Comments on: Should I be a nurse?

By: Arika

Arika — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:14:30 +0000

Hi Ross,

I have just applied for a nursing degree but have finished a double degree in journalism and science. My main concern with nursing is in regards to bullying in the work place particularly when women of all ages are involved. From what i can gather is that high up nurses who have been in the industry for years have had to develop a very tough skin in a male dominated environment (doctors surgeons- ratio wise men to women) and from personal experience women are often tougher on other women. I guess my question is have you experienced this first hand or am i barking up the wrong tree?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:17:16 +0000

Thanks Ross. I will be applying at three different unis come August so fingers crossed I will get in. Two by correspondence and one accelerated course in Tasmania, mature age student and all (only 25) but hopefully I will get in

By: Ross

Ross — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:03:28 +0000

@Ronald – just noticed I didn’t reply back here, sorry bout that – No I don’t think you’re too old, there’s plenty of different types of nursing that suites people of this age… You only live once, go for it!

@Sarah – Hi, thanks for visiting. Worry is really normal when it comes to nursing, particularly for trainee nurses and nursing students. You don’t really feel comfortable in the profession until you’ve been out for a while & gain some experience. Familiarity = confidence! Good luck.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:44:20 +0000

I’m interested in being a nurse. I think I have the right personality but I still worry. Everything about nursing interests me but yeah I still worry about certain aspects. I guess I will just have to try and see.

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By: ronald

ronald — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:58:31 +0000

I am interested still to be a nurse but am I late already? I am 37 years old and by the time I finished schooling and have experience I may be 45 already.

Any comment Ross? What is the average age that nurses retire in Australia or should we say the age they burnout?