I love working with the patients and meeting their families. I find it very interesting to learn of their life experiences and how they cope with their injuries. On the flip side of the coin, I find it very unpleasant when I'm forced to deal with a large group of patients or face multiple crisis in a short period of time. This can be stressful as you are forced to provide care with limited energy and time resources. Presenting at workshops and lectures to the general public as well as teaching at the college or university level are related jobs to my career field.
Many nurses also become involved in health science research projects.
There will always be employment opportunities for good nurses. Chemistry, Biology, or Physics courses are all very important. While I don't have a specific program to suggest, I would recommend that a person enter nursing school immediately following high school. It is also a very good idea to volunteer at a hospital in high school during the school year or over summers. Good speech and hearing aids are important.