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The world’s economy is in a state of unprecedented distress, and has been for quite a while. We’ve been conditioned to take whatever is on the board when it shows up, lest someone else swoop in a grab it before we get the chance. Money isn’t getting rich. It’s getting by. Regardless of whether or not individuals enjoy what they do for work, they enjoy the financial security that the position affords their family
Studying nurses usually have a pretty good understanding of what they will be heading into. They know what they want out of their career well before they start in on the credits. Nursing degrees are, for all practical purposes, Unicorns from the outset. The workload is so intense and so taxing that without a clear direction in mind, many would fail at the outset. However, that is where online universities come into play.
That being said, the benefits of having a career in nursing far outweigh the sacrifices that you will have needed to make along your path to licensure. Aside from the monetary benefits, which can be significant (most nurses don’t mind taking 20-hour shifts or being on call five days a week for hundred-thousand dollar salary), there are some perks that most other careers cannot offer.
Saving a Life
Every moment that a nurse is on the clock they have a chance to save someone’s life. This alone is such a powerful motivator that most nurses jump at the opportunity to pull double shifts or offer to stay on call during busy holiday weekends. While it usually comes as the result of having administered CPR for a patient in cardiac arrest, saving a life often comes as the result of asking the right questions at the right time.
Often time patients will open up when nurses personalize their communication with patients. Statistically, most patients are more comfortable with nurses than they are with doctors, and can usually talk to them about more personal matters. This often paints a picture of family history, history of drug abuse, and the like. The more information that a nurse has the more they can convey to a doctor, who may be able to come up with a life-saving diagnosis on the spot as a result.
Ask any nurse about a time when they saved someone’s life and they’ll shake off the pride for the camera’s, but it’s there. There’s no better feeling in the world than knowing that you are the reason that a patient is here today.
Scheduling
When was the last time you tried to get a day off or trade shifts with an associate? It’s almost impossible when you’re paid by the hour. Most people on salary work in an office setting and have the luxury of a set schedule. Nurses who enjoy the benefits of a set schedule may choose to work in a clinic or a doctor’s office; they can also choose to work in a hospital setting, where numerous colleagues are scheduled at once.
While hospital shifts are rarely the same each week, nurses are often permitted to trade shifts with one another to optimize the benefits of time off. Some days are busier than others. Nurses may confer with each other to arrange coverage for breaks or for early dismissal. Further to that, most nurses are able to work in multiple departments. This means that they don’t need to trade with someone on their floor in order to work out a reasonable schedule. In an office setting, this degree of flexibility is not always possible.
Option of a Multifaceted Career Path
Once you become an LPN, the possibilities are limitless in terms of what you can accomplish with hospital experience under your belt. Until you’re established in a certain hospital, you may need to take the shifts that no one else will and that’s okay. It will probably make it easier for you to study. Most hospitals will pay for specialty training for LPNs. The more certifications you have the more valuable you become. Forensic nurses are in high demand right now, and well as correctional facility nurses. Prison nurses often start at $25/hr. Overtime hours can lead to a six-figure income. If this interests you, check out www.gmercyu.edu for some examples of online coursework.