An easy nursing field

[dejablue777]

Hi,

I have just been diagnosed with schizophrenia about two months ago. and I was just wondering what would be an easy nursing job for someone because of a mental illness with less stress and busy-ness. I'm thinking about school nursing. someone had told me that post-partum in the baby room is also a good choice. Although I'm not sure right now since i'm still recovering, if it's a good idea to be around a bunch of new born babies, since i'm so absentminded these days. I still need to see how much i'm going to recover, but i was wondering if some of you guys could give me some advice right now anyway. I'm worried right now I may not be able to follow my dreams of being a nurse because of this predicament. Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[nola1202]

I've also seen a lot of people dx with schizophrenia, who had PTSD and the dissociative (not sure of my spelling). River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans is one place they specialize in dissociative disorders. I'm sure there are others if you google it. I'm glad you are doing better and do know there a a lot of grounding techniques and coping skill you can learn to deal with it.

So far as Nursing goes, if you can afford to work part-time, that helps. I found Home Health and Home Hospice to be less fast paced. I've found there are no easy nursing jobs, just a different kind of stress. I think you're going to do well,

just give yourself some time to figure out what fits and don't be afraid to quit.

I think night shifts might not be a good idea as being tired adds to the chance of dissociation.

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

Another thing you may want to consider is a second opinion- your doc is probably a great doc, but when something gets in the way of other parts of your life, it doesn't hurt to see what someone else says :)

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

Though it's a very old thread, it sure would be interesting to find out what happened with the OP's situation.

[Kashia, ASN, LVN]

I worked for a home health care agency in a very wealthy area whose clients were all private pay.

I loved my job! only left as I had to move from area. sometimes think I should move back there! ;-)

My job was so low key, made very good money, worked in beautiful surroundings in private mansions and elegant homes,

worked three 12 hr shifts a week.

And as most of the other nurses, settled in with just one patient as we got along so well.

It was sweet!! So there are ways to find less stress jobs that you end up really liking.

ok- that settles it ! I am moving back!! haha (wish)

[jprn05]

I would not recommend school nursing as an "easy nursing job". It's is not all booboos and bandaids. You need to spread yourself pretty thin. Between sick kids, not so sick kids, irate parents who yell at you because you called them at work, irate parents who yell at you because you didn't call about a not so sick kid, Special Ed meetings, 504 meetings, health plans, medication administration, irate teachers complaining because you didn't dismiss a child with a mild cold, special meetings with staff that are constantly interrupted because of a not so sick kid, staff trainings, packing meds for field trips, legal matters involving a child, chasing down immunizations and physicals, hearing, vision, bmi and scoliosis screenings, and of course the recess booboos and bandaids. I totally agree about talking to your psychiatrist. I can't think of any nursing job that is not stressful. Best of luck to you