Career questions tagged nurse
The role of a nurse is a core role within a hospital as well as other medical institutions. A nurse will care for patients, ensure doctors are prepared, and communicate with families. There are over 100 different roles for a Nurse. For more information, please... Read more Show less

What is the best field for a Nurse Practitioner?
There re a lot of fields to choose from, which one is the best?

Do you see a change in how you interact with and the relationships you have with your family and friends once you started working as a nurse?
I'm a high school senior looking to become a pediatric nurse and I would appreciate all of the advice I could get!

Does is matter is I get my masters or doctorate in order to be nurse practitionor?
I am currently in a BSN program and is interested in being a FNP.

What experience should I get to become an operating room/circulatory nurse? From my understanding, getting in the OR as a new grad nurse is difficult, so where should I start to eventually work up to the OR?
I'm currently a high school senior, but I will be entering college in the fall for pre-nursing.

What is the best tip for getting through nursing school?
How can I study in a way where I retain the information, and what website/books/sources helped you through nursing school? Is there anything you regret putting time into study wise (that didn't work)?

Are there any specialties as a Nurse Practitioner to become a midwife? Would I have to get two Master Degrees in order to do both specialties? #Spring25
I am starting nursing school in the fall of this year and I originally wanted to continue after I get my BSN to become a midwife. Now I have been interested in become a Nurse Practitioner because I want to possibly open my own wellness center but still want to be a midwife. Would I have to get two masters degree to do both or is there a specialty in the nurse practitioner program that is affiliated with midwifery when I receive my family nurse practitioner license?

If I want to join the military as a nurse, would I be eligible to join as soon as I get my degree and pass my NCLEX #Spring25?
I am a college freshman and my dream is to be a nurse practitioner. Recently, I have thought about joining the military after college, but I am unsure if recruiters will allow me to join since I wouldn't have much work experience.

How do you manage to get good nursing internships?
I want to be able to get a job after I finish college, and I understand that I will most likely need internships in order to get a job, however I have trouble trying to find these internships, I would appreciate any tips someone could recommend in order for me to get an internship.

Nurses, was nursing school hard? If so, what can I do to prepare for it?
Im a college student finishing up my prerequisites for the nursing program at my college. I’m sort of nervous about nursing school because I’ve been seeing a lot of Tiktok’s about it lately and how a lot of people were underprepared for it.

Which is the best nursing specialty: labor and delivery, pediatrics, or neonatal care?
I’m going into nursing school this fall and was wondering which of these specialties was the best to work in! I would like to get an idea of which specialty to go into so I can look into the specifics of the area!

if I am interested in being CRNA or a career in Health Science field, what types of jobs, experiences, or skills are employers looking for on a resume?
I'm a freshman at Hopewell High school and I want to look forward to nursing for my future career.

What is majoring in nursing like? Is it as hard as social media makes it out? And is the post graduate feeling worth all the hard work?
For background info I'm about to be a freshman in college and majoring in nursing and am a little anxious because i've seen mixed experiences and wanna be as prepared as possible! #Spring25

How do you stay motivated until the end, through the ups and downs? Nursing school is hard. Is there ever a point where you feel like the sacrifices aren't worth it or won't pay off in the end? #Spring25
After years of different medical programs, I've finally been accepted into an ABSN program. Now, with restricted financing and funding, having to step back from work and time with my family, I wonder if my dream of becoming a nurse is worth the sacrifices, blood, sweat, and tears.

What are the most important non medical lessons that a nursing student must learn upon entering a professional environment of nursing and patient care? #Spring25
I will be an incoming freshman pursing a BSN. Nursing school is intended to provide you with the medical aspects and patient care components of the field. I want to be prepared for this as well as other obstacles that might come my way in order to be a more well rounded healthcare worker.

how is work-life balance as an aesthetic nurse in new york city ?
how is work-life balance as an aesthetic nurse in new york city?

For Nurse Practitioners: MSN vs DNP
I am trying to decide between MSN and DNP on the clinical side. Those that have gotten their MSN vs DNP how do you feel about your decision? #Spring25

What did you learn from your experiences before CRNA school that helped prepare you for this career path?
- High school senior - Athlete: Swim & Water polo - I like making personalized crafts for my friends and reading thriller books.

How would I become a CRNA after I finish my schooling to become a RN?
I am planning on becoming a registered nurse first, but after that, what do I have to do to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? I would like to have that specialty but I don't know how to accomplish that.

What financial tips do nursing graduate students have when it comes to further financing your career, not only that, what resources do certain contract have? #Spring25
As a second-year undergrad student, who has an on-campus job, what other resources can I locally use that could benefit me as a young first-gen and Mexican female, whose parent are no longer in the country?

What is the most helpful advice for getting through nursing school?
Hi, I’m planning on going into pediatric oncology nursing since I was diagnosed with cancer as a kid. I love helping kids and being energetic. My question is, What is the most helpful piece of advice you have for getting through nursing school? #Spring25

What are the steps to earning SANE certification after I finish nursing school How long does it typically take to complete??
I’m looking to work with sexual assault survivors

Nurses, what advice do you have to someone deciding between Associates or Bachelors when going into nursing? #Spring25 ?
I am 34 and a single mom who is going back to school. I am thrilled and determined, looking forward to starting this September. I am currently trying to decide which direction to take for my degree and doing research on the differences. In your personal and professional opinion could you give me some guidance please? Thank you for your assistance. :) #Spring25

What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse #Spring25?
What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse? #Spring25

As a high school student who's about to graduate, how do I know which college classes I need to take to become a NICU nurse Will there be different requirements/ classes for this career??
This is my dream career goal. I love babies and I would love to help them and take care of them in any way possible. I plan on finishing associates at my local community college and then transferring to a university, but I was wondering if there are different classes I would need to take since I want to work with infants?

How can I balance my nursing studies with my personal life and responsibilities to stay on track for my career as a nurse?
I'm Lia and I'm currently a student attending the Chicago High School for Agricultral Sciences. My future career goal is to become a nurse. I plan to complete my certifations at Malcom X City College and get a proper hospital or clinic job.

What is the best and worst part about being a life flight nurse/dr?
I am a sophomore in high school who would love to work in the medical field. I absolutely love helping people and I want my job to be adrenaline rushing and different. I want something that's not just a little illness and cough but something where I can really help someone. I know It definitely isn't an easy job but is it worth it? Do the pros out weigh the cons?

What does the life of a life flight nurse/drs days consist of?
I am a sophomore in high school who knows they want to work in the medical field but not quite sure just what. I'm really interested in being a life flight nurse/dr but I feel like I don't know enough about it to know for sure if it's the path I wanna take.

What keeps you going back to the job? Do you see more kids or adults? Do you consider your job fun?
I want to get a nursing job but I wanna know the pros and cons before I make my final decision and actually choose this job. I've wanted to do this job for a while but I've been wondering if many people are mean, which makes me a little nervous. (idrc that much if their mean just curious). Do you get a lot of nice patients? Do you get a lot of patients who come with parents who answer for them?