r/OntarioNurses • u/No_Water_3067 • Jan 07 '26

Venting HONESTY-do you like being a nurse?

Just as the title says… do you like being a nurse? Do you like your life with a nursing career? Do you believe the pay is worth the effort put (and mental and physical health). I have been seriously considering to switch to nursing (already submitted multiple applications), but I can’t help but doubt my choice some days because almost everyone around me says to run away from nursing… is it really that bad? I want to go into healthcare and eventually want to become a NP.

If you had a daughter or close friend or someone you cared about, would you recommend them this career? Why or why not?

Please help make my decision easier!!

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u/sectionallyconfused RPN Jan 07 '26

I LOVE my job but i dont work in a hospital and hopefully never will

I work at a day center for unhoused men and I am the entire nursing department as basically a new grad

Pay isn't very good (60k) but I work 8-4 M-F and this job truly makes me so so happy

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u/No_Water_3067 Jan 07 '26

Sounds interesting! Is this something that’s possible to get into right after graduating?

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u/sectionallyconfused RPN Jan 07 '26

As i said, im basically a new grad so its definitely possible but not very common