on experience while going to nursing school, it would benefit you in the "healthcare industry". If you are in a program that allows you to take electives in your schooling, I would highly suggest taking at least one or two management classes. If that is not available, check with your local hospital to see if they have openings to work part-time or per diem in one of the departments at an entry-level clerical /tech position. This will have you as you move through the healthcare system to understand not only how the system works but what barriers you might run into. For example, working in an ER as a nurse can be very stressful, and some leave within a few years to seek opportunities in different parts of the system. You will be more "marketable" as an RN with a business understanding as well as clinical. Healthcare is changing rapidly, and it is important to stay on top of all the changes to grow within your career. Good Luck!
Congrats on your field of choice.
I agree with the response above. I would add that if you could get some sort of hands-on experience while going to nursing school, it would benefit you in the "healthcare industry". If you are in a program that allows you to take electives in your schooling, I would highly suggest taking at least one or two management classes. If that is not available, check with your local hospital to see if they have openings to work part-time or per diem in one of the departments at an entry-level clerical /tech position. This will have you as you move through the healthcare system to understand not only how the system works but what barriers you might run into. For example, working in an ER as a nurse can be very stressful, and some leave within a few years to seek opportunities in different parts of the system. You will be more "marketable" as an RN with a business understanding as well as clinical. Healthcare is changing rapidly, and it is important to stay on top of all the changes to grow within your career. Good Luck!