You tend to cry with the family, even though you are not supposed to. You never get used to it, you just learn to cope with it. From the first year, besides the theory, we are sent to a hospital for our practical. You need to manage your time, but more importantly, you need to be a people's person. You also need hand skills - that is, to be efficient in dressings wounds.
Most nurses work overtime to increase their salary.
Keep an open mind. If you give nursing a chance, you might like it. As a nurse, your career options are limitless. You don't have to work in a hospital, as there are insurance companies that hire nurses. Many nurses in South Africa are leaving to work in Saudi Arabia, so jobs are available.