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10 Perks of a Nursing Career
Steve Berman | NursingLink
8. Nurses are rarely (if ever) bored
Besides a lot more physical activity, another difference nurses experience when compared to those working in standard desk jobs is the excitement factor. No day is ever the same. You’re dealing with life and death situations. True, some patients’ stories and outcomes are incredibly sad and heartbreaking, but there are also plenty of hilarious patients and situations that arise, providing several entertaining stories to tell and retell in the break room.
With the ability to work in a wide variety of settings and situations, flexible work schedules, and a career that requires you to use your mind, body and compassion, every day is an exciting challenge as a nurse. True, you’ll have to handle undesirable chores such as bathing patients or cleaning poop whenever and wherever it may exist, but there will also be days when the work is exhilarating. That’s why many nurses feel a rush from the profession that they can’t find anywhere else.
With the ability to work in a wide variety of settings and situations, flexible work schedules, and a career that requires you to use your mind, body and compassion, every day is an exciting challenge as a nurse. True, you’ll have to handle undesirable chores such as bathing patients or cleaning poop whenever and wherever it may exist, but there will also be days when the work is exhilarating. That’s why many nurses feel a rush from the profession that they can’t find anywhere else.
MBakerRN
10 days ago
2 comments
Nursing can be a fulfilling career, but unfortunately many seasoned RN's can become unbearable. In fact many of the nurse managers I work with seem be be very nasty, rude, and out of touch with reality. I am hopefull towards my future in nursing, and I am happy that I became a registered nurse.
andreana
8 months ago
2 comments
I agree with others that this is not a guaranteed secure profession. It took me 4 years to get a full time RN job offered to me. I spent hours upon hours filling out applications and trying to network in a profession that is "so short on people", I even have a Bachelors degree. Maybe it has something to do with what area you happen to live in also, I'm in southern California. Don't let this article fool you I lost my home while looking for work as a nurse.
NurseT2009
about 2 years ago
10 comments
For the people complaining about not finding a job you must be new grads. I agree new grads are finding it very difficult to find a job. However, once you have a year under your belt the sky's the limit. I know I'm a traveler and can travel to all 50 states not mention overseas. If you have a year or two under your belt and can't find a job there must be another reason than no job market. For the LPNs. I would highly recommend going back for RN. Most hospitals are pushing the LPN out which makes it very difficult to find a job unless you work in a nursing home. There can only be so many Dr. Office jobs. Check out indeed.com in any state.
BeckyJN
about 2 years ago
4 comments
I take it as a perk to just have a career. With the way the job market is becoming nowadays, we are fortunate to have jobs, especially one that is in such high demand.
workingnurse
about 2 years ago
10 comments
Nursing generally rates high in respect from communities. Now, if we can just generate more respect among ourselves.
Sceaminay
about 2 years ago
4 comments
stupid article. its not that easy to find a job. take this thing down and stop misleading people please, steve berman
Pollyanne1961
about 2 years ago
2 comments
Job security isn't always a sure thing. Where I live, it's hard to find a job as a nurse. I expirienced this first hand. The clinic I worked at was being purchased by another bigger clinic and they laid about 50 people off, me being one of them. I'm an LPN and for 6 weeks I looked hard for a job. I couldn't "buy" a job if I tried. No one wants LPNs anymore. I'm lucky that I was able to get on at an Agency which, I'm now considering a blessing. I plan to work about 6 mos to gain some funds to go back and get my RN. I hope that w/in the next 2 years to have my RN and become a traveling nurse.
Moral to the story: just because you're a nurse doesn't necessarily mean job security. At least not in Kansas.
tabbigirl87
about 2 years ago
64 comments
Free band-aids? Seriously? LOL. I had known some of these perks when I decided to become a nurse. My main reason for chosing this profession over architecture or engineering is because I like helping people feel better, it gives me more personal satisfaction than say, designing and building the newest high-rise. I can't stand desk jobs, I'm the kind of person who needs to move around and daily repetition of the same exact things annoys me. The salary, benefits and flexible schedules are also big pluses.
jenandbill8605
about 2 years ago
2 comments
Free band-aids!!!