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I have a question for nurses, What made you decide to become one?

I'm a highschool junior and I'm considering the career, but a lot of people say it's really stressful and difficult.

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Erin’s Answer

I always enjoyed taking care of people but also giving explanations. I enjoyed Bio and Human Anatomy classes and more than anything, I just liked talking to people about their health. If anything, nursing is being an advocate and that can be really difficult. Ultimately, it can be very emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting, but it is very rewarding. I worked on an Oncology unit as an RN and worked Oncology as an NP and while that can be a very heavy role, the patients, family members and care teams were amazing. We all knew we were there to help each patient and it created a very positive environment.
Thank you comment icon thank you so much! Jolie
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Christina’s Answer

Hello Jolie,
I started in college with a major of International Relations because I enjoyed languages. However, after my first year, it became clear that it was not the career for me. I took a job that summer as a camp counselor for children with type 1 diabetes and loved it. I found the challenge of learning about diabetes, figuring out how to keep the children's blood sugars in optimal range, and monitoring the children for signs of low blood sugar very interesting and rewarding. It enabled these kids to enjoy a normal camp experience which they otherwise couldn't have had. I turned towards nursing at that point because I knew it would always be interesting, rewarding and would give me good work life balance. Yes, there are times that it is stressful because people get sick and no one lives forever but... you can do a lot to help most people get through or live with their illnesses and learn to be as healthy as possible. The relationships with your patients are very rewarding and staying up on the advances in medicine to give the best care to your patients keeps your job interesting. I retired a year ago after working as an NP in the field of Internal Medicine and Cardiology for the past 35+ years. It was a wonderful career! Go for it.
Thank you comment icon Hi, this was really encouraging. thank you so much! Jolie
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Dolores’s Answer

I chose nursing as I always wanted to help people and especially pediatrics. I specialized in pediatrics and loved every minute of it. It can be stressful as you deal with children with health issues, but it also very rewarding knowing that you are helping them get better. It is truly a team approach in healthcare and it can be very rewarding working with a great team to meet the health care needs of others. All the best in your future choices for a career.
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