“Letting go doesn't mean that you're forgetting, it means that you're being true to your oath and your commitment to being a compassionate nurse,” says Coral Bauer, RN at Elderplan. You have to be a good listener Sure, nurses are often the one issuing the orders and making sure patients understand …show more content…
It’s not all about the moneyMost nurses don’t go into the profession with the idea that they’ll be rich. Of course, most people don’t work for free, either. But it’s safe to say your main motivation for becoming a nurse shouldn’t be your salary.
Our experts agree that, above all else, you must have a passion for helping others. If you have that desire, the career will be a rewarding one. In addition to passion, Fern Baudo, RN and MSN, says students should feel a “calling” toward the profession. Nursing school is tough You’re probably aware of the long hours and other struggles you’ll face as an RN. But you’ll have your fair share of obstacles to overcome before even earning that title. Nurses have a tough job and therefore need adequate preparation for what lies ahead. The challenge starts by getting into nursing school.
Nancy Brook of Stanford Hospital and Clinics has been a nurse more than 20 years, but still remembers hernursing school experience. She says it was “difficult, time consuming and stretched me in ways I did not know was possible.” She’s also quick to mention that the profession changed her life in ways she hadn’t anticipated, including working with those of all ages and from other …show more content…
You’ll probably feel unprepared Yes, we just said that nursing school will prepare you for real-life nursing, but the truth is that you'll never be fully prepared. Unexpected situations occur in every job but those incidents can be magnified in life-or-death situations. Brook says that every day and every shift is