Is nursing a respected profession?

... leads to a trust that is quite strong. Not only can you be counted on to provide for their medical needs, but you are also there to hold their hand. When patients are vulnerable, nurses step up and fill that need. Strongest bonds are made in the darkest hours. This is why nurses are so respected and trusted. read more

Nursing is a very well respected profession in the US. Depending on the state Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) can make upwards of $100,000/year and are extremely valued members of the medical team. read more

Nurses Most Respected Profession for 11th Year. May 16, 2011 by Nursing@Georgetown A yearly poll that tracks public opinions of various professions finds nurses to be the most ethical and honest profession for the 11 th year, with 81 percent of respondents in a Gallup survey ranking them as “very high” or “high.” read more