There are a variety of reasons why one chooses to pursue a career in nursing. Historically, the yearning to care or help someone else has been a prevalent motivation to enter nursing. External incentives, such as employment opportunities or job security, have gained popularity over the past few years (Newton, Kelly, Kremser, Jolly, & Billett, 2009). Despite the wide range of reasoning, research has found many commonality and trends among nurses or nursing students. This essay will examine current research about why individuals choose to be nurses, and how these compare and contrast to my own personal motivations for entering the nursing profession. The three areas of motivation that will be analyzed are: altruism, application of previous knowledge/skills,
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Wilkes et al. (2014) identified that some participants chose nursing because in previous experiences, they enjoyed working with others. Through volunteering with Alzheimer’s Society and Special Olympics, I found interacting with other people quite enjoyable. It was very rewarding to see how helping others, either by keeping them company, or teaching them a new skill, could have such a positive impact on their lives. Furthermore, I hope that nursing will be a gratifying career where I can continue to influence other people’s …show more content…
My mom is an RN, along with two of my aunts; my grandmother was a phlebotomist. It seems that healthcare careers are within the family. My family members facilitated my interest in health sciences and healthcare, in addition to modeling the necessary social and empathic skills needed for a career in nursing. I also received support from my high school biology teacher. She believed that my outgoing, bubbly personality, along with my interest in health sciences, and my experience as a lifeguard, would make me a more than ideal candidate for
Wilkes et al. (2014) identified that some participants chose nursing because in previous experiences, they enjoyed working with others. Through volunteering with Alzheimer’s Society and Special Olympics, I found interacting with other people quite enjoyable. It was very rewarding to see how helping others, either by keeping them company, or teaching them a new skill, could have such a positive impact on their lives. Furthermore, I hope that nursing will be a gratifying career where I can continue to influence other people’s …show more content…
My mom is an RN, along with two of my aunts; my grandmother was a phlebotomist. It seems that healthcare careers are within the family. My family members facilitated my interest in health sciences and healthcare, in addition to modeling the necessary social and empathic skills needed for a career in nursing. I also received support from my high school biology teacher. She believed that my outgoing, bubbly personality, along with my interest in health sciences, and my experience as a lifeguard, would make me a more than ideal candidate for