Nurses...would you recommend people to go into nursing?

Question

or is it a dog eat dog profession?

Answer 1

Yes I would if someone is sincere in being a nurse to care for the patients. Whatever others may say, whatever perception people will give, nursing remains a noble profession full of "sacrifice" and it is my honor to recommend it. Patients need the nurses. Just wondering why this profession gained pretty negative reputations. Now if someone is looking for a profession for a "greener pasture", without hesitation I would say: step out of this nursing profession. ♥

Answer 2

I was an LPN a long time ago, did something else for 30 years then thought about going back and even took pre- and corequisites for a 2 year RN program.
Nursing has a log of advantages except that it doesn't pay all that well and there is a national conspiracy among hospitals to hold down wages. Nurses are always in demand, there are a lot of specialties you can go into that pay better than basic bedside nursing. As far as Nursing being "dog eat dog" there is always of course competition for good jobs, good training, etc. and if you have the talent and ambition, you can do well. It is like just about any other profession in that regard.
Currently the toughest competition is to get into a nursing school - both 2 yer and 4 yr programs - it can be fierce to get into a good program. Despite the nursing shortage, training facilities are in short supply.
Would I recommend it? Well, don't go into Nursing for the money only - you need to have a certain degree of compassion and empathy for your patients and their familes to do well. The burnout rate is pretty high. The way I'd go, if I had to go back is with specialization or teaching. Good Luck

Answer 3

I have been a nurse for 15 years. I started out in a post open heart cardiac unit, went on to intensive care and then jumped ship to work in the pharmaceutical industry. I still keep my license and certifications current, because I am part of a disaster medical assistance team.
Nursing is a very rewarding profession, you can do lots of different kinds of nursing, from bedside to education, neonates to the very old. It pays well (as long as you are in a union hospital) and it is recession proof. You will always have a job as a nurse.
I am biased in one respect, if you are going to go to school to get a degree, go to a four-year college and get a BSN, don't just get a 2 yr RN degree from a community college. You will go much farther in your career if you do.

Answer 4

im not a nurse but i see they do well and most enjoy their work..now, if you follow that last advice and go the long road bsn you can also later do a little more and become a nurse practitioner . some are basically same as Md's but for Rx writing and few other things. and many times pay is comparable to HMO doctors.
there are many options and you can go anywhere in the world as a nurse or np..

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Answer 5

I am a nursing student, and you either get it or not. I would recommend it to people who have a passion for taking care of other people but if you are in it for the money then I would not suggest nursing. Its a hard grueling process.

Answer 6

no not as front line staff and plan on making it a carrer.
i have been in front line icu staff for along time over twenty years,
if you end up in a teaching hospital you will have to put up with brat residents acting like idiots,calling staff names like ten year olds,and basically being a pain just because they think they can.
other wise it can be rewarding. you can always be a bigger pain than they are,and turn the tables,but it is few and far between to be able for long time staff or understaff to be able to get away with it very often,so its gruelling and alot of turmoil,and many other things,but if you are the adtrenaline freak the emergencies and icu care can feed you habit for the adreneline and have many emergencies through out life,just remember it gets old.

Answer 7

You know, this is sort of sad because I would probably have to say no. It is low pay for incredible hard work. And our medical system is just a ridiculous mess of paper and greed.