Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

[missladyrn]

I have come to a real conclusion. I just don't like nursing. I kept telling myself that I just need to get through the first year, find a better job, get more experience. But here it is. I have 3 years of experience and have tried a few different areas and I still don't like it. In my entire life, I have never had a single job I did not enjoy until I became a nurse. I enjoyed waiting tables, working in a coffee shop, scooping ice cream, being a cashier at a supermarket. I have always enjoyed going to work, being productive, and doing my job. Nursing is terrible. The stress and workload is unmanageable. I dread going to work and count the minutes until I can leave. Now that I have a baby on the way, I know I need to get out. But alas, this revelation is to going to help me pay my bills so I am stuck for now. I need an exit strategy.

[BostonTerrierLover, BSN, RN]

Amen.

:)($$$$----->Bills)($----->Leftover)

[MoopleRN]

Quote from MoopleRN

Ok! So you're stuck with it for now and you "need an exit strategy". How can we help you with that? Are you even asking for help with that? Is this just a vent or would you like help deciding what

you

would like to do with

your

life and how

you

can accomplish that? If it's the latter, I'll refer

you

to

yourself

and wish you well....

Really? There is one in every crowd I guess.

I replied directly to the OP. You did not reply directly to me in this post even though you quoted me. Please clarify to me the "one in every crowd" comment. I'm curious. TIA.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

What about school nursing? You'd have less stress, more time to relax and catch up on paperwork, plus you'd have the same schedule as your child once he/she is school-aged. The money isn't as good, but if you love children and weigh your health and sanity over money, maybe it'd be a nice try. Good luck!

You do know, now, that since children with serious disabilities are being mainstreamed school nursing is not the cushy job it was when we were heading to the school nurse office for an aspirin and a note to get us out of gym? School nurses have to deal with IEP provisions, medications, vents, g-tubes, positioning issues, and a lot of other things. Also, you have to have a BSN and you may be required to cover more than one building. Wanna rethink that advice?