They say the nursing program is very intense. What do they mean by that?
547147
means that you have to work hard!  it has to be what you want.  you have to be dedicated....but i will tell u that the longer you are in the program, the more dedicated you become - the more you want to do good - the more you love it!
836529
I'm sure it's a high-stress position, largely because there are not enough nurses to go around.  They are in high demand, so your job security would seem to be there for quite some time to come.  I think you would have to be a certain type personallity to be a really good nurse.  Some people are cut out for it, some not.
476980
Nursing is one of the best services offered by the hospital.  The nursing staff has repeatedly shown dedication and loyalty to the hospital as well as concern and hospitality with patients.  In the nursing community we do our best to believe in eachothers competence with outstanding results.  It is because of trust that our work is so reputable.
852437
Nursing is definitely in the top FIVE, blissfully...\n\nThere's such a major shortage of nurses through out the country, it is unbelievable :-(\n\nAs a nurse you can go into Pediatric, Geriatric, Podiatric, Medical/Surgical nursing --there's even Forensic nursing.\n\nThe possiblilites are endless :o)\n\nI do hope you make the wonderful world of nursing your final decision!
552151
I think nursing is the harder of the two jobs..you need to have thick skin, and can't be the squeeming type...the hours may not always be great, but you can sure make some money doing it.  Don't do it for the money, do it because you want to, or because your interested in helping people.
186865
Challenges: long hours, high stress situations, extreme emotional situations, having to see graphic things, perform under pressure.\nOpportunities: ability to help others, flexible schedule ( a lot of nurses work three 12 hour days (get paid for 40), then have 4 days off), high pay, job security, opportunity to travel
908982
not sure bout statistics... but im a nursing student... its bloody hard
142770
not really. i go to a school or rather a college that challenges me both physically and mental. i'm a student nurse and i have to put the theory i learn in class into practice a lot.
1098943
I"m not sure if you're looking for a "physically medical problem"  But if it doesn't have to be physical I would suggest researching the impact that nurses have on patients emotional well-being.  Especially Neo natal nurses.  I know when my son was in the NICU the nurses made a WORLD of difference to me.  If it hadn't been for them I don't know if I would have made it through.
47088
run like heck ......because it takes a very special person to be a nurse or a nurses aid ....loving caring and concern
786429
Well, I was going 4 my 2nd degree in Nursing, when some family issues arrived and I had to withdraw, but I found alot of people doing nursing for the money and for the stability.  It made me so mad.  \n\nDuring this age, I see alot of people concerned with just MONEY, not loving what it does, not caring, just the MONEY.  Just look at careerbuilder, it's filled with work-at-home ads that are scams.  And people are so fooled by this mechanism.  Everybody just care about money and not worried at all about the comfort or the interest or if they can see themselves being there for a while.  It's crazy.
332009
In the first couple of years of school, when you're taking basic, non-nursing courses, yes.  However, as you move into advanced studies, clinicals and practicums, its going to be VERY hard for you to work full time.  If you need to work, you might consider a hospital-based nursing program where you can work (in a lower job) while pursuing your studies; or at least contract to work after completing your studies so that your educational costs are paid for.\n\nBest of luck!
464500
If you are indeed in nursing school and are having a difficult time due to your nursing instructors, all I can say is that you must have had attention drawn to you. From my experience in nursing school, the ones that had a lot of conflict with the instructors were the ones that always had some opinion where they could not keep it to themselves. \n\nJust go through the motions and tell them what they want to hear. It'll make those years much easier and calmer. Just do your clinicals, study hard, and keep any litigious comments/opinions about healthcare to yourself. Good luck.\n\nRemember, once you're a nurse and are working it is different from nursing school.
980807
If you are going to nursing school, it would make perfect since, to me anyway, to take the 8 week program and become a certified nurses aide.  I know two of the girls that I went to college with did this while waiting to be accepted into the actual program, and they now work at a hospital at Nashville making $35 an hour. Let me give you a piece of advice:  Do what your heart tells you, go for your dreams, they can't come true if you don't chase them! Also if you need some help deciding, say a pray before you go to sleep, guarantee in the morning you will have your answer.  Good Luck!!
225136
No offense, but I think that nurses need to see.  There are unfortunately some things you won't be able to do like be a nurse, or a firefighter, or a bus driver...
235019
Where I live, it is difficult for some students to go directly into a regular nursing program at the local community college because approximately 250+ students apply for 30 open spots in the Fall and 30 open spots in the Spring. There is still a tremendous need for nurses, however, and since quite a few students drop out in the first year the school has worked out a program that will allow nursing assistants and LPN's to come in later on in the program to fill up any now vacant spaces. Many students that don't make it into the direct program now go to the technical school to become a nursing assistant or LPN and begin working until they can get into the transfer program. The community college is finding that those students often do better and are more dedicated than the ones that came in directly because they have more direct experience and know that it is what they want to do.\n\nIf it is something you want to do and it is a good jumping off point in your area then do it. Don't expect a lot of praise or money as a nursing assistant, though.
772156
It is going to be intense, there is no question about that, but If you have coem his far and believe you can do it, you can!!! Don't doubt yourself, just put everything into it! Good Luck