Why Nursing?

Why Nursing?

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I have also asked myself that question too many times already. I can still remember my elementary days, when asked on what course I’ll probably take when I enter college, I’d always answer, ‘An engineer! Or A teacher!’. Back then, I've always wanted to be one of those two because I was really inspired by how a teacher can inspire so many students despite a very tiring profession. How they would go on with their everyday lectures and still share something meaningful to the class. And so, up until I was a grade 6 student, being a teacher or an engineer was all I could think of.

And then, things changed when I entered high school. My perspective changed. When the time came for filling up of application forms for universities in college, I applied to two universities, Bicol University and University of Sto. Tomas.  I would've applied to Letran under a varsity scholarship but then I know I had been pretty lax on my performance In chess and so I haven’t tried; if only I had concentrated on playing chess when I was in elementary and high school, I would've pursued that path, but oh well, that’s another story. In UST, my first and second choice had been Nursing (BSN) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) respectively; while in BU my first choice was also nursing (I forgot my second choice there).

Though I admit, making up my mind to put Nursing as a first choice in the universities that I applied for college was hard because I had to set aside my childhood dream to become a teacher/engineer and also, for the little part of that dilemma comes with the fact that, I am scared of blood. Srsly. My knees would go weak whenever I see any blood. Why nursing then, if I'm afraid of shots? If I'm afraid of seeing operations? How much more if I’ll see them on a day to day basis once I become a nurse? 

Why I chose nursing can date back to when I realized that I really wanted to take care of people, to extend a helping hand to others (whether sick or healthy person) and to inspire them to take better care of themselves. This realization came to me as I was watching the TV show and I saw people in a hospital not getting the prompt treatment. It pained me to see people suffer more that what they are suffering because of delayed treatment/s just because they don't have enough money to pay for a downpayment/medicine/operation. Heartbreaking as it may sound, though its only a fictional show, this also happens in reality, you get what you pay for. That's why I made up my mind that if ever given the chance to help others, I'd really like to make a difference, no matter how small that difference may be. I also realized that I wanted to pursue a course where I can be around kids most of the times, as I find them the cutest. J I wanted to be given the opportunity to play  and laugh with them, answer their unending questions on “why’s and how’s”, as well as to teach them endless things, aside from the fact that I’ll be one of the persons assigned to care for them. I guess, being caring is a given trait if one grows up in a closely-knit family and being the eldest child, just like mine. 

Maybe, the desire fueled up inside me once I realized the dream of being a nurse overcomed any second thoughts that I had for choosing nursing as a profession.  And right now, whenever I look back, I would often tell myself that I don’t  and will never regret that decision. Yeah, I may not have a job right away, but definitely, because I chose something that I love, I know that I have chosen the path that I will never get tired of.

I've realized that every profession is tiring, every profession needs a sacrifice; but whatever profession you may choose, you should choose it with all your heart. You should NEVER choose a course just because you want to have a high paying job after you graduate; you don’t choose something just because someone told you so; you don’t choose just because you have to please your parents or you have to live their dream for you. Yes, those factors may have an impact as to what you will probably choose, but you should think first of yourself, it is your future that’s at stake after all. If in the course of your journey, you fail; you cannot fall back to an excuse and blame them for persuading you because you had a choice in the first place. And so you’ll have to decide for yourself.  

A nurse in white

"Choose the profession that you love, something that you have passion for. Do whatever makes you happy.  Because doing something that you love as a profession is probably the most satisfying job you’ll ever have." - Zsusa Lorena

‘Tis me,

Nurse Miss Z, J

Top 5 reasons why you should consider dating a nurse:

hellyeahkurt:

1.  They can be the best cure for hangover and the most adorable first-aid provider in town.

          Are you going to date a nurse? Well, I’m gonna throw all my worries and stresses away if I were you. No need to fret hangover because an expert will be on your side and ready to give you effective ways to get over it. Of course, your dear nurse will know first hand that coffee is not the best cure for it so you better be passive and play the patient role. Furthermore, if you or someone on the other table accidentally choke during your date, your dear nurse is so ready for the adrenaline rush that he/she will be done doing Heimlich maneuver after a few seconds. You don’t need to fear for other spur-of-the-moment incidents because you have your own nurse ready as hell for anything that might come your way. Remember, nurses didn’t get those first aid certifications for nothing.

2. You won’t hear “Eeeewww”  when they see blood or disgusting body fluids.

          For a well-exposed nurse, blood and pus are common place that they already think of squirting blood as something boring. Show your wounded blood to a non-nurse person and she will be nauseated; show it to your nurse-lover and you will have your wounds cleaned and dressed like its a work of art. They are always on the go and open for new and exciting things so if ever you have a broken heart, feel free to approach a nurse and he/she will mend it for you like its the most special emergency case.

3. They wont be disgusted by your toilet habits.

          You don’t have to pretend to be Mr. or Ms. Perfect when you love a nurse. Believe me, they’ve seen all imperfections that a typical human being has to offer; name it, a nurse has encountered it. You can even fart while with a nurse and she will just answer it with a smile. A nurse looks at a person as a whole and provide holistic care despite that person’s flaws and bad habits. A good nurse is a nurse  that is not judgmental so if you are dating one, just be yourself.

4. They can be your own personal Google/medical dictionary.

          Dating and loving a nurse has a lot of advantages and one of these is the fact that if you’re lost with medical terms mentioned in Grey’s Anatomy, confused with what’s written on your doctor’s prescription, or in a serious search for the definition of Hirschsprung’s disease, you don’t need to look any further because your own nurse is willing to answer almost all your medical questions as detailed as possible. Of course, they don’t know everything but at least it will save you a serious amount of time.

5. They are great listeners and counselors.

          Nurses are not robots programmed only to give medications and assist doctors; they are compassionate people ready to talk to every patient regarding their situation and give some pieces of advice that are vital for their swift recovery. Just so you know, this is what nurses call as “therapeutic relationship”. The good news is that if you love or dating a nurse, you already have your own personal confidante, friend, and counselor ready to catch you every time you fall. It might sound so cheesy but nurses have all the qualifications to take care of your heart and emotions. They are willing to give parts of their selves to people they really love and care about. If they can do it to their patients, there is no reason for your nurse not to willingly do it for you.