Nursing is a profession that should be highly respected. However, many people don't see the education and devotion that this career entails. Nursing has many stereotypes that ruin its reputation. As a current nursing major I am angry and saddened by this lack of respect. Nursing is an honorable profession because nurses save lives and even comfort lives on the verge of dying. Nurses are the ones at the patient's bedside. It is a nurse's care and compassion that leads to patient care. Nursing stereotypes lead to patient dissatisfaction because stereotypes are degrading, misrepresented, and lead to nursing burnout. The purpose of this article is to break the silence about nursing stereotypes and explain the real roles of the nurse. Many people have experienced some form of nursing care in their lives. This is because a nurse is very important in the healthcare world. As a nurse you can work in schools, hospitals, clinics, prisons, etc. The demand for nursing care is high because a nurse is the functional unit for providing healthcare at the patient level. The real role of the nurse is simple and complicated at the same time. Yes, nurses deliver medicines, check vital signs and give injections, but their role is much deeper and more complex than these tasks. A nurse is also there to help a patient or grieving family after a difficult diagnosis or death. A nurse also has the role of caregiver, social worker, friend and spiritual guide. In nursing school the nurse is given all the skills needed to provide proper medical care, but also how to care for a patient on an emotional and spiritual level as well. The roles of a nurse are not that simple. Nurses today are well-rounded and are open to filling these different roles in he... middle of paper ......ram many people with a 3.5 grade point average and above who met the minimum requirements were not still admitted because of the rigorous selection process. You attend four years of college to receive the training necessary to be qualified to take the NCLEX exam after graduation. After graduation, you still do not have a license to practice nursing. You must pass state boards to obtain your nursing license. Many people don't realize the extent of education and experience the career requires. While in college you also complete clinical studies in different areas of nursing practice such as geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health units. Gain key experience in hospitals before you even graduate. If people truly understood the hours of study and clinical experience needed for this career, I feel I would be much more respected in society.