"Why did you took up nursing?" was the first question that our professor asked. In a class of 30, only two students said that they wanted to help people and that it was a good career for them. The majority answered because of our parents, i was one of those. There were unique answers like they like the uniform since white uniform looks so angelic, there was a scary answer as well, she said she likes looking at blood. Hahahahaha i was partly relieved that it was an exclusive school for girls and if she tries to do something weird I'll have a chance of winning. Going back, we mostly said it was because of our parents. Well, who can blame them for wanting the best for their kids.
I agreed to my parents decision and did thought that nursing was going to bring me money when i graduate. I heard a lot of people mentioning how nurses are paid really well. I completely thought that nursing was going to be all about money. It didnt help that my tuition was expensive and we had to shoulder the exense for the maerials I'll be using during my practicum.
My belief changed when we started doing out practicum at the hospitals. My first patient was a 6 yr old kid who had cancer. I was about to enter his room when i heard him saying " mommy dont cry, I'll be alright". My tears fell for him, he was so tiny and frail yet he was so strong. I can't imagine how he can still say that. I was looking at the drug that was about to be administered to him. The route was intravenous (vien) and it was thick in consistency. I read that if not admistered properly it can even cause burns. I didn't entered im room immediately, i had to wipe of my tears first and regain my composure. It didnt end well for that patient of mine. I strongly believe his now in heaven. However he thought me a lot of things, how life can be so beautiful and he made me want to help people like him.
I can't says it was all fun for me, nursing is a tough. To many reports, term papers , project plus the intership. Those stuff really drains my energy but a smile, a thanks and a really sweet phrase telling me that im there angel is enough to make me strive harder again.
So yes, being a nurse can sure open a lot of doors for you and that includes having a stable career and income but nothing can replace a thank you that was sincerly said to you.

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