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Nurses care for people of all ages who are ill, injured, have physical disabilities or need extra support. There are several different branches of nursing, like midwifery, paediatrics and learning disabilities. Discover what it’s like to be a nurse and how you can get a job.
Nurses are key in providing care and compassion that improves people’s quality of life. Become a nurse and you could help people who are unwell or need support in getting back to health.
You could work with all kinds of patients in various settings such as in an NHS or private hospital, health centre, care home, hospice or client’s home. You could be providing the care yourself, or assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Your shifts may be long and busy and the work can be physically and mentally challenging. Despite this, it’s a hugely satisfying job as you’re able to help people get better. And there are always jobs, as nurses are in demand all over the world.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a nurse in the UK is £34,320. Graduates start at around £27,000.
Depending on your exact job, a career in nursing could lead to travel opportunities. For example, travel nurses are registered nurses who work in short-term roles at medical facilities around the world.
Ordinarily, you won’t be able to work from your own home but it is common to visit the homes of patients. There may be opportunities for nurses to give online clinics from home, however.
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