Feeling Lost at 24: Considering a Career in Children’s Nursing
Hi everyone,
I’m 24 and currently feeling a bit lost in life, so I wanted to share my situation and ask for advice.
I studied Childhood and Youth Studies at university, and I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. Over the summer, I did Camp America, and it was such an amazing experience getting to know kids and being creative with them—it just reinforced how much I enjoy working with children.
Right now, I work in a hospital, but my role is focused on serving food and meals. However, I’ve been working on the children’s ward recently, and it’s been eye-opening. I’ve built bonds with some of the kids and seen firsthand how hard the nurses work. It’s made me really interested in children’s nursing.
I think it would be so rewarding to help kids recover, support their families, and give them the best care possible. I feel like it’s something I’d be passionate about and really find fulfilling.
The thing is, I’m also wondering if I’m drawn to nursing because I don’t have a full-time job or clear direction at the moment. Maybe I’m just trying to find stability? I’m feeling a bit unsure about whether this is the right path or if it’s something else I should explore.
If anyone has advice or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts. How do I figure out if nursing is the right career for me? Or should I be looking at other ways to work with children?
Thank you for reading!
I’m 24 and currently feeling a bit lost in life, so I wanted to share my situation and ask for advice.
I studied Childhood and Youth Studies at university, and I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. Over the summer, I did Camp America, and it was such an amazing experience getting to know kids and being creative with them—it just reinforced how much I enjoy working with children.
Right now, I work in a hospital, but my role is focused on serving food and meals. However, I’ve been working on the children’s ward recently, and it’s been eye-opening. I’ve built bonds with some of the kids and seen firsthand how hard the nurses work. It’s made me really interested in children’s nursing.
I think it would be so rewarding to help kids recover, support their families, and give them the best care possible. I feel like it’s something I’d be passionate about and really find fulfilling.
The thing is, I’m also wondering if I’m drawn to nursing because I don’t have a full-time job or clear direction at the moment. Maybe I’m just trying to find stability? I’m feeling a bit unsure about whether this is the right path or if it’s something else I should explore.
If anyone has advice or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts. How do I figure out if nursing is the right career for me? Or should I be looking at other ways to work with children?
Thank you for reading!
I think you could give nursing a shot. There are things you have to consider though when it comes to nursing as you will be taking care of unwell children and I'm not sure if that's what you want to surround yourself with day to day. You could also be a child minder, a teacher/teaching assistant, a speech and language therapist, a social worker, a tutor or a camp counsellor. If it's about encouraging the creativity of children or something similar to what you did in camp but something that will give you stability you could either be a(n art) therapist or a teaching assistant (specifically in primary/nursery)!
I’ve considered those other career paths, but I feel really drawn to children’s nursing because it’s not just about being surrounded by unwell children. For me, it’s about playing a key role in helping them get better, supporting their families, and making a real difference in their lives
Original post by minajahaja
I’ve considered those other career paths, but I feel really drawn to children’s nursing because it’s not just about being surrounded by unwell children. For me, it’s about playing a key role in helping them get better, supporting their families, and making a real difference in their lives
Then you should definitely go for it!!!
Original post by minajahaja
Hi everyone,
I’m 24 and currently feeling a bit lost in life, so I wanted to share my situation and ask for advice.
I studied Childhood and Youth Studies at university, and I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. Over the summer, I did Camp America, and it was such an amazing experience getting to know kids and being creative with them—it just reinforced how much I enjoy working with children.
Right now, I work in a hospital, but my role is focused on serving food and meals. However, I’ve been working on the children’s ward recently, and it’s been eye-opening. I’ve built bonds with some of the kids and seen firsthand how hard the nurses work. It’s made me really interested in children’s nursing.
I think it would be so rewarding to help kids recover, support their families, and give them the best care possible. I feel like it’s something I’d be passionate about and really find fulfilling.
The thing is, I’m also wondering if I’m drawn to nursing because I don’t have a full-time job or clear direction at the moment. Maybe I’m just trying to find stability? I’m feeling a bit unsure about whether this is the right path or if it’s something else I should explore.
If anyone has advice or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts. How do I figure out if nursing is the right career for me? Or should I be looking at other ways to work with children?
Thank you for reading!
I’m 24 and currently feeling a bit lost in life, so I wanted to share my situation and ask for advice.
I studied Childhood and Youth Studies at university, and I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. Over the summer, I did Camp America, and it was such an amazing experience getting to know kids and being creative with them—it just reinforced how much I enjoy working with children.
Right now, I work in a hospital, but my role is focused on serving food and meals. However, I’ve been working on the children’s ward recently, and it’s been eye-opening. I’ve built bonds with some of the kids and seen firsthand how hard the nurses work. It’s made me really interested in children’s nursing.
I think it would be so rewarding to help kids recover, support their families, and give them the best care possible. I feel like it’s something I’d be passionate about and really find fulfilling.
The thing is, I’m also wondering if I’m drawn to nursing because I don’t have a full-time job or clear direction at the moment. Maybe I’m just trying to find stability? I’m feeling a bit unsure about whether this is the right path or if it’s something else I should explore.
If anyone has advice or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts. How do I figure out if nursing is the right career for me? Or should I be looking at other ways to work with children?
Thank you for reading!
Hey,
That is great that you are considering a career in children's nursing.
It is very normal to sometimes feel lost in what career you would like to pursue.
However, it is amazing that the opportunities you have done have led you to considering a career in children's nursing.
Completing a nursing degree is a commitment and it is important to make sure that this is the right route for you.
I would recommend you attend an open event at different universities. At these events you will be able to find out more about the course by talking to academics and current students. You will also be able to check out the facilities.
However, if you are passionate i would go for it and attend these events to find the right university for you.
You can use your experiences working with children and in a hospital in your interviews as this shows that you have experience.
I hope this helps and good luck!
thanks so much
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