Does this mean I'll hate Nursing?

Rivs · Jul 1, 2004

For the past 3 weeks, I have been in a Nursing Aid class to get some patient experience. I had less than a week to go before being certified and I quit this morning. The instructor said she was floored because I was very good at it. I was working in a nursing home and on a floor that required total patient care. Constant lifting, feeding, toileting etc.....I did my job when I was there, but I hated it. The pay was terrible and I just wanted out. I didn't mind being around the residents and helping, but this total care that had to be done for the amount of money that I was being paid was not sitting well with me. Do you think that this could mean I will not enjoy being an RN? I am starting clinicals in August and now have begun to second guess my decision. Thanks for your input!

Achoo!, LPN · Jul 1, 2004

I think it depends in the area you are working. Were you working LTC?? Maybe a hospital would be a better fit for you. I start my clinicals next week, and I am very glad they will be in the hospital.

Achoo!, LPN · Jul 1, 2004

I think it depends in the area you are working. Were you working LTC?? Maybe a hospital would be a better fit for you. I start my clinicals next week, and I am very glad they will be in the hospital.

Rivs · Jul 1, 2004

I think it depends in the area you are working. Were you working LTC?? Maybe a hospital would be a better fit for you. I start my clinicals next week, and I am very glad they will be in the hospital.

Yes, it was a LTC facility.......and I know that I do not want any part of it!!

Rivs · Jul 1, 2004

I think it depends in the area you are working. Were you working LTC?? Maybe a hospital would be a better fit for you. I start my clinicals next week, and I am very glad they will be in the hospital.

Yes, it was a LTC facility.......and I know that I do not want any part of it!!

Jill1215 · Jul 1, 2004

Hi. I do not think that your one experience is enough to say you will not like nursing. The wonderful thing about nursing is that until you find your "fit" you can try many many many different avenues: schools, offices, hospitals, some vets! I have a friend who is a nurse and works at a dog racing track! She tends to the people who have heat stroke or pass out because they lost all their savings, etc. You will have so many possibilities when you get your license. Do not let this experience turn you off of nursing.

Do you genuinely care about people? Do you enjoy talking with them and listening to them? If so, I just bet you will find where you belong someday in nursing.

Jill1215 · Jul 1, 2004

Hi. I do not think that your one experience is enough to say you will not like nursing. The wonderful thing about nursing is that until you find your "fit" you can try many many many different avenues: schools, offices, hospitals, some vets! I have a friend who is a nurse and works at a dog racing track! She tends to the people who have heat stroke or pass out because they lost all their savings, etc. You will have so many possibilities when you get your license. Do not let this experience turn you off of nursing.

Do you genuinely care about people? Do you enjoy talking with them and listening to them? If so, I just bet you will find where you belong someday in nursing.

Rep · Jul 1, 2004

I agree with Jill. One experience is not enough to get a feel where you really want to be. The beauty in nursing is that there are so many areas where you can try and fit in. So go on with your clinicals and I am sure you will find where your heart belongs. Good luck! :)

Rep · Jul 1, 2004

I agree with Jill. One experience is not enough to get a feel where you really want to be. The beauty in nursing is that there are so many areas where you can try and fit in. So go on with your clinicals and I am sure you will find where your heart belongs. Good luck! :)

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jul 1, 2004

I don't know too many nurses who like the drudgery of nursing, or who actually do it on a regular basis. Usually it's the aide (PCT, whatever) who does these tasks.

Also, nursing pays much better than being a nurse aide.

So your two concerns will not apply to you as a nurse.

You didn't accidentally get accepted to your program, you worked hard to prepare for it, you applied and you got in.

You belong in nursing. Go for it! When the time comes, if you have to toilet or feed the occasional patient, or mop up the occasional mess, it won't be a big deal--you won't be doing that exclusively.....

Congratulations on your acceptance.

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jul 1, 2004

I don't know too many nurses who like the drudgery of nursing, or who actually do it on a regular basis. Usually it's the aide (PCT, whatever) who does these tasks.

Also, nursing pays much better than being a nurse aide.

So your two concerns will not apply to you as a nurse.

You didn't accidentally get accepted to your program, you worked hard to prepare for it, you applied and you got in.

You belong in nursing. Go for it! When the time comes, if you have to toilet or feed the occasional patient, or mop up the occasional mess, it won't be a big deal--you won't be doing that exclusively.....

Congratulations on your acceptance.