Terri Ramsey Beavers If you care about people, then there’s every chance you may have thought of becoming a nurse. Nursing is a great profession for those who have an interest in healthcare and helping others. If this is something you’ve been thinking about lately, then read on.
Varying Shifts
Although being a nurse can be massively satisfying, your sleeping pattern and how you live will change entirely. Nurses work varying shifts, and sometimes through the night. You need to be prepared to deal with this if you’re going to become a nurse.
Continuing Education
If you want to go into nursing, you’ll often need to continue your education and get certain qualifications. Nursing is a mixture of service and science, so as well as helping people, you need to have an aptitude for science.
Career Opportunities and Paths
Of course, you always have the opportunity to branch out if you like. There are many career opportunities and paths when it comes to nursing. How about midwifery? You can pick something you’re interested in and branch out later on if you decide you need a change.
Challenges
Many nurses love their work, but it isn’t without challenges. It can be tiring, sometimes baffling, and sometimes upsetting. You need to take the good with the bad if you want to become a nurse.
With all of this in mind, check out the recent trends in nursing in the infographic below. It might help you to make up your mind!
credit to Bradley University