How do I answer a question like Why do you want to be a nurse?
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Why are going to a university interview? I've just recently been to five of those because i want to be an Occupational Therapist. You tell them what interests you about the job i.e. caring, good team working skills, want to help people, interested in science, good communication skills and all that. You're the one who really knows why you want to go into that profession, so you should have a general good idea of what you want to say. \n\nI drew up a spider diagram with all of my ideas and reasons as to why i want to do it and why they should pick me, then you just memorise it.
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Be as brief as possible, but just summarise exactly what you want from your next job. What you want to achieve in terms of skills & career progression.\n\nFor example, you may say:\n\n"My current objective is to gain a challenging role in an environment which allows me to utilise my current skills whilst developing others."\n\nGood Luck.
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Your objective should honestly reflect what your goal is if you get the job.  So - - - if you are applying for a hospital nurse position, which would be an entry level staff nurse since you will be a new grad, your objective might be:\nTo ulitilize my education and skills in nursing;  to gain the most experience in order to advance in my career in acute hospital care.  \nYou might tweak it to reflect whatever area of nursing you are interested in, whether ER, L&D. Surgery, etc.
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well first get rid of the F.... \n\nyou need a positive attitude.... even though you want to tell people to go and use the word you did you don't!\nsecond you need to want to care about others and want to improve health conditions for others...\n\nNursing is a profession that not only cares for people but listens, helps and informs people on what to do to improve your health, and your life.  A nurse does this through explaining, showing and doing.  A nurse can not only take your temperature but see when things are going wrong within your body and within you.... via what you say, how you look how you feel and what you can or can not do the make an assessment.\n\nhope this helps good luck
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Ask the colleges in your area about their nursing program & what the requirements are. Classes are limited, so getting in is tough and may not happen the first time you apply. It's easier to get in at a vo-tech type place, and you will get a nursing license, but they are usually not accredited schools, so your classes will not transfer if you want to go further with your degree. \n\nIf you get rejected after you apply, take CNA classes, CPR certifications, do volunteer work at your local hospital, ect.... to increase your chances (points) of being accepted next time. \n\nHaving a high act score helps, also.\n\nIf this is something you've always wanted to do, then go for it and good luck.
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A lot of good answers here. I'll add my opinion anyway. \nThere have been ups and downs in the nursing field for years. There will be a shortage and then there will be so many that there are no jobs for them without relocating. \n\nThe first problem that comes to mind is that there are waiting lists to get into nursing school. That is a key problem. Nurses are needed but people can't get into school to become one. RN,LPN,MA,CNA or whatever...there is a lack of opportunity.\n\nSecond thing is the cost of the education. I think this is a problem for many people who wish to attend school in any field. There are some places that will put you through nursing school and help with the cost,but then you are obligated to work for them for X amount of years as a condition for their help. \nYes,there is financing available,but I agree with another person here that it is geared toward the younger people and nothing is readily available for the 30 something people who have decided to change careers or continue their education.\n\nThird thing...If you are fortunate enough to finally get through school and get your degree and get a job...then there is that little thing called MONEY!  The incentive! The goal! The reason that we went through all of this to get to the point of having an interview and getting hired. \nThen...they offer you a starting range of ,oh let's just say,17-20.00/hr. Yeah right ! Like that is going to help you pay back all those student loans and financial aid!\n\nThere is no consistency in the amount of pay in nursing facilities. Depends on where you live,how needed nurses are in that area,what the usual going rate is among a lot of other factors. \nNurses with experience that try to get jobs in a higher paying area are turned down because they are expecting to get paid more than the facility is willing to pay them. They would rather save themselves the money and hire someone fresh out of school. \n\nIn some areas ICU nurses are really needed. Hospitals that aren't willing to pay these nurses more money,aren't able to keep them for an extended period of time,if they're lucky enough to get them to take the job at all. When a nurse can travel 20 miles in any direction and be offered $5-10.00 more an hour performing the same job duties,they are going to take the one that they are getting paid more.\n\nInsurance and benefits are another factor. Nurses are putting their lives at risk every day. They take care of patients from all walks of life,no matter what department they specialize in. Better insurance and better benefits should be offered to them. Some facilities offer great benefits,but some don't. This is another determining factor as to what job these nurses take.\n\nWell,I think I'll stop now,although I could continue writing about the problems in the entire health care system. But I think you understand some of the main problems associated with the nursing field.\n\nI think it has to be a nationwide effort to get more good nurses and keep them happy and working for a facility that cares about them. The first step though is  being able to attend college and then determining if you want or need to get your bachelors or masters. That goes back to the affordability factor. How long do you want to be paying for your education?
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Im an LPN and my passion has always been working with the older folks, I just love them, I also like mental health. It all depends on what you like to do, dont work somewhere only because of the pay, decide what you want to do and see what is open in that field. There are lots of jobs out there that you wouldnt even consider needing nurses, things like factories, schools, camps etc etc.
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I believe that you can become a nurse in two years. It may only be a LPN rather than a RN, but you can then help people and receive good pay while you continue on to becoming a RN or even attaining a degree. All the while you are dealing with people that that need help! Good luck!
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Helpful Tips on Starting a Nursing Career\n\nGraduates completing their nursing program can look forward to entering a profession that is in great demand.  Across the country, there are over 20,000 openings for staff nurses to work in hospitals, clinics, home care, private practice, schools, military service, occupational settings, and health and wellness centers.\n\nEntry-level nursing positions start in the range of $35,000 to $50,000 with additional compensation for overtime, night and weekend work.  Given the nationwide nursing shortage, employers often “sweeten the pie” by providing sign-on bonuses of $3,000 to $6,000 along with up to $5,000 in reimbursed relocation expenses. In addition to competitive salaries, employers typically offer benefits packages that include health insurance, vacation and holiday pay, college tuition reimbursement, childcare allowance, flexible scheduling, and pension plans.\n\nThe nursing profession offers many challenges and significant rewards to those who enter the field devoted to the calling of relieving human suffering and dedicated to advancing their career.  Although it is not difficult finding a job as a new graduate, it does take careful planning to carve out a career as a distinguished Registered Nurse.  Here are some practical pointers to accomplish that goal:\n\nProvide quality patient care.  This is what your training has prepared you for as a personal caregiver and valuable member of a medical team.  Be diligent in establishing a reputation for providing quality patient care and supporting your health organization’s mission.  Along with demonstrating core competencies, develop the “people skills” required for you to work comfortably with all types of patients, physicians and other medical staff. \nStay on the cutting edge of medical knowledge.  To maintain state licensure and remain in good standing with your employer, you will need to accumulate a number of Continuing Nurse Education credits (CNE’s) each year.  In addition to acquiring CNE’s through formal classroom instruction, why not take advantage of the numerous online opportunities for CNE training?  (As one example, check out what’s offered on Nursingcenter.com:  www.nursingcenter.com/ce/index.cfm). \n\nTo stay abreast of medical advancements, trends and social issues that impact the nursing field, take time to regularly read professional publications like Nursing 2001, RN Journal, NurseWeek, RN Magazine, and Journal of the National Black Nurses Association.  Some have online versions that you can easily access at your leisure and convenience.\n\nBecome more “culturally competent.”  Nurses, like physicians and other health practitioners, are challenged to provide care to patient populations that are becoming increasingly culturally diverse.  One way to achieve this goal is to take advantage of any in-service training related to heightening cultural sensitivity, working with language translators, and so on.  More ambitious RN’s might also consider learning “medical Spanish” in order to better relate to the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States—persons of Hispanic/Latino background.  (One example of a medical Spanish program is found at www.idrama.com/MedSpan.htm). \n\nNetwork with other medical professionals. Topping the list would be other RN’s who have distinguished themselves in their field.  Networking contacts can also include nurse educators, career strategists, and nurse entrepreneurs (such as Nurse Legal Consultants), who can all provide valuable perspectives on career advancement issues.  Another important avenue for networking is to become involved in one or more professional associations, such as the American Nurses Association and the National Black Nurses Association.  The contacts, information sharing, and career resources these associations offer are invaluable for RN’s who are serious about career advancement. \nMake yourself more marketable.  Like other professi
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If you are burned out being a nurse, consider teaching.  My local community college cannot train all the new students who want to be nurses because there aren't enough qualified nurses willing to teach.  We need you in the classroom!
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OMG! I want to be a nurse too and in peds too! I know in Cali there are community colleges that offer classes for becoming an RN and it takes about 4 years. You first have to do your pre-requisits and then sign up after those are done, into the nursing program. Then from there you take such classes as anatomy, biology, sociology, etc. But I have to warn you, if you don't think you can do it now then you might not be able to later. There is a 40% drop out rate, so you have to be very determined. I personally love blood and guts but for the life of me vomit kills me to deal with LOL :) If you decide to do it make sure that you volunteer at a local hospital in the department you want to work in. Then you will make friends and be more likely to get in that department after you are done with schooling and are ready to work. I hope this helps!Oh and the pay is great too, up to $5000 a month! Cant beat that!
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do a research on the nursing shortage.  How bad is it really?  what are the stats?  When will it reach epidemic porportions?  What are the states and federal govt. doing to try and curb this shortage?  Who will affect the most?  What kind of solutions do you propose to gain interest in this profession?
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lol its funny we have the same avatar but try being a rn nurse! they make lots of money and you will love it.l good luck!
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Go talk to a counselor at your local college or nursing school.  They can tell you where to start.  Some nursing programs take some time to get in to, but you could be studying the basics while waiting to get into the program of your choice.  Good luck.  It is a rewarding job.
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you gotta make this more specific.  add the word YOU.  cause there are plenty of people who have have nursing degrees.  like amelia earhart
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to be nurse and to be professional
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Only you can decide what you want to do, but i can tell you that i am going to be attending drexel university in the fall, to study nursing (B.S.N/M.S.N Dual Degree). From what i have seen, nursing is an extrememly rewarding field, with so many opportunities.  Hospitals are hurting for them, and it is not difficult at all to find a job.  You can do everything from becoming an LPN, RN, and then going back to school to become an advanced practice nurse. I hope i dont get bashed from someone for saying this, but from what i have seen, there are so many more opportunities for a career in nursing as opposed to social work.  Get job descriptions and such off of www.salary.com. Nursing also offeres great flexibility with regards to scheduling. Good luck with whatever you choose!