“The truth is, I didn’t think I wanted to be a nurse. Having seen many one-dimensional portrayals of nurses presenting them as doctor’s assistants, it was not an appealing career. It was really learning about research and policy that made me feel like there was a place for me. I think this is a common feeling for people entering nursing, they don’t really know the expansive career they are entering. Nursing might not be your ‘calling’, but it is an essential profession that makes a huge impact on society. Nursing is full of endless possibilities. I always tell students and trainees that there are jobs in nursing they can’t even imagine. The opportunities are infinite. Registered nurses are doing amazing things in primary care, research, technology, policy, and numerous other sectors.”
Bachelor of Nursing 2005