Why did you decide to be a nurse? Why not a doctor? What do you love about your job? What do you hate about it? Thanks.

dmazement, love your last statement.. Manytimes this is more true than not. I started out at syracuse univeristy as a Pre-med major, had just over year and half left before i graduated and decided that i didn't want to do this anymore. I realized that i wanted real pt interaction and to be able to provide care to those who cannot care for themselves and for which they rely on people at their most vulnerable moments in life. I realized that being a doctor wouldn't allow me to do this.. I am too personable to be so crude to people.. I certainly love surgery, the blood, guts and gore, but wanted this medical career to mean more than just "what's the matter; how can i fix write the RX and walk away> I think that is why i decided to get my RN so that i may continue on for my NP and treat the patients not only with kindness and compassion but also to be able to the them the medication that they need...
Okay i wrote a novel,,, take care all
Jessie D :))

II learned early in my military career that I wanted to be down in the trenches, hands on care. The Navy offered to send me through the PA program, but I felt that it was not the right thing for me, I felt most useful in the front lines with the guys, where I believe I used my talents the best, there is no greater satisfaction than knowing that you are working at the top of your game, mine is direct patient care.