Sometimes some individuals make their career choices based on what they think they know about their chosen profession. In some cases, the reality is quite another thing and may be quite the opposite. I think it is important to get as much information as possible from the people who exercise this profession There is nothing that beats the words of experience.
From what I have read and seen, being a nurse means being tired because she works 16 hour shifts with very few breaks. But it is also to be recharged and to be always satisfied with his day.
A nurse works in many fields; schools, health, research, justice and many others. The nurse prevents and treats illnesses, she takes care of people's health. It depends on the level of education, but some nurses may prescribe medication.
The nurse arrives a little before the start of her shift. She consults her work plan and talks to the employees of the previous shift because in health, the situation can quickly change. Then, everything takes place according to the environment and the people; the day will not be the same in a CHSLD or in the Emergency Department. Sometimes she is asked to stay another eight hours, often she will leave thirty minutes or even an hour after the end of her shift.
They can work in an accommodation center, at home, in the hospital and this, in all the departments, in schools and many more.
There is the two-year training to become an auxiliary nurse. There is the three-year training to become a classical nurse. Then, if the individual wishes to pursue graduate studies, she can take the BAC and become a clinical nurse and the DOC to be a specialist nurse practitioner.
The salary depends on where she works and the level of education. When they work overtime, they are paid more.
It is a very practical job which requires a lot of theoretical knowledge. it takes a lot of time at school, nose in the books but also a lot of internship and hours on the ground.
The danger is physical or mental exhaustion. It is very difficult to see human misery. in addition, there is a lot of budget cuts and a lack of staff, and therefore overtime.
Maybe, some of the nurses' tasks would be replaced by robots, such as the paperwork or the sterilization of equipment.
Rather young, most nurses ten years old work part time.
It's a wonderful profession, you just have to be aware of the issues.