What's it like being a nurse?

Being a nurse used to just be doing what the doctor instructed. Now days, nursing involves solving mysteries, helping to diagnose, and patient care management ..in addition to "doctors' instructions" You'll be doing yourself a BIG favor by taking courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and additional math and sciences courses in high school. That will REALLY prepare you for the courses you'll need to take to be a nurse.

ok i have nurses coming to my home have been for 7 years it dont look like a wonderful job lots of goo and sores like you would not believe if your in the uk if you turn out to be a good nurse you will be one of very few.the ones i have are lovely and i love them to bits some are better than others but thats a personal thing lol.but do remember dont just do it because its a jod you need to be dedicated as your are in control of peoples lives.

The training for a nurse is anywhere from 2 (ADN program) to 4 (BSN program) years. I spent almost 30 years in nursing. When I first started out it was hands on nursing, but as the years passed it became more paperwork and less hands on contact. You must be empathetic, compassionate, caring and willing to work long hours, often with people who are crabby, irritable and very ill. You must also be able to deal with family members who are concerned, anxious and want answers now. You must be willing to give all to your job, and it is hard not to take it home with you. You must be strong enough to sit with someone while they die, or hand a mother a new born that is terribly deformed. But all of it is worth it, because you can truly look back when you retire, and say I made a difference, and you can feel as if you have made a contribution to mankind. Nursing is an admirable career; one that keeps giving not only by you but to you. PS cecielsc -- nurses are not allowed to diagnose, hope they teach you that in your BSN program, as that is out of your scope of practice according to nursing regulations.

hiya, length of course depends on whether your uk (3 yrs) of ireland(4 yrs). being perfectly honest i think 16 may be a little young to start but i dont know your personality so you may well be able to handle it. I am nearly finished my fourth year of the nursing degree. It is tough, i wont lie, it is hard work woth lots of studying and research invloved. expect plenty of assignments and study well for your exams. It is hard work!! On the practical side you will see some things that will amaze you and equally some things that will horrify you. You will experience it all, the patient , the family, the doctors, you must have people skills!!! You need to be willing to try new things, and confident in your own ability, you must also be able to handle constructive criticism!!! Now, forget college, forget aggro, annoying ppl. Being a nurser is the most rewarding experience i think of. You dont always win, you loose ppl, but your the one who gave them comfort and company, the ones who are fine, you helped them, talked to them, ppl who experience embarrasing problems, your the one who made them relax, feel ok again. you can make someone smile, take their pain away, hold their hand, be their agony aunt!!! you walk out at the end of the day knowing you did your best that day, and knowing you helped make that patients day better, that they were cared for. its very hard to quantify it as an experience but all the tough times are worth it when you have a good day, a good recovery, a birth!! it could be anything but you just feel totaly elated. You will become a mother, cleaner, kitchen lady, babysitter, agony aunt, comedian, weather reporter, news reporter to name a few, and you will meet some of the most interesting ppl there are. i love my job, i love how it makes me feel, the good always outweighs the bad, and i think it is a very worthwhile, positive and rewarding job. This is barely a dent in the experience but i hope it helps and the very best of luck to you.

its fun! its really bloody!

Bedpans alone would put me off. My Compliments

i love it im a nurse . hard work though lot of strees

the biggest problem with being a nurse is that your "just a nurse." Dr.'s don't respect your opinion even though you may be right. Might as well go the extra 4yrs of college to become a dr.

i was a nurse, it was great knowing you were helping other. but it is very long hours, with very little pay.it takes a lot of guts,as to dealing with blood ect.but if thats what you want it ,go for it best of luck xx in all it takes around 3/5 years.