The Importance of Nursing

There is not many fields and professions that out weigh in important those in the medical fields.  Dealing with life and death is at the base of who we are.  One doesn’t see life clearly unless they are thankful for just being alive.  Working as a nurse teaches you not only how much of a miracle it is to actually be alive but also that that life is delicate and precious.  When looking at all the professions on earth which would you want.  A good accountant or a good doctor.
Everyone knows that the doctor is the right answer.  If you don’t have your health how can you use the money.  This is why health care is so important and within that is nursing.  A good nurse is the right hand of your doctor.  Your doctor has the textbook knowledge but your nurse knows YOU!  Without that personal relationship many things can fall through the cracks.  A good nurse can save your life.
Many people see doctors as god like.  They think they can save your life.  Well this is true they are also still human.  They can make mistakes.  This is why doctors choose carefully some nurses to work with.  These doctors know the importance of having a great nurse.  Nurse chart, if they don’t do this accurately a doctor can misdiagnose or prescribe.  That can be life or death.  Nurse take vitals, if they don’t take them accurately the same thing can happen.  Nurse monitor patients, give medications, work one on one, remember names, take important phone calls, communicate with other agencies, perform CPR, the list goes on and on…  If your nurse messes up on these things it can be crucial and life threatening.

Doctors can’t do everything.  They have to rely on good nurses to help them.  That is why great nurses are important and needed in the community.  They are of vital importance.  It cannot be said that nurses are just helpers to the doctors.  Many nurses have spotted thing before the doctors have and have saved lives.  Many nurses have as much medical knowledge as many doctors,  Nurses are the hands on eyes and ears in health care and they cannot be spared.  Good nurses are kept for a long time.  They are so important in our community and there is a huge need out there for great nurses.

To become a nurse you will need to get a degree which may take time and money.  However with the high demand for theses professionals it is well worth the effort.  You can also get your nursing career started before getting your degree by getting a CNA Certification. Not only is nursing rewarding, it compensates well.  Nursing can boost your income tremendously.  If you are thinking about nursing, know 2 things:  They are important, they are in demand.  These two things may make the decision for you to enter this field or not.  If it does not.  Do some research, talk to other nurses who have been in the field a long time (more than 5 years).  You will see whether this is the field for you or not.


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