This first episode of the "So You REALLY Want to Be a Nurse?" podcast introduces hosts Jessica and Jeffrey, both experienced nurses, and explores their personal journeys into the nursing field. They share their backgrounds, discussing their initial inspirations for becoming nurses (from a psych hospital experience to a father's illness and even Parks and Rec!). They aim to provide an honest perspective on the realities of nursing, contrasting expectations with the actual experiences of nurses, and encourage listeners to share their own nursing inspiration stories and surprises with them.