Hospital life and non clinical careers

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I am in my 2nd semester and just started working as a tech. I don't know if anyone can prepare you for a career in a hospital. The stress and amount of bodily fluids is horrendous. I want to quit so bad. I'm completely exhausted and have gained like 10lbs.

How long does it take to get used to working in a hospital?

How can one loose weight in nursing school?

I want to get my np eventually or work non-clinically as a researcher or sales so is it helpful to be a tech while in nursing school?

What kind of jobs are out there for RN with a business degree that are non clinical?

thank you in advance for your thoughts

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Working and being in school in general is rough, and it sounds like it is taking a toll on your body.

For some people, the benefits of working in a relevant job outweighs the crap you put up with; others just abuse their bodies too much to benefit at all.

I would strongly look at your situation and think about what your goals are: do you need the money? or just the line on your resume? Are your grades or ability to participate in clinicals suffering?

Also, if you are looking to continue on with your career as an NP, you need to consider your short term path, as grad school will require clinical experience before you apply.

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Sometimes you need to make sacrifices to meet your goals.

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I'm curious...what did you imagine it would be like in the hospital before you started nursing school? What did you think patient care involved? You seem rather shaken.

If you don't need the job and never want to work in a hospital, then maybe you should quit. I'd think about that for a little while though, because becoming an NP might take a minute and require some level of patient care along the way...at some point. Doesn't have to be now. I'm sure the stress of nursing school adds to your "complete exhaustion".

The upshot is you now have a more realistic view of what you are in for and can plan accordingly, whatever that may mean.

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