Anyone else have doubts about being a nurse?

[mg08]

I am almost done with my J1 semester, and for some reason ive been thinking i dont know if nursing is really what i want to do now. I mean i love the thought of the medical profession, the human body, helping people, and forming those helping relationships. But it seems that so far what i have learned in clinicals is exaclty what i dont want to do. I dont want to base everything on meds, i dont wanna chart, and i feel that this is what every nurse in my rotations so far has done. I understand their are a bunch of fields to go in to...but im just having some doubts. It just seems like nursing isnt what i thought it was.

Anyone else feeling doubts after they put in so much time effort, and of course money in to it?

Any advice to kick me out of this mood??

[Mocah27]

I am in nursing school as well and I graduate in May, and I completely understand how you feel. I think that all nurses in school come to feel this way one time or another. Most nurses don't love charting or passing meds all day, but because you love to help people and join therapeutic relationships, you can make sure that this is what you focus on while giving care. Charting is really just to cya and a means of communicating with other staff. Even though it may seem like this is mostly what takes up the nurses day, there is sooooo much more to nursing. Depending upon what kind of nurse you wish to be can make all the difference. Hang in there, this is a mood that we all have especially because nursing school is not the easiest thing to conquer, but im sure your doing well!!!! Hope this helps

[mother_baby_RN]

just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I'm a second semester accelerated BSN student and am feeling the exact same way - totally hitting a wall.

I would also really appreciate some advice and insight to help reignite enthusiasm and drive!