Social Benefits of a Nursing Job

Nursing jobs provide many social, professional and financial benefits and are likely to increase in demand as the American population gets older. Being a nurse includes social benefits that may promote building of personal and professional skills, promote work-life balance and allow for opportunities to work with individuals as well as the community. Consider this information from the American Nurses Association and The National Student Nurses Association about the social benefits of nursing jobs.

Environment

• Fast-paced environments that include communication over the phone and in person are social benefits of nursing jobs for people who enjoy interacting with others.

Flexible Schedule

• Nursing jobs usually offer flexible work schedules, which allow for balancing work time with family time and other personal needs.

Variety

• Variety in daily activities, patients and coworkers provides beneficial opportunities for building new professional and social skills.

Culture

• Exposure to people of different cultures, backgrounds and languages can be socially enriching for nurses and allows for the exchange of ideas, traditions and folklore.

Advocacy

• Advocating for patients and their families is a social benefit of nursing jobs that makes a positive impact on the lives and health of others as well.

Sharing Knowledge

• Educating patients and the community about medical conditions and prevention is a part of nursing jobs which benefits the public speaking skills, approachability and knowledge of the nurse.

Recognition

• Recognition from management, patients and families is a social benefit of nursing that can lead to career advancement and new opportunities.