Becoming a nurse can be a lonely existence. Long hours of studying, sleepless nights worrying about that nagging multiple choice question, and trying to balance some semblance of a social life can be a tall task. Need some solace? Everyone is in it together. Everyone has a class they just hate. Everyone has mixed emotions about graduation day. Everyone has their own special reason for wanting to be a nurse. A second-year student from Virginia shares hers . . .
 
A quick chat with Stephanie Smith, a second-year nursing student at Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA:

In five words or less, why do you want to be a nurse?
To make a difference in life!

What one thing do you need to do everyday before your first class?
(Drink) coffee and brush teeth; that is just one thing, right?

What’s your favorite color scrubs?
Hot pink.

What’s the toughest class you’ve taken at nursing school?
Anatomy and Physiology.

What’s the best way to study for a test?
Review after every class.

On a scale from 1-10, how nervous are you about the NCLEX-RN®?
10 being the most nervous, I am an 11!

When you need to relieve stress, what do you do?
Hmm, workout at the gym.

If you weren’t studying to be a nurse, what other profession would you like to try?
Marine Biology.

What’s the first thing you’ll do on graduation day?
Cry.

Where do you want to be in 10 years?
Happily married, dogs, nice house, great shape, several rental properties.

Want to share your own answers with the world? Jot down some responses and send them to us at mbriddon@hcpro.com. We’re anxious to hear what you have to say.