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Juliet
Student
Alabama, NY
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Questions
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James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity => Self-Actualization.
6175
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Updated
James Constantine’s Answer
Hello Juliet!
The same reason l became a dietitian - to help people with their health. Get empowered and start teaching the teachers who train nurses that way you are at the top of the information distribution pyramid. What you want to do is divulge information to the gate-holder personnel. Try to start writing nutrition education software, nothing fancy, just basic didacticism that can change life outcomes.
LITTLE OLD ME:-
Someone bought me telescopes a long time ago, my mother and father. Suddenly I wanted to become an astronomer. In 1972 I took a physics class in grade 11 high school. The chemistry and biology classes were too crowded for me to enter. The biology and chemistry majors were necessary for me to study medicine. In 1975 I considered a bridging chemistry first-year course at university to get the prerequisites for medicine. But the physics was not a waste of time!
The physics teacher brought out computer cards. They were to be used for programming the PDP-10 computer at Queensland University, which took up a whole floor of the Physics Department! This was before personal computers too! I started my first-year of study at Brisbane's newest university, Griffith. There were only 800 students!
My Uncle had died the year before, in 1974, of familial hypercholesterolemia, a massive heart attack. With a serum cholesterol four times normal. Then his old academic supervisor in biochemistry from 1960, Professor Colin Masters turns up - at our university! He recalled my Uncle fondly. Suddenly I dropped the mathematics and physics majors to study what I had missed out on in senior high school to get me in to study medicine! I started studying biochemistry under Colin, following in my Uncle's footsteps.
Then I developed an interest in nutrition, after reading Doctor Paavo Airola's book "Are You Confused?" - on the mechanics of nutrition. In 1980 I started teaching medical students second-year biochemistry. I did work experience with a natural therapist. He utilized vitamins and minerals to treat disease. In 1981 I commenced a postgraduate diploma in nutritional medicine, a course for doctors to treat diseases with nutrients! With the death of my Dad, from a heart attack in 1985, at 50 years of age; I started studying for a postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics. In 1982 I completed a fourth year, Master's Qualifying in Biochemistry, which was like a deferred Honors Qualification, probably only at level 2B.
I was lucky enough to talk to Lady Dr Phyllis Cilento, who was a medical practitioner in Brisbane. She had been knighted by Queen Elizabeth the Second for her work with mothers and children. She was known as "the medical mother." She didn't believe I should study dietetics and become a dietician. She passed away in 1987. I did the postgraduate diploma in "orthomolecular nutrition" as she advised. But I also did nutrition and dietetics. Being a glutton for punishment I also studied a postgraduate diploma in public health.
In 1994 I brought the two talents together - computer programming and nutrition. I started writing nutrition education software! That was the beginning of Diet Wizard!
I always say - if you cannot help people - what is the good of you?
GOD BLESS!
JC.
The same reason l became a dietitian - to help people with their health. Get empowered and start teaching the teachers who train nurses that way you are at the top of the information distribution pyramid. What you want to do is divulge information to the gate-holder personnel. Try to start writing nutrition education software, nothing fancy, just basic didacticism that can change life outcomes.
LITTLE OLD ME:-
Someone bought me telescopes a long time ago, my mother and father. Suddenly I wanted to become an astronomer. In 1972 I took a physics class in grade 11 high school. The chemistry and biology classes were too crowded for me to enter. The biology and chemistry majors were necessary for me to study medicine. In 1975 I considered a bridging chemistry first-year course at university to get the prerequisites for medicine. But the physics was not a waste of time!
The physics teacher brought out computer cards. They were to be used for programming the PDP-10 computer at Queensland University, which took up a whole floor of the Physics Department! This was before personal computers too! I started my first-year of study at Brisbane's newest university, Griffith. There were only 800 students!
My Uncle had died the year before, in 1974, of familial hypercholesterolemia, a massive heart attack. With a serum cholesterol four times normal. Then his old academic supervisor in biochemistry from 1960, Professor Colin Masters turns up - at our university! He recalled my Uncle fondly. Suddenly I dropped the mathematics and physics majors to study what I had missed out on in senior high school to get me in to study medicine! I started studying biochemistry under Colin, following in my Uncle's footsteps.
Then I developed an interest in nutrition, after reading Doctor Paavo Airola's book "Are You Confused?" - on the mechanics of nutrition. In 1980 I started teaching medical students second-year biochemistry. I did work experience with a natural therapist. He utilized vitamins and minerals to treat disease. In 1981 I commenced a postgraduate diploma in nutritional medicine, a course for doctors to treat diseases with nutrients! With the death of my Dad, from a heart attack in 1985, at 50 years of age; I started studying for a postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics. In 1982 I completed a fourth year, Master's Qualifying in Biochemistry, which was like a deferred Honors Qualification, probably only at level 2B.
I was lucky enough to talk to Lady Dr Phyllis Cilento, who was a medical practitioner in Brisbane. She had been knighted by Queen Elizabeth the Second for her work with mothers and children. She was known as "the medical mother." She didn't believe I should study dietetics and become a dietician. She passed away in 1987. I did the postgraduate diploma in "orthomolecular nutrition" as she advised. But I also did nutrition and dietetics. Being a glutton for punishment I also studied a postgraduate diploma in public health.
In 1994 I brought the two talents together - computer programming and nutrition. I started writing nutrition education software! That was the beginning of Diet Wizard!
I always say - if you cannot help people - what is the good of you?
GOD BLESS!
JC.
Aleah Harris
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
26
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California, Missouri
Updated
Aleah’s Answer
Juliet,
You should be a nurse if you enjoy caring for others and working with people. If you don’t enjoy these things nursing may not be for you. Nursing is a very “others centered” profession and requires a lot of love and compassion. You will also have to deal with patients who are much different than the people you are used to. We care for all ages, races, religions, social classes, financial groups, etc. and must be able to put our own prejudices to the side and provide the same level of care to all who seek our help. Best of luck to you!
Volunteer in a nursing home or other healthcare facility.
Get experience as a CNA.
Job shadow different types of nurses.
You should be a nurse if you enjoy caring for others and working with people. If you don’t enjoy these things nursing may not be for you. Nursing is a very “others centered” profession and requires a lot of love and compassion. You will also have to deal with patients who are much different than the people you are used to. We care for all ages, races, religions, social classes, financial groups, etc. and must be able to put our own prejudices to the side and provide the same level of care to all who seek our help. Best of luck to you!
Aleah recommends the following next steps:
Vivian Cata
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
1
Answer
Hialeah, Florida
Updated
Vivian’s Answer
Why should you be a nurse? Well, many factors. What fulfills you? What experiences have you had that is leading you down this path? I will give you several reasons but everyone is different as to their "why"?
It is fulfilling. You feel good knowing you helped another human being improve their health, and held the hands of family members as well. So much to learn, the human body is incredible! These are just a few.
It is fulfilling. You feel good knowing you helped another human being improve their health, and held the hands of family members as well. So much to learn, the human body is incredible! These are just a few.
Susan Burg
Surgical Technician
25
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Torrance, California
Updated
Susan’s Answer
Why should you be a nurse? You don't have to be. There are thousands of choices you could make. Do you want to help people in that way? Are you creative and want to create, make people happy thru your creations? Do you like to teach? You can make people happy thru teaching. There are many options. Pick one that suits you. Pick one that makes you happy. Pick one where the sacrifices you make for your profession will be worth it to you.
Cameron Z.
9
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Updated
Cameron’s Answer
Hello,
The main reason you should become a nurse is if you truly care about people’s wellbeing. Nursing and direct patient care isnt for everyone so deep down you have to really care abo about others. A couple others is seeing your efforts is making a difference in the patients lives. The schooling for nursing is tough but it’s doable for the most part. Also there’s a wide range of different nursing specialties, from aesthetic nurse to nurse educator to nurse anesthetists. There’s a thousand other reasons to become one, but it’s not for everyone so don’t feel you have to become one.I’ve seen too many people who are nurses and work directly patients that aren’t cut for the job.
The main reason you should become a nurse is if you truly care about people’s wellbeing. Nursing and direct patient care isnt for everyone so deep down you have to really care abo about others. A couple others is seeing your efforts is making a difference in the patients lives. The schooling for nursing is tough but it’s doable for the most part. Also there’s a wide range of different nursing specialties, from aesthetic nurse to nurse educator to nurse anesthetists. There’s a thousand other reasons to become one, but it’s not for everyone so don’t feel you have to become one.I’ve seen too many people who are nurses and work directly patients that aren’t cut for the job.
Maureen Komperda
Nurse Practitioner
40
Answers
Elmhurst, Illinois
Updated
Maureen’s Answer
Juliet,
There are pros and cons to every career, here are some to think about:
Pros:
1. You will find a job practically anywhere in the world.
2. You can travel and see the world if you like.
3. You will be financially stable.
4. You will find a job that fits your lifestyle and schedule.
5. There is upward movement in nursing from leader to nurse practitioner to researcher to educator to scholar to all of these.
6. It's rewarding, your brain is full of gobs of medical/nursing information, your goals can bring you joy.
Cons:
1. Nursing is a career in which you must take care of yourself first before you care for others. Many people go into careers in which they want their own needs met (caring for self=nursing), it doesn't work that way. Make sure you are caring for yourself prior to your career.
2. Nursing can be emotionally and physically draining on your mind and your body (see Cons #1).
3. You will care for patients from small cuts to death, make sure you are exposed to all the challenges you can experience in school. This allows you to see types of nursing you like and types you want to avoid (I will not care for pediatric patients as I empathize with them and feel they should never suffer).
Good luck Juliet, the world is yours in nursing.
Maureen
There are pros and cons to every career, here are some to think about:
Pros:
1. You will find a job practically anywhere in the world.
2. You can travel and see the world if you like.
3. You will be financially stable.
4. You will find a job that fits your lifestyle and schedule.
5. There is upward movement in nursing from leader to nurse practitioner to researcher to educator to scholar to all of these.
6. It's rewarding, your brain is full of gobs of medical/nursing information, your goals can bring you joy.
Cons:
1. Nursing is a career in which you must take care of yourself first before you care for others. Many people go into careers in which they want their own needs met (caring for self=nursing), it doesn't work that way. Make sure you are caring for yourself prior to your career.
2. Nursing can be emotionally and physically draining on your mind and your body (see Cons #1).
3. You will care for patients from small cuts to death, make sure you are exposed to all the challenges you can experience in school. This allows you to see types of nursing you like and types you want to avoid (I will not care for pediatric patients as I empathize with them and feel they should never suffer).
Good luck Juliet, the world is yours in nursing.
Maureen
Achegbani Achegbani
Medical doctor
4
Answers
Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria
Updated
Achegbani’s Answer
Making the decision to become a nurse can be extremely rewarding for a number of reasons:
- Making a Difference: Nurses are essential to patient care and frequently directly influence the health and happiness of those they serve.
- Employment Security: As a highly sought-after profession, nursing provides both solid employment security and avenues for professional growth.
- Diverse Opportunities: There are many different specializations and job environments available in the nursing sector, including schools, community centers, hospitals and clinics.
- Personal Development: Throughout your career, nursing can offer chances for ongoing learning that will enable you to pick up new abilities and information.
- Patient engagement: Nursing offers regular engagement with patients and their families if you appreciate working with people and giving compassionate care.
- Flexibility: Flexible schedules are a feature of many nursing employment, which can be helpful for work - life balance.
Choosing a career path can be challenging but always choose a career of your interest and one that you will enjoy doing.
- Making a Difference: Nurses are essential to patient care and frequently directly influence the health and happiness of those they serve.
- Employment Security: As a highly sought-after profession, nursing provides both solid employment security and avenues for professional growth.
- Diverse Opportunities: There are many different specializations and job environments available in the nursing sector, including schools, community centers, hospitals and clinics.
- Personal Development: Throughout your career, nursing can offer chances for ongoing learning that will enable you to pick up new abilities and information.
- Patient engagement: Nursing offers regular engagement with patients and their families if you appreciate working with people and giving compassionate care.
- Flexibility: Flexible schedules are a feature of many nursing employment, which can be helpful for work - life balance.
Choosing a career path can be challenging but always choose a career of your interest and one that you will enjoy doing.