Nursing involves the care of people throughout the continuum of life and provides an essential service to humankind. As career professionals, nurses improve the quality of health care and there are many positive aspects of being a nurse. There is nothing more rewarding than a patient being grateful and telling you how much you have helped them. Also, there are so many opportunities and career paths that are available for nurses. Nursing offers opportunities from bedside practice to the top administrator of a healthcare organization. Clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse administrator and nurse educator are just a few examples of the variety of opportunities awaiting you in a nursing career.