Nursing career is a rewarding career for people who love saving lives, however it requires patient people and critical thinkers because every life matters. Most people consider it a calling, but to be a nurse, good communication skills, and especially good knowledge of English, are essential to ensure both oral and written comprehension (Buerhaus et al). A good memory is essential as a nurse is required to memorize medications, uses, side effects and standard doses. Nursing also requires that you be a good candidate to pass the nursing licensing exam. To join the nursing profession, an individual can follow one of three educational paths. A diploma from a recognized and certified hospital or nursing program, a two-year bachelor's degree (ADN) in nursing, or a four-year bachelor's degree (BSN) in nursing. Bachelor's or associate's degrees are more preferred due to their versatility and availability. Finally, before nurses can practice, they must take and pass a licensing exam. Once licensed, a nurse can work anywhere a doctor works: this includes clinics, hospices, and emergency rooms. Nurses may also work in areas where there are no doctors, such as in schools and home care. Nursing has many specialties to choose from, you can choose to work as a professional or registered nurse. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), also known as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), are nurses who must have obtained approximately one year of coursework after completing high school. Registered nurses (RNs), on the other hand, are those who have completed a BSN or ADN and passed the licensing exam. AN Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an RN who has a higher degree such as master's degrees. APRN's goal is superior learning...... middle of paper....... Every day you will leave a lasting impression on the people you interact with. By providing care and communicating with your patients, you will not only foster trust, but you will heal not only your patients' bodies but also their minds. The sense of gratification experienced from this service is unparalleled. References Aiken, Linda H., et al. “Hospital nurse staffing and patient mortality, nurse burnout, and job dissatisfaction.” JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 288.16 (2002): 1987-1993.Buerhaus, Peter I., David I. Auerbach, and Douglas O. Staiger. “The Recent Rise in Nursing Employment: Causes and Implications.” Health Affairs 28.4 (2009): w657-w668 United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics. “Occupational Employment Statistics: Employment and Wages, May 2012.” US Department of Labor website. March 2013. Web. November 18, 2013.