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Aibu to advise my DD to pursue nursing

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Southbound47 · 13/08/2024 17:25

DD is about to start yr11 so we have some time. She's interested in a Btec in healthcare after GCSEs as a route into a paediatric nursing degree post 18. I really think this would suit her, she'd make a brilliant children's nurse BUT with all the stories of how incredibly hard it is to be an NHS nurse should I actively support this (YANBU)? or should I suggest alternatives (YABU)? I would love to hear from some current nurses.

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sandycloud · 13/08/2024 17:39

My daughter graduated last year and works in intensive care. She loves her job. The shifts are sometimes hard but she's off for 3 days now. The money is pretty good too. She's on more than some of her friends that have graduated. I think she is lucky with the team she works with though.