Nursing has always been a key career in the health care system. Although it's not often discussed in the media and health care coverage, nursing is a career of great importance. If a patient were asked about their experience in a hospital or health center, many would mention the ability and care they received from the nurses. The healthcare system could not function effectively, if at all, if nurses were not there to play their role. Nurses are more than just support staff for doctors. This article is of interest to why people choose to study nursing at university or college. From students who have just graduated from high school to mature students who have already completed a degree or training, nursing is a popular choice as a path of study. It was rarely mentioned that male students and students chose to become nurses. In addition to the belief that nursing is a more female-led career choice, it has also been repeatedly mentioned that the career is reserved for middle-class women (Price, 2008). Historically, women have been the dominant face of nursing and it has always been considered a suitable career for women, whereas most careers in the past would never be acceptable for a woman. For some of the students interviewed, this stereotype was part of a deferential attitude toward choosing nursing. They did not want to be seen as stereotypical women and cast into the mold of what most women choose (Price, Hall, Angus, & Peter, 2013). In a modern society, more and more women want to push the boundaries of what we call male-dominated territory. This is also true in careers. Many women question their decision to choose nursing due to the fact that I knew for years that I wanted to work in healthcare, but I always thought it would be as a doctor. I observed the early years of my brother's life as he struggled with various health issues such as premature birth, breathing difficulties and croup, and speech impediments. Seeing my brother struggle and then being able to overcome those challenges, as well as seeing other kids around him who weren't as fortunate, really pushed me, even at a very young age, to make a difference. My family, both immediate and extended, was very supportive and I felt a real positive motivation to work hard towards this goal of working in healthcare. In high school, I had the chance to do a co-op internship in the intensive care unit at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. From watching the rounds and being in the medical field, I really knew this was where I wanted to be