Do you regret choosing the job you did?

**Elektra6, ASN, BSN, RN** · May 15

No I don't regret it. I started in LTC and subacute/rehab. My facility put too much on me by giving me, 30 patients with some of them rehab. I was a new LPN and did pretty well but it was stressful. I didn't know other facilities separated rehab from LTC. They also mixed dementia in. They had no memory care area which made the other residents angry all the time from being bothered by them. It was a shame because it was a great facility and I learned a lot. When they closed and moved to a bigger place I decided to do PDN and study for my RN. After I graduated, I stayed in PDN because I grew attached to the one to one care I could give. I don't miss relying on CNAs to take care of my patient but I do miss coworkers to talk with. I cover too many shifts due to not having enough nurses but otherwise I love it.

Joe Kirby, RN · Jun 22

In some ways I regret it because I've lost a lot of skills doing PDN. I wouldn't trust myself doing hospital nursing anymore. Not that I want to but I've applied for clinic jobs and get no response. I've done utilization review and PDN for 20+ years. I don't regret the way I can devote my time to one patient.

HayBugThePedsRN, BSN, RN · Jun 23

Joe Kirby said:

In some ways I regret it because I've lost a lot of skills doing PDN. I wouldn't trust myself doing hospital nursing anymore. Not that I want to but I've applied for clinic jobs and get no response. I've done utilization review and PDN for 20+ years. I don't regret the way I can devote my time to one patient.

Joe Kirby are you happy?

Joe Kirby, RN · Jun 23

I have mixed feelings. I feel under utilized as an RN but I'm almost 60 years old and don't feel I can do hospital nursing. I have lost a lot of skills sitting behind a desk and doing PDN. I could do a refresher course but to what end? I like having the time to be as attentive to my patient's needs as they require. So I guess I'm pretty happy overall.