Should I become a nurse? 3 Simple Questions

Kudos for having the courage to even consider a career in nursing. It is not easy but immensely rewarding. Having said that, deciding to become a nurse should be approached with some intentional preparation as there are many things to consider before making this transition.

As your mentor, I can guide you through the whole process from your self-reflection, to choosing a school and from getting through the application process, to preparing for your first semester. Then there is surviving nursing school too. I can help with that as well. Especially, if you are a second-career nurse like me! Then there is landing your first job and what the interview process is like for graduate nurses. And so on and so on. I had mentors and advice along the way that made a huge difference in my career and I will be forever grateful to those individuals. This is my chance to pay it forward to new nurses entering the field. Stress and struggle can be part of life but if I can help minimize this as much as possible and help you through tough times or prevent them, then I have fulfilled my goal.   

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To start, here are 3 simple questions to ask yourself when considering a career in nursing:

  1. Do I genuinely like helping people? This does not mean you have to be an extrovert because even introverts like helping people! But in general, it would be good to have some level of compassion and empathy for the human condition. You will see people in vulnerable states and situations and they place their trust in you to take care of them in a safe, dignified, and respectful manner.
  2. Can I tolerate bodily fluids and functions? Okay, so this does not mean nurses just deal with poop and vomit, but in your training, you will 100% come across various bodily fluids and will be addressing many functions of the human body that entail a certain level of tolerance. I think you get my drift! So if you don’t like poop and vomit stay away from the GI specialty ;-).
  3. Do I want job security for the rest of my life? This is a no-brainer to me. The RN license allows you to get just about any kind of job in nursing. Then every level of education can open even more doors for you. Even if you quit for a short time or decide to go part-time or change specialties, when you have your RN license, there are countless possibilities for your career! Think, flexible hours, remote or work from home (WFH) nursing and travel nursing to name a few!

If you said yes to these, chances are this is a perfect career choice for you! If you’re not sure about one of them, email me and let’s talk about it! Let’s go!