I am an aspiring child nurse. I love children and really want to make a positive difference in their lives. I don't see myself doing any other job because i am a practical hands-on person who would love to be an active participant in someone else's life.
If and when i have my own children, i would be able to care for them in a professional manner and take care of my parents when they are older seeing as i will have some nursing knowledge.
Having said that, i do sometimes have doubts and its because i am not a sciencey and mathsy person, so studying these might prove difficult.
Also, i don't think i would want to be working unsocial hours and be expected to be on-call duty every time. This just puts a barrier to your social/family life.
In addition, the pay does not seem to be good either unless you move up the ladder.
I know money is not everything and i would put someone else's happiness over my own any day, but i would want to live a comfortable life too and provide for my family(mum and dad)
I know that nursing is a rewarding career but its seems to be emotionally draining at the same time. I don't think i would be able to cope.
At this poin,t I just don't know.
I know what child nurses do etc and feel like i would like to do what they do but realistically speaking, i would prefer a 9-5 job in nursing.
Any help/ advice will be appreciated