It is an honor to care for others.
I naturally take care of others, without being asked, and without ulterior motives.
I am passionate about social justice, specifically in relation to health care.
I want to care for children and their families. Not only to deliver bedside care, but support the entire family.
There aren’t enough black nurses. Who will care for us? Considering discrepancies in care from white caregivers to black patients.
I want a job that gives me purpose… that is impactful… rewarding… able to touch the lives of others…
When college gets hard or I become doubtful in myself or discouraged, i remember why im here, and who im doing this for. …show more content…
When I was discovering the different branches of nursing and focusing specifically on pediatrics, my friend’s father, who is a nurse, told me that he never has and never will work on a pediatric floor because he would feel guilty seeing sick children while he has three healthy boys at home. I understand the guilt, the emotional toll of working with children, and the difficulty of seeing a child pass away. However, I have chosen to pursue a direction revolving around children because the honor of nursing a child back to health or comforting them in their final moments is invaluable and is powerful enough to outweigh any negatives.
Why be a nurse? Nursing school is notorious for being extremely challenging, nurses are often over-worked and underappreciated, and the profession is emotionally and physically demanding.
I am aware of the negatives of being a nurse, but I am not discouraged. The opportunity to care for someone who is vulnerable and experiencing physically and emotional distress carries the power to completely outweigh any negatives of the profession. Personally, becoming a nurse is a selfless act. I’m not in this for the money, the job security, or anything else. I have been led to this profession and I am responding to my