Nursing can change your life. When you are a nurse, you know that you will touch a life, or a life will touch yours, every single day. As nurses, we give parts of our hearts to each and every single patient we come across. We are the first to witness the beginning and end of life.
But why become a nurse when you can become a doctor?
Doctors might be revered like gods, but nurses are superheroes, too. Nurses go above and beyond the call of duty, putting others’ lives before theirs. They sacrifice their own physical and mental wellbeing just to save the lives of total strangers.
Even after hearing all the images people have about nurses, I was happy with my decision to enter the profession. Though the income was meager, it ignited a flame of burning desire to help people and set aside my life to benefit the human race.
My journey to love nursing was a slow process. I had to let go of my egotistical ways and keep my emotions under control.
From a very young age, I wanted to help people out. However, I thought nursing was my only chance to help others because everyone around me believed that was the only kind of social service that would keep a roof over my head and food in my tummy. They were not entirely wrong. Now, after traveling to two different countries and still feeling that desire to serve others burning in me, I have discovered my strength and my faith in humanity. And nursing certainly does fill more than your tummy!
At a snail’s pace, I have come to love my profession. It was not an easy journey for me, but the people I met and the experiences I had made me rethink my initial resentment towards the nursing profession. I often wondered whether I had all the necessary qualities to become a nurse: the empathy, compassion, care, and respect. We can hardly sum up nursing with just these few words.
Nursing is a journey of sacrifice.
Through the years I have come to realize It’s not a rosy life; it’s a battlefield, hardly appreciated or rewarded, filled with weary eyes, bursting bladder, hungry stomach, aching back and legs, unending shifts, and a burnt out mind. Yet every day, something pulls me right back to it.
This registered nurse career guide shows the steps required to become a nurse, a job that ultimately requires lots of hard work. When I have run myself to the ground, I look around at other nurses who work alongside me, see their kind smile and silent reassurance, and get back on my feet. With my head held high with confidence and strength, I bravely face every difficult situation in front of me.
As a nurse, I am on a journey full of hope, dreams and gratitude. I have sacrificed many times and felt the satisfaction of achievement. Nursing is not just a profession; it’s a lifestyle. Nurses constantly live to help others, and in doing so, we find our happiness.
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Hey Jean,
Well said!
I completely agree and understand emotions of every single nurse been dropped down into words.I went through your article and it makes me feel so proud of being a Nurse.
Keep writing and sharing.Apprecaitaed …All the best dear…keep posting.
Hi Jean
I am so proud for u …during my first delivery being a midwife u supported me a lot ….I am really grateful to you ….miss u Jean
Hi, I’m sorry for not being able to identify you but if possible please let me know. Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Alnoor, thanks a lot for the encouragement! It’s true that we have a lot of stories and experiences to share but we seldom do. I hope more nurses express and appreciate one another. thanks again!
Very Nice Jeanie..Keep up the good work.
thank you!
Hey Jean…Very proud of you.i have seen you growing in this profession in front of me.Great feeling!!! to read an article written by you about our profession.I wish you all the best keep growing keep shining.
Thank you so much for all the love and support! means a lot to me!!!