Andrew Said:

How can I find out if nursing is the right career for me?

We Answered:

I thought i wanted to be a nurse then got a job in a care home to help me get in to university. After working there a couple of months i decided that nursing wasn't for me. Best thing to do is get some experience in a hospital or care home just doing a few evenings a week something.

Bruce Said:

Is nursing the right career for me if...?

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Nursing is a great career with many options. You can work in hospitals, doctor's offices, schools, insurance companies, military, etc. You can start with an associate's degree in nursing and become an RN and later finish your bachelor's degree which would open more doors for you later. Nursing school can be challenging, but a few years of hard work and you can do just about anything! Many of the courses I took in nursing school were really no more challenging than my high school chemistry and math classes. A lot of the difficulty in nursing school comes from memorizing tons of new info. (I went through a bachelor's program-can't speak on an associate's program)
You can get nursing jobs that involve no blood. (Although nursing school may not be fun if you don't like blood...But you do get used to that kind of stuff)
You can have a more flexible schedule than many other careers because nurses are in such high demand. You can work days, evenings, nights, weekends, part-time, full-time, etc.
I would definitely not recommend getting your CNA first. CNA's don't make much money and usually end up doing the dirtiest work (wiping butts, cleaning up vomit). Most hospitals will hire you with no experience as some sort of nurse assistant or patient care tech (which can still be a dirty job-I did it while in nursing school) and will pay you as much as a CNA and the hospital will pay you while you train on the job. Why pay for your CNA training when the hospital will pay to train you as a nurse aide?This type of job would be a great place to start to see if you really have an interest in nursing before you spend years and dollars on nursing education.

Frances Said:

Should I still pursue my career in nursing?

We Answered:

Keep on with your education in nursing! I am and I also had the same question but I figured I started this and I am not going to stop now. I think everyone gets these feeling no matter what degree they are going for. The medical field is tough and can be overwhelming at times, but it is also a very rewarding job in the end. Giving in is too easy, challenge yourself!

Lorraine Said:

How do I know if a career in nursing is right for me?

We Answered:

If you really like to teach, physical therapy might suit you well. We are constantly teaching our patients how they can better their health. Educating the patient is about 50% of my job.

It might also help you to take the Meyers-briggs personality inventory (your guidance counselor probably offers it)...it does a good job of highlighting how you learn, how you thrive, etc.

...as a note...many PTs fall in the category of "the teacher" when taking the Meyers-Briggs...myself included.

Clyde Said:

Is nursing the right career for me?

We Answered:

.yes