Reason's whyI should necome a vocational nurse
2006-08-07 15:49:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Nursing is a great career. But no, you shouldn't become a vocational nurse, you should become a registered nurse. Good things: you will always have a job, anywhere, anytime, anyplace, any hours, very flexible schedules, good starting pay/benefits. Bad: overworked, long hours, prejudice and sexism, money is good but you're not getting rich, body fluids and intimate care with strangers you may not like.
How old are you? If you're still in high school, start volunteering now at the local hospital. If you are over 18, you can get your CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide). You will be emptying catheters, wiping bottoms and turning people over so they don't get bedsores. You must do this without showing disgust with compassion for the patient, you must be able to care for people you may not like of all ages, shapes and sizes.
If this is a turn off for you, it's best to know now, because this is nursing, no matter how long you've been doing it or what type you do. You can't be afraid to get your hands dirty. If you are, you may want to consider another field. There are a lot of kids getting into nursing now because a two year degree can make you $60k or more right out of school. But if you are not cut out for it, that kind of money will not be enough, believe me. Get used to the kind of attitude you see here, people assume nurses are no more than housekeepers, servants or some kind of sexy waitress around to service the doctors and patients. You will be overworked and underpaid, work holidays, nights and weekends (at least for awhile in the beginning) and everything will always be your fault!
Now, if you have decided nursing is for you, I don't know what state you are in, but in my state, LPN/LVNs are having trouble finding jobs and only work in the assisted living/nursing homes. Many of the hospitals in my area don't hire them at all anymore. Other states, LPN/LVNs have lots of autonomy and plenty of jobs. My recommendation is to go straight for the RN. If money is an issue, get the ADN (Associate's Degree in Nursing) at a local community college. If you can afford it and have the time, the best option is to get your bachelor's so you don't have to back and get it later (BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
You can find a lot of info here:
http://www.discovernursing.com
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2006-08-11 08:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nurses are in high demand so that it is easy to get a job almost anywhere
You also get to help people of all kinds
It can also be extremely stressful work environment, depending on where you work, with potentially not enough time to tend to patients as you might want/they might need, which can be frustrating for many nurses.
I cant say that you "should" be one, do you want to be a nurse? Does the idea of working with sick people, needles, bodily functions feak you out or do you feel like you could be comfortable with it?
2006-08-07 15:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Faye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the answers say its about money and working anywhere that you want to.........nursing is hard work both physically and emotionally but it is a very rewarding career.........i worked in nursing homes for years and i always came home with a good feeling just because i was able to help someone in some way and in many ways the people you care for help you even though you may not realize it at the time, i learned many things that helped me to be a better person in my career as a nurse and thats more valuable to me than any amount of money
2006-08-07 16:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by ranger_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could move anywhere and find a job pretty much instantly, and there is a wide range of different career opportunities. As far as the money...you would definately make enough to live on and keep your bills paid up. And overtime hours are always available if you should want extra $$$.
2006-08-07 15:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by chelojelo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nursing is a wonderful Career. As a Paramedic, I deal with nurses on a daily basis, and the impacts they have on the lives of patients is far reaching and positive. It is a very rewarding career with many fringe benefits.
2006-08-07 15:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by vinnydamedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nurses will ALWAYS be in demand (job security) but do NOT go into it for the money -- society in general has an unrealistic view of what a nurse gets paid -- nurses are rarely paid what they're worth.
2006-08-07 15:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by vocational nurse you mean LVN/LPN (depending on where you live), you should look at it as a first step to an R.N. Without an R.N. you are more often doing the more menial or unpleasant tasks.
2006-08-07 15:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything in the nursing fiels is in HIGH demand anywhere you would ever want to go, so you can move and get a job immediately!
2006-08-07 15:51:50 · answer #8 · answered by JenJen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demand is high, so you'll probably never go without work and the pay is good for the same reason. Or there's the good old-fashioned reason...you love helping people.
2006-08-07 15:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good money. Excellent benefits. High demand means you can et a job almost anywhere. Hospitals will pay for your schooling.
2006-08-07 15:52:04 · answer #10 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋