what do you think about Nursing school ?

Some of the classes are really hard and really competative. In my area (illinois) C’s and B’s are not good enough to get in a nursing program. plus it’s not a carrer that should be entered into lightly. I was going for it then realized that I really don’t even like “people” that much. I really just don’t think I was cut out for it so I changed my mind. it’s usually tough work but the pay is good.

Being a nurse is a great career, if you’re doing it for the right reasons. Of course, the money you make is always important. However, hopefully, you’re really good with people and you want to help people as well. When you’re in the hospital you can always tell the nurses who actually love their job from the ones who done it for all the wrong reasons. Personally, I found out by the nurse’s aid class that I am not the nursing type and that’s okay too. I’m glad I found out early and that I’m not going to make some patient’s life miserable some day. So to make it short, it’s a great career but if the fact it’s one of the top 10 jobs in the world is the only reason you’re doing it – don’t! You and your patients would only be miserable.

There will continue to be a nursing shortage here in the US for years to come and we need nurses who are bilingual in Spanish, especially in California. I work in Boston now and there aren’t that many bilingual nurses. Getting a job right now is pretty easy but nursing school is very rigorous and difficult, so make sure it’s what you want to do. The pay and benefits is good especially after working a few years. Anyway, good luck! I’m looking to work in Spain for a few years, so I’m trying to find out how to get certified there. How is the nursing job market over there? Do they really have too many nurses?

Chrissy

I think becoming a nurse is a great idea. You will always have a good job that pays very well. Most people want to be doctors!

Some food for thought however:

Are you good with people?

Do you have good communication skills?

Are you patient?

Do you get sick if you see blood?

When someone beside you throws-up do you also?

Do you mind cleaning other peoples poo/pee?

Do you like to change sheets?

Good luck in you future endeavors…

I think being a nurse is a great job. But I think it takes more than school. I think it takes a certain amount of compassion and patients. You’ll be dealing with people that are sick or dieing.If you can’t handle that with understanding then nursing isn’t for you.

It is an excellent career! There are so many venues to use your nursing skills from hospitals and nursing homes to in-home and hospices. There will always be a need for nurses. You should go for it especially if you like helping people who are ill.