I like people, especially children and babies, would I make a good nurse based on this?

Question

What else should I consider?

Answer 1

Your ability to pay attention to detail. Your ability to do distasteful chores, such as cleaning up bodily excretions, give enemas, suctioning lungs, changing dressings, to cause pain in the process of necessary treatments.
I once worked in a health care facility where all the patients were children. A friend of mine hired on and quit within a week, because "They were crying!" She couldn't handle the fact that children with problems are not always darling little rays of sunshine. By the way, there wasn't that much crying going on. She wasn't the only one. Many women would start work and quit because they couldn't stand the fact that these kids had problems. I think the record was one gal who walked out before her first break.
You will also have to have the emotional fortitude to handle the fact that some of your patients will never get well, and some will die, despite the best efforts of you and their doctor.
Remember too, that the training for an RN is fairly rigorous. You will need to have a good knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, and have decent math abilities, among other things.

Answer 2

Anyone that is caring and hard working will make a good nurse. If you are a good listener and responsible worker, you will make a wonderful nurse. Also think about other careers including: teaching, therapy, physical therapy, and just about anything else where you will come in contact with people. Healthcare is always great for both job security and taking care of other individuals.

Answer 3

You wont like people quite as much after you work in a hospital setting for a couple of years. Most people are horrible to deal with when they are sick and you are treated like their personal slave. Thats why many doctors and nurses have an uncaring attitude because they are burnt out. A thank you goes a long ways and is far and few between.

I always wanted to work in the medical field and that is where I am, but my dream job is at a pet store!!!

I and just about everyone I work with is still in the medical field because it pays well.

Answer 4

Based on this yes you would make a good nurse but you have to think of other things to base being a nurse on like what kind of nurse and more...
You could also probably try teaching, day care, and many other occupations.

Answer 5

ABSOLUTELY!!

I recently caught up with the former pool manager where I worked as a swimming instructor and lifeguard as a teenager. We were talking about it and she mentioned that I was a very good instructor. I told her I think one big reason was that I loved working with kids, escpecially little children. She concurred and said I should have become a teacher! Instead I became an engineer.

Best of luck!
-- Liam

Answer 6

Well, that's certainly a good beginning!

Other stuff to think about: all the gross, yet very necessary, stuff that nurses do. You'll see things that look bad, things that smell bad. Death. Can't forget about that. Not everyone can be saved.

Answer 7

That is a good start. It would also be helpful if you were patient and have an even temper. Go for it.