Why Be A Nurse?

Choosing a career is closer than you think!

Whatever grade you're in, you've probably already started thinking about your career choices. Have you ever considered Nursing? If you're a caring person, and you want a career that's both exciting and meaningful, it could be the right choice for you!

Here are some great reasons for becoming a NURSE:

• You can make a real difference in peoples' lives, every day.
• Nursing is a rewarding, dynamic, challenging career.
• There are many specialty areas available to you.
• Society respects and recognizes what you do.
• Nurses are very much in demand.
• Nurses have the opportunity to always learn new things.
• You can work in all kinds of settings: hospitals, classrooms, clinics, etc.
• Nurses are recognized for having a broad scope of knowledge.
• It's a great profession for both men and women.
• There are many places across Canada where you can study nursing.

Want to find out more about becoming a Nurse?

• Speak to your school guidance counsellor
• Visit the RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) web site
• Visit the CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) web site
• Talk to someone at London Health Sciences Centre
• Become a volunteer. Talk to someone at our Volunteer Services
• Contact our Nursing Recruitment Specialist at: nursing@lhsc.on.ca