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Is a nursing career worth it?

I am a junior in high school. I've been researching and exploring what career is best for me. I want to be engaged in my work, and I am adamant about avoiding sitting at a desk all day. I enjoy studying physical and mental health, but I feel medical school would be too vigorous for my liking. I delved into alternate careers in the health field and came up with nursing; however, I have doubts about the subject. For example, I don't want to worry about money. Do nurses get paid well enough to live comfortably? I love to travel, is this possible with a nursing salary? I am also concerned about the workload. Can I have a fulfilling and fun social life? Will I be overly stressed and tired? I want to help people and have the chance to expand my opportunities. Will nursing be the right choice for me? #career-choice #health #career #salary

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Mike’s Answer

When people think of a career like nursing, pharmacy, or others in health care they immediately become centered on what they 'Think' the occupation really is. The reality of that thought is that there is so much more that you can get into beyond what you believe is the only career path for someone like a nurse. Options like working in health care companies to build outcomes for large groups of people exist everyday and are in great need! You can find the right job that meets your salary and work/life balance in these fields much quicker than you think. While I would say that starting out as a nurse in an ER, or a pharmacist in a pharmacy are likely outcomes, they are far from being the only path for your career in those fields.
Thank you comment icon Hi Mike, this doesn't answer the student's question. Is a nursing career, in particular, worth it? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Tero’s Answer

You should connect with people working in this field and find out how it really is to work here. Maybe a short internship also could be helpful to get a feel of it and then you can figure out how the other things work out against what you are looking for.
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Janice’s Answer

Hi Averie-
I have loved my nursing career and the many people and places it took me!
There are many opportunities and rewards in nursing.
A nurse is able to work with adult or pediatric members.
A nurses is able to work different locations such as a hospital, clinic or physician office.
A nurse is able to work in many different specialties: psychiatry, medical, surgical, obstetrics or pediatrics.
Specialty areas in nursing include education, administration or advanced practice.
A nurse can work full time, part time or contingent.
What is most rewarding in my career has been assisting others to wellness.
Good luck in your nursing adventure.

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Earlyn’s Answer

Nursing offers many options beyond the hospital and clinic settings. You may seek advanced practice roles, health plan, informatics and technology roles or choose from a variety of other specialties. The opportunities are endless, including many positions that include travel, both in and out of the clinical settings. In order to maintain work/life balance, manage stress and exhaustion, you will need to set boundaries with your time. Fortunately, many positions offer come with a good salary and flexible scheduling. Pursuing a career in nursing is hard work, requires commitment, passion and sacrifice. Finding an area you enjoy may take time. Nursing is a field where you may find the personal and professional fulfillment you are seeking. Best of luck to you!
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