What made you choose to become a pediatric nurse?
"I actually worked medical-surgical nursing for a while before deciding to work in pediatrics. I enjoy getting to be the 'happy face' in the midst of uncertainty for those children. It is a very rewarding job."
"I know lots of people say they chose pediatrics because of a love for kids. I believe that and feel the same way, but it's not just my love for kids. Pediatric nursing requires a special passion for nursing. Our patients can't always communicate like an adult. A lot of what we do is based on their responses and actions, not just what they say. Also, we have to take into account that there are adults who have to make final decisions for them. I love getting to know people and the fact that I get to care for little ones who can't care for themselves means the world to me."
Your choice of profession tells alot about you. Interviewers often ask what made you choose a specific profession. It's their way of getting to know you and seeing how passionate you come across regarding your choice.
"I love kids and honestly never thought of choosing any other career. As soon as I started nursing school, I knew I had made the right choice. Going through my clinical rotation in pediatrics only solidified my choice."
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Anonymous Answer
When I was 10 years old my grandfather was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and that opened my eyes to the medical field as he was in the hospital for a couple of weeks when he had surgery to try to remove the cancer. I would go up there every day after school and sit and talk to him. This was a difficult time for me and my family and to this day I remember the friendly faces of the nurses that took amazing care of my grandfather up to his last days and comforted us when he passed. That experience is what inspired me to become a nurse. I babysat for many years before beginning nursing school and developed a love for caring for children so I knew I always wanted to do something with children. When I began nursing school I knew pediatric nursing was the right specialty for me. After completing my clinical rotation and preceptorship in pediatrics that solidified that I was right and my passion was in the pediatric field.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. I see how the two experiences combined to lead you to your occupation. Very clear.