The fact is that nursing is one of the most rewarding professions for those who love people and love helping people. The roles for nurses are always expanding, which keeps the field new and exciting. Technology and advances in medical science offer new and challenging opportunities to work on the cutting edge of science. There are an unlimited number of career choices in nursing.

There are drawbacks. Nursing is sometimes a thankless job. Patients don't always say “thank you.” The job is physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. Patients need nurses on weekends and holidays and at all hours of the day and night. But for every difficult day, there is always one experience that tugs at your heart and shows you that it is all worth it.