Career as a Nurse

Overview

Nursing is a very noble occupation. It is the art of taking care of people in sickness, injury, or any other situation when they can't take care of themselves. It is a vital component of any form of medical care. In any hospital, nursing forms an integral part whether it is a general ward or an operation theatre. The legendary English nurse Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.

Responsibilities of nurse:

Eligibility

There are courses available at different level like:

> ANM, GNM, and B.Sc in nursing are the different courses available after 10+2
> There are special Diploma courses are also available to get specialize in any one domain

To become eligible for a nurse job, one has to be registered. Each state has its own association that registers certified nurses. Once candidates obtain qualifications they can get themselves registered with the Nurses Council of their respective state. This makes them eligible to obtain a job.

How to be there?

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife) 2 Years course, GNM (General Nursing and Midwife) course which is a 3 and half year of diploma are available to make a career in nursing. The minimum education requirement for this is 12th with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

After that, you can do B.Sc. Nursing.

When you completed your courses, you need to get registered with the registration authority of the state. After registration, you’ll be eligible to apply for jobs.

Skills Required

The most important qualities for a nurse to possess are patience, dedication to working with patients (and doctors), ability to work for long hours, compassion, organization, and great communication skills. As they have to spend lots of their time with patients, understanding the patient's mindset during illness will be very helpful. One should be mentally and physically strong, have strong stamina, and be emotionally strong.

Who should choose this career?

Nursing is a noble profession and it is to help and serve humanity. Nursing is a perfect job for individuals who desire to serve humanity. Those who have the willpower, spirit, and ready to work for long hours in hectic conditions and to serve the diseased and weak can opt for the nursing field. You are earning not only money but the blessing of peoples.

The best thing about it is you will never be jobless as the demand for nurses is growing day by day.

Work Hours

Nursing is an occupation where you need to ready for long hours of work. In almost all hospitals, duty time is defined, but still, you have to be ready for extra duty in the absence of any other or in any emergence case.

Salary

According to payscale.com, the average salary of a staff nurse is Rs. 276,655 annually.
An entry-level Staff Nurse with less than 1-year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of Rs. 208,150.
An early career Staff Nurse with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of Rs. 246,752.
A mid-career Staff Nurse with 5-9 years of experience earns about Rs. 246,752.

Career Scope

There are lots of career opportunities in this sector as nurses are always needed. From large hospitals in big cities to community centers in rural areas, nurses are always in demand.

There are the following areas where nursing jobs may be found:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Sanatoriums
• Schools
• Old age homes
• NGOs working on health issues

Nursing is not just taking care of the sick. Other opportunities for qualified nurses include teaching, administration, and research jobs.