Before anyone thinks about getting into a career in nursing, I truly belive that they should be aware of some important nursing facts before enrolling in a nursing school.
I am not just talking about the basic personality aptitude it takes to be a nurse like caring, having a good head for mathematics and science but about the nursing industry.
Knowing these facts will help you decide whether nursing as a career is right for you.
Knowing these facts will help you decide whether nursing as a career is right for you.
- Currently, there is a nursing shortage and many nurses have to work over time
- Hospitals are looking more and more for nurse specialists
- There is a nursing shortage
- Patients can and will test your patience. If you are not patient or understanding of others, life as a nurse will be very difficult.
- Entry level nurses usually earn around $45,000 a year.
- Nurses are still perceived as simple assistants to doctors even though their actual role includes direct patient care, case management and more.
- BSN nurses are becoming the preferred over registered nurses.
I know that this is a bit off topic but I felt the need to write this because most nursing schools only have limited space every semester and it would be a shame to have someone take a spot and end up changing their career after a couple of years working as nurse.
