Re: new discouraged LPN
I hated being a nurse the first 4-5 months after I graduated. I constantly wondered to myself and aloud if this is really what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Depression, confusion, and anger settled in for the long haul, until I had an epiphone: I was focusing on the wrong issues in nursing. I was so tied up in the politics and BS on the unit that the pts fell to the wayside. Once I learned to center my concerns and care for my pts and damn the rest, I began to like my job. Now, I can even say I love it! There will always be some issue lurking about trying to ruin my day, but I learned to say, "whatever", and move on. It's so liberating! Anyway, you'll find what will make you happy, and it may not be nursing. Good luck either way, and I hope you find your Mecca.
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. i dont think i really want to be a nurse, although i am going back to school for my Rn but its just for the status and hopefully transition into research as a drug safety nurse
. i also have personal reasons thats controling my career decisions. good luck
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