The nursing profession may be under pressure, but that doesn’t stop nurses sticking with it and doing the job they love. We took to our Twitter community to ask people why they work in nursing. Here’s what you told us:
1. The varied nature of the job with its blend of people, science and management is never boring.
I chose nursing because it has a special blend of people, science and management that appealed to me and still does 30 yrs on #whyInurse
— Anne Cooper (@anniecoops) September 14, 2015
2. You can make a real difference to children and their families.
I am a nurse as it enables me to do a job that makes a real difference to children and their families #GndNursing #whyinurse @theRCN
— Steve (@Steve_Grimbleby) September 14, 2015
3. You see humanity at its best and worst, and are with people at their most vulnerable point.
@GdnHealthcare nowhere else will you see all aspects of humanity, from birth til death & hold someone's hand through tough times #whyInurse
— Grant Byrne (@GGByrneSTN) September 14, 2015
4. You can campaign for changes in policy that eradicate health inequalities.
To empower people 2 live healthy lives & campaign for policies tht create health & eradicate inequalities #whyInurse https://t.co/6qqw4VQMRd
— Rara Rouge (@rararougemakeup) September 14, 2015
5. Some nurses try to escape the profession but can’t, because to them it’s the best job in the world.
#whyInurse - I was called to do so, 40 years ago. Tried twice since to not nurse - failed miserably both times. Best job in the world.
— Keن Day (@KenDay) September 14, 2015
6. Some people were born to be nurses. Nursing is their identity.
@GdnHealthcare because it's who I am. Nursing is innate.
— Teri Wright (@londonbird23) September 14, 2015
7. For others, life is too short not to care.
@GdnHealthcare #whyInurse life is 2 short 2 not care, do & empower ppl at all times in their lives #makeadifference
— Sarah Russell (@learnhospice) September 14, 2015
8. Being able to touch lives is a huge privilege.
#whyInurse ...because it makes a difference, it matters and we touch lives, a huge privilege
— ✨ Kath Evans ✨ (@KathEvans2) September 14, 2015
9. And helping others is its own reward.
Helping others is it's own reward, I have always tried to help make a difference for the better, a real privilege #whyInurse
— Ian Graham (@icgbloke) September 14, 2015
10. Seeing the impact you have on patients is contagious.
#whyInurse the reason I nurse is because I can see positive impact me and my team can make in supporting patients at home,
— Emma lea (@elea_emma) September 14, 2015
11. It’s a hands-on job. Literally.
#WhyINurse: I'm studying nursing because I'm looking forward to being a 'hands on' healthcare professional who treats people holistically
— __SonjaLouise__ (@__SonjaLouise__) September 15, 2015
12. You can fulfil those critical, analytical and prompt decision-making cravings you may have.
@GdnHealthcare I crave critical, analytical work requiring prompt decision making and precise performance skills to help others #whyinurse
— Ives (@_msivorygreen) September 15, 2015
13. You get to work in a team to improve patient outcomes.
Working in collaboration with doctors not for them to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient #whyinurse
— Cath O'Farrell (@Cath_Of) September 15, 2015
14. It’s rewarding being able to help someone come to terms with their past and see hope for their future.
@GdnHealthcare There's no more rewarding career; to help someone make peace with their past and see hope for their future #whyInurse
— Ed Freshwater (@edfreshwater) September 15, 2015
Got something to add? Let us know in the comments section or tweet us (@GdnHealthcare) saying why you nurse on Twitter using the hashtag #whyInurse. And, if you’ve got a standout experience you’d like to share, tell us about it here.
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