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Marin
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Troy, Ohio
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What are the pros and cons of working in the hospital?
I am a high school student seeking guidance as I would like to work in a hospital, specifically as an ER or ICU nurse.
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Karin P.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Marin,
It's great that you have an interest in the medical field. Being a nurse is a fantastic career choice!
The pros:
You'll have a meaningful profession where you'll help people and save lives every day.
You'll have an interesting job where every day is different and you'll keep learning new skills.
You'll have great job security and your job is very portable if you ever want/need to move.
Your education is not super long. You can be a registered nurse (RN) with just an associates degree (although a bachelor is recommended) and you can continue getting higher degrees and certificates to specialize.
The cons:
The job can be stressful. You might work long hours, night shifts and overtime.
The job is physically demanding. You'll put strain on your back and you'll be on your feet much of the day.
You'll have to deal with pain and loss, especially if you want to work in the ER or ICU, and you need to take care of your own mental health.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
It's great that you have an interest in the medical field. Being a nurse is a fantastic career choice!
The pros:
You'll have a meaningful profession where you'll help people and save lives every day.
You'll have an interesting job where every day is different and you'll keep learning new skills.
You'll have great job security and your job is very portable if you ever want/need to move.
Your education is not super long. You can be a registered nurse (RN) with just an associates degree (although a bachelor is recommended) and you can continue getting higher degrees and certificates to specialize.
The cons:
The job can be stressful. You might work long hours, night shifts and overtime.
The job is physically demanding. You'll put strain on your back and you'll be on your feet much of the day.
You'll have to deal with pain and loss, especially if you want to work in the ER or ICU, and you need to take care of your own mental health.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Deepa M N
Technical Associate
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Deepa ’s Answer
You make a real difference every day
You're actively saving lives and helping people heal. You quickly learn important medical skills. Each situation is unique, helping you build strong problem-solving abilities.
You're actively saving lives and helping people heal. You quickly learn important medical skills. Each situation is unique, helping you build strong problem-solving abilities.
Md Zahid Badshah
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Sahibganj, JH
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Md Zahid’s Answer
Working in a hospital has its ups and downs.
Good things:
You get to help people and save lives. The job is exciting, and you learn lots of new skills. Plus, people really respect this kind of work.
Not-so-good things:
The work can be stressful and tiring. Sometimes you have to work long hours, night shifts, and care for very sick patients.
Good things:
You get to help people and save lives. The job is exciting, and you learn lots of new skills. Plus, people really respect this kind of work.
Not-so-good things:
The work can be stressful and tiring. Sometimes you have to work long hours, night shifts, and care for very sick patients.