2006-08-25 10:32:43 · 12 answers · asked by BUM 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
yes, very much so. especially if you work in a hospital on 3-11 shift- it's the worst. you can get a lot of admits, you may not get to eat & the staffing situation can get bad on any shift. the hospital can burn you out quick & is very stressful. but it is the best place for experience. if employers did more for us like have better staffing among others things then it wouldn't be so hard.
2006-08-25 14:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by chit-chaat7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,nursing is a very hard career but it can also be one of the most rewarding. I know that sounds like a cliche but I speak from 19 years of experience. Few other careers can give you the sense of purpose and pride that nursing can. True, the hours are miserable and the pay could be better but those times patients grab your hand as you are about to leave the bedside and thank you with tears in their eyes for small acts of kindness can erase weeks of sore feet and aching back in an instant.
2006-08-25 16:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a nurse for since 89' I went into it in my 30's so I "was old enough to know better". I can honestly say there is nothing I would rather be doing with my life. I impact families lives every day and I make a difference.
Some days are more challenging than others, there are some really bad days. But the good days are the majority and the great days, well they are truly memorable. You have to have brains, heart and tenacity to do this job but once you have that BS degree...nursing is one field where there is truly a niche for every personality and everyone who is willing to put their heart and mind to work.
2006-08-25 10:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jane B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's strenuous and sometimes frustrating, but it has its own rewards in knowing that you're helping people who really need it. Additionally, the pay is good, and nurses are in very high demand.
2006-08-25 10:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by RG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It deals with a lot of stress. Don't go in to it for the money, but if you are passionate about helping people, may be this field is for you...Also, you have to take a lot of crap of other medical staff!
Most of RN's that I know are not to bright!
2006-08-25 17:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Peter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naw. But teaching public school in an inner-city sure is!
2006-08-25 10:41:12 · answer #6 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would,A mistake on your part could cost a life.
That makes your job a "life and death" situation.
2006-08-25 10:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, simply because you're going to have to watch a load of people die.
2006-08-25 10:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by Archangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
abit because the pay is c***.i would rather be a social worker in mental health like my sister.and the pay is ok
2006-08-25 10:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of BUM would ask a question like this?Oops
sorry,just noticed your name.
The answer is .......Yes.
2006-08-25 10:36:13 · answer #10 · answered by Mark K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋