Maybe Im just getting cold feet because I find out soon about acceptance to nursing school but anyways...Im wondering if anyone went into nursing with eyes wide open and still thought it would be a good fit only to find out it wasnt.
Ive worked as a CNA in LTC and on a med surg floor so I *THINK* I have a good idea of what to expect as a nurse. I have family members and friends who are nurses/nursing instructors/nursing students they all seem very happy with their choice and have shared their personal experiences so again..I feel like I know what to expect and I think nursing is a good fit for me. BUT I also feel like other areas of healthcare would be interesting and rewarding as well...
I read so many posts on here from nurses that are unhappy after just a few years and wishing they had never done it and are jumping to other areas of healthcare such as PT OT ect. So I wonder if these are nurses who had a good understanding of what the reality was in terms of patients/management/hours/stress or if nursing is just so draining that even the ones who knew what to expect and were somewhat prepared still find themselves burning out early?
If you havent felt burnt out early on..why do you think that is? Is it because of where you work? Coworkers? wanting to be a nurse no matter what?
I just want to make sure that Im prepared ... ive been working towards this since I was 18 and now that its almost here Im scared I guess. I hope I havent become a student who has glorified nursing into something that its not..and then realize I've put in all this time to find out it wasnt for me after all OR get burnt out after a couple of years.
sorry this was so long. If you read it and find the time to post a reply THANK YOU!