I am studying nursing right now, and I hope to get my MSN in nursing. I really want to go into anesthesia because it sounds so interesting (I know I can't even spell it right but I will eventually!)
The reason is that I really don't want to deal with negative people. Dont' get me wrong. I love people and helping others which is one of the primary reasons for me going into nursing. But I really don't want to deal with the negative people. Is anesthesia a good career for me because of this?
2007-12-12 10:58:55 · 5 answers · asked by airforcewolf16 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
As always, Jill has given a great answer. Let me add, if you ever want to meet a group of narcissistic frequently negative people, go find a group of surgeons. Many can be great, and most are very nice, but then others are exceedingly negative. The only people I have ever met I am sure were misanthropes were surgeons.
2007-12-12 19:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you think going into anesthesia will help you avoid negative people, you are terribly mistaken. There are negative people in all areas of nursing, whether patients, co workers, physicians, etc.
You do have to deal with patients who are awake, who are often in pain or are under a great deal of stress, etc.
You shouldn't make the decision to go into anesthesia for that reason. Anesthesia school takes a HUGE commitment. The process to get accepted into an anesthesia program is highly competative - many people have to relocate across the country to get into programs, or wait years as they need to apply many times before getting in. Once you're in, it's a full-time commitment, and you really can't work much more than limited part time while in school because it is so intense - nothing like your initial nursing program. You have to really be serious about it.
People who go into it because they are enticed by the money or other superficial reasons won't likely make it through.
Good luck whatever you decide.
2007-12-12 13:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very good choice. They make a lot of money compared to other nurses. They do have to pay malpractice insurance. The one issue you may have is to get into a masters program you normally need one year of nursing experience. Once you have that under your belt, your good to go.
2007-12-12 11:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent choice! Good for you! :)
PS. Negative people are a part of life. The quicker you accept that, the easier it will be.
2007-12-12 13:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by jjudijo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes good choice
2007-12-12 11:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Nastia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋