Why Nurses Love Their Jobs
The beauty of nursing is that no two career paths are the same. That diversity is part of what makes nursing such a rewarding profession—and why we get so many unique answers when we ask nurses what they love most about their work.
If you’re feeling burned out in your current role, or just need a little inspiration to remind yourself why you chose this amazing career, here’s what a few fellow nurses had to say about why they love nursing.
1. Endless Opportunities for Specialization
“Nursing is a profession that keeps on giving, with endless opportunities for specialization. I became a nurse in 1982. At that time, the scope of work was much more narrow. Today, clinicians can choose exactly what kind of care they want to provide and where they want to provide it, such as in the home working with patients one on one.”
—Kathy Pfeiffer, RN, BSN, Director of Pediatric Clinical Operations, BAYADA Home Health Care
2. Leading Change in Healthcare
“It’s great to be a nurse in 2019 because the health care system in the U.S. is changing rapidly and nurses are in a position to not only be part of this change but also to be leaders. The opportunities for nurses at this time in history have never been greater.”
—Nancy Brook, MSN, RN, CFNP, Nurse Practitioner/Mentor, Stanford Healthcare
3. A Career Full of Variety and Global Reach
“I have never been bored as a registered nurse because I never know what the day will bring. With a nursing degree, you can go anywhere in the world and help anyone—it’s universal.”
—Kelly Hebel, RN, BSN, MBA, Kaiser Permanente, Aurora, Colorado
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