Good nurses are vocational; they embody the values and ideals of the occupation; they are motivated by care, generality and the specific needs of specific patients.

Is being a nurse a vocation?

Vocation Noun. A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. Vocation also refers to a person's occupation that is specifically regarded as worthy and requiring dedication.

Is nursing a choice a vocation or calling?

The pursuit of nursing appears to be both a choice and a calling; a calling can be a choice and a choice can become a calling. ... A career in nursing provides the gratification of service and the fulfillment of a call to caring.