Career questions tagged nurse
The role of a nurse is a core role within a hospital as well as other medical institutions. A nurse will care for patients, ensure doctors are prepared, and communicate with families. There are over 100 different roles for a Nurse. For more information, please... Read more Show less
how do I get a head start on a forensic nursing career/pathway in the 9th grade?
I'm in the 9th grade in high school wanting to start my pathway/career early
What steps should I take to become a dermatology nurse practitioner, and which courses should I take during college while completing my nursing prerequisites to best prepare for this career?
What steps should I take to become a dermatology nurse practitioner, and which courses should I take during college while completing my nursing prerequisites to best prepare for this career?
How can I make sure I keep a my humanity when working in the ED?
How can I make sure that I don’t begin to take the humanity out of patient care by dissociating and looking at them as a “patient” and not as a “person.” I am an aspiring nurse and a high school senior with an internship in the PCU, CCU, and ED. #Spring25
Hey there, I'm a high school senior who is interested in becoming an LPN within the next 5-years and an RN within the next 10-years. I want to know what the most affordable pathway is? and What opportunities should I be looking out for?
I go to Coconut Creek High School. I want as much nursing/physician's assistant career advice as possible. After I become an RN within the next 10-years I would like to proceed further and become either a traveling nurse and psychiatric nurse. Thank you so much!
Have you ever had a moment where you thought, ‘This is exactly why I became a nurse’? #Spring25
I want to hear any story! Good, bad, weird, funny. I personally want to become a nurse after taking care of my mother who passed away because of metastatic cancer. Being her "mini nurse" made me realize how much of a difference I could make. Although she was my favorite patient, there were definitely times where I questioned if I could do it or not.
What is the best thing about being in the medical field aside from the amount of money you are getting What is your advice for people who are pursuing this field? #Spring25?
I’m talking about the unseen side of healthcare/ medical field #Spring25
Fire/EMS to nursing?
How have other fire and EMS personnel adjusted when switching to nursing school and nursing as a career?
What are some ways to stay focused when studying for hours?
I'm going for my A.A. but my end goal is to be an RN. I'm hoping to test out of pre-requisites and only have to focus on the core classes I need, but that's a lot of studying and I tend to procrastinate a lot or get side-tracked. Any tips?
What was the hardest part about becoming a nurse?
For example was it hard to balance your personal life and your education? Was it hard to pass your classes?
What made you choose to go into nursing ?
I’ll start first: I decided I wanted to be a nurse after seeing the nurses that took care of my grandmother. They were so great and caring I truly idolized them.
As a senior who is starting nursing school in the fall, what would you say is the biggest piece of advice for an incoming freshman in an accelerated nursing program?
Thank you for taking your time to read this! Any information will be helpful, even study tips!
1What was the most difficult aspect of transitioning to a Nurse Practitioner after doing bed side nursing and returning to school?
I'm starting a FNP program in Fall.
How can I set myself up for success to become a labor and delivery nurse right after graduating? #Spring25
I am a non-traditional student starting this summer on the path to earn my BSN. I would love to go directly into labor and delivery nursing after graduating (with a goal of becoming a travel L&D nurse after I get some experience) but is this a position that a new nurse can be hired into and what can I do to best set myself up for success to be able to start in this role? #Spring25
What is the most difficult thing about being a nurse ?
I am currently a senior in high school and plan to attend Wayne State University for nursing. After my cancer diagnosis and treatment, I developed a deeper understanding of the importance of nurses, and I want to give others the same level of kindness and care that I was given during my most challenging moments. However, I also observed that it can be a very demanding job and was curious to know what the hardest part of a nursing career is. Thank you in advance for any and all advice/input!
What's the best scholarships for PA Nursing Majors ?
I've applied and gotten into over 10 colleges but they all cost some money so I've gone to Niche.com, filed my FAFSA. There is a 5k dollar PA state grant that requires you to stay in PA for 5 years after you graduate, Fastweb.com, and do research for scholarships on the school your going to so you can find out everything available to you, because college does cost.
What are all the steps I would need to take to start my career off as a Nurse Practitioner but later transition into a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?
I have already got my Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification and I am also wondering how I can apply this to my future career. I would like to come out of nursing school being a Nurse Practitioner and I want to know how long this might take. I would also like to know how long it might take me to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
What is your best advice for a person studying for their BSN Are there any great study tips??
I am a Christian, Hands-on learner mostly, studying in SC, want to eventually become an NP.
How do you handle the emotional challenges of nursing while dealing with an immediate family member on hospice care? #Spring25
I'll be starting my BSN program this fall and I had difficulty completing my geriatric rotations over the winter after finding out my grandfather was in end stage heart failure. I want to make sure I can cope with my own emotions while effectively helping patients.
What was a time you had to advocate for a patient, and how did you handle it? #Spring25
I'm currently in nursing school and thinking a lot about how nurses handle situations where patients can't speak up for themselves, especially in high-stress environments like the ICU.
Are they any Nurse Practitioners in this community that has opened their own clinic or business? #Spring25
As I begin this new journey of nursing starting in the fall it has allowed me to become introspective of my "Why" and the purpose of why I want to become a nurse and how I can make the most difference. I want to eventually open up my own clinic or more so a wellness center because I am also a licensed medical aesthetician and I want to bring bring both careers together as a business. I also want to provide care to women in underserved communities which is why I want to get my masters as a nurse practitioner to make the most difference .
Is going through medical school worth the end result? #Spring25
I am planning on being a CRNA and I want to know if going through the school and hard work is worth what people say it is. I just want to know that you truly make a difference in the field.
How do I return to college to become a nurse anesthetist?
How do I return to college to become a nurse anesthetist? I am looking to get my BSN and would like to go on to be a CRNA but the thought if getting work experience and then returning to university sounds daunting.
Where is the best field to start in as a first year nurse? #Spring25
I have heard that it is a good idea to start in the floating pool of the hospital. I have also heard about starting in a doctors office as soon as possible. #Spring25
What is the best field for a Nurse Practitioner?
There re a lot of fields to choose from, which one is the best?
Do you see a change in how you interact with and the relationships you have with your family and friends once you started working as a nurse?
I'm a high school senior looking to become a pediatric nurse and I would appreciate all of the advice I could get!
Does is matter is I get my masters or doctorate in order to be nurse practitionor?
I am currently in a BSN program and is interested in being a FNP.
What experience should I get to become an operating room/circulatory nurse? From my understanding, getting in the OR as a new grad nurse is difficult, so where should I start to eventually work up to the OR?
I'm currently a high school senior, but I will be entering college in the fall for pre-nursing.
How many math and science courses do you need to take to be a registered nurse?
I would like these answers in a percentage if possible. This is for an English project we are doing in high school.