Hi I would like to know what makes a good nurse. I am considering a career change from IT into nursing and I have always practised first aid. I am very caring and sensitive but is being sensitive a bad thing? I can also tell people honestly how I feel about everything and communicate really well. How do you cope with people dying if you are sensitive? Does the training and colleague support really kick in or is it always hard? Do you get the chance to really make a difference to patients or is the pressure so high that its not really like that? I am UK based and would appreciate any genuine help. Thanks.
2006-12-22 11:20:21 · 12 answers · asked by profile not in use 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
hi there I'm a newly qualified nurse(September)....you never truly know if your a good nurse but you can only do your best. nursing i feel is a vocation (not just cos of the hours and pay being bad lol!) i never intended on becoming a nurse firstly but found myself really loving the work i do, even those hard times when you have to tell people that their relatives are dying/dead because you DO make a huge difference-so it's not world peace but whatever comfort you can give is always a huge help to those your comforting/caring for. nursing is hard the hours are difficult and social life can seem like it doesn't exist but if your wiling to stay the course i think the benefits out way the pitfalls...give it a try you never know!!good luck
2006-12-22 23:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by litllenursey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a nurse for 16years. It is hard work. On paper you get good support from your management, however, in reality with the Government legislation's and money problems in the NHS, means support come last, and, unfortunately, you can not be a proper nurse. Being sensitive is a good start, however, it can also be a hindrance. It is very difficult to deal with all the sad parts of dealing with patients and relatives, also there are more and more unappreciative, rude and aggressive people out there who think they can talk to you however they wish. And unfortunately with the growing responsibilities nurses have to take on, it is not always possible to do the nursing you would like. Why not try to get a job as a health care assistant first, as at the moment, with the financial crisis, alot of hospitals are not seeking new nurses. Although the pay is bad, at least you would not have to struggle through 3 years of study, as this does not give you much of any insight of nursing, and decided it is not for you.
2006-12-22 20:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by PETER S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think being a good nurse is all about understanding your patient being sensitive and caring, so in that vain you have it made. You will feel and make a difference to peoples lives but the pressure will get to you. Your colleges and management will give you as much support as you could need if your are genuine about following this career and in time your will hopefully do the same for someone else. Good luck and bless
2006-12-22 19:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by qweezan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you my sister is a police officer and she is very much like yourself, She had to deal with telling a young girls mother that her daughter and been found dead. And she said the first time really is the worst she has had to do this serveral times since and although it's not that much easier but it is a lot more easier to deal with you just have distance yourself in many ways from the patient. But from what you have described i would say go for it we need some decent nurses in our hospitals.
2006-12-22 19:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by STACEY C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can tell but you but it is possible to become a volunteer in some hospitals and working with patients. You could contact your local hospital and see if that is possible then you could see the job first hand.
2006-12-22 19:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like you would do well. you learn to toughen up and cope in stressful emergency situations, and the training is very hard and academic, it takes over your life. but i never regret becoming a nurse, i love my job. the money may be rubbish, but the rewards are plentiful
2006-12-22 19:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've been a nurse for three years and my only advice/ questions are -- can you deal with old people??, can you deal with stressed out relatives??? and are you organised and able to prioritise??? if the answer to these questions is yes, you're on your way
2006-12-23 08:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by grinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard work but if you like people and the medical field it would be very rewarding
2006-12-22 19:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you feel the urge to smother someone with a pillow on a daily basis?
Then stay in IT.
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2006-12-22 19:33:11 · answer #10 · answered by cgd g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋