How ambitious are you?

CCU NRS · Nov 22, 2004

I wanna say both. I am very happy in my current position and enjoy what I do greatly and enjoy where I do it.

At the same time I still want to get my BSN roght now ASN RN just because it may open some doors down the road if Ifeel I am getting to old for Pt care pehaps I will want to get into managment someday.

I also want to go to broadcast school, as a bit of a fantasy/dream I always wanted to be a rock star when I was young and now I know that will never happen but I could go into a related field and play rock and meet people in th bus. and maybe have some small local celebrity.

It is just a notion but I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING IT!

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2004

I think I fall somewhere in between.

I want to get a BS degree, just to do it for myself, and so that I might have more opportunities for a less physically demanding career when my back gives out for good.

I want to work only part time, so that I can have a life. I am not interested in promotions or "climbing the ladder"-

I just want to work in a job with a positive atmosphere, where I can learn new skills, but still be part-time.

USA987, MSN, RN, NP · Nov 22, 2004

I'm still a fairly new nurse in my 30's. I have seen some nurses give 500% to their organization and get crapped on in the end. For what??? The sacrifice...missing their children grow...60 hr. work weeks, etc.

I do give 110% at my job. I am full-time and don't plan on decreasing my hours anytime soon, but I also will not put in any more the 4 hr. overtime a week (and it's only if we are really in a bind). I want to go back for my BSN eventually. My family and work life is fairly balance at this time, but if at any point my family starts to suffer, I will chose them first.

I don't think you are unmotivated....it's all about personal choice and you need to do what works for you!!!

All the best!

Jo Dirt · Nov 22, 2004

I turned 30 yrs. old today. I will become an associate degree RN soon (spring of "05) but that is as far as I plan to go in nursing and am in fact looking forward to the day I do not have to be a nurse anymore at all.

A day where I will not be called nurse but doctor (not a medical doctor, a doctor of philosophy!)

My life's ambition is to become a psychologist. A lot of people make fun of psychology and even look down upon psychologists but I feel like grief counseling is an area where I can make a difference in others' lives.

Though I would love to be a psychiatrist realistically I know my ablilities won't take me that far. I just don't have what it takes. So will do the best with what I've got to work with.

Personally, I don't understand what makes nurses happy and content being nurses. I look at the whole situation, the lousy pay (considering all the years of hard work put into it), the thankless nature of the job...I find it depressing.

CCU NRS · Nov 22, 2004

I turned 30 yrs. old today. I will become an associate degree RN soon (spring of "05) but that is as far as I plan to go in nursing and am in fact looking forward to the day I do not have to be a nurse anymore at all.
A day where I will not be called nurse but doctor (not a medical doctor, a doctor of philosophy!)
My life's ambition is to become a psychologist. A lot of people make fun of psychology and even look down upon psychologists but I feel like grief counseling is an area where I can make a difference in others' lives.
Though I would love to be a psychiatrist realistically I know my ablilities won't take me that far. I just don't have what it takes. So will do the best with what I've got to work with.
Personally, I don't understand what makes nurses happy and content being nurses. I look at the whole situation, the lousy pay (considering all the years of hard work put into it), the thankless nature of the job...I find it depressing.

Happy B-Day

I would just say that what makes me happy as a nurse is doing a good job, advocating for pt's and even as you mentioned grief counseling, you don't have to be a Psychologist to reach out to those in pain during these situations. I also enjoy my work environment, I enjoy the people I work with and usually we have some fun and keep it lite.

allnurses Guide · Nov 22, 2004

There is a part of me that would like to continue on to get my Bachelor's. However to what use? So, not sure about that.

I work part-time right now and cannot ever envision myself working full-time.

In fact, if I won the lottery, I would quit my job.

However, doing missionary nursing has always appealed to me. I was recently in So. Cal visiting my oldest son in college and he showed me video of his month-long trip to Africa this last summer and the sight of all those little kids singing songs to welcome my son and his colleagues to the orphanage was very moving. Two nurses were on the trip and there was great need for medical information.

So, the degree doesn't really matter that much . . I'd just like to be a nurse where someone isn't looking over my shoulder making sure I dot all my "i's" and cross all my "t's" . ...

steph

veteranRN · Nov 22, 2004

I think I am quite ambitious. I am 38, BSN, went into the military at 18, got my ADN as a single parent of two kids, later went back to BSN school shortly thereafter, finished my BSN courses 1 week after delivering my 4th child. Now I work 2 jobs with 4 kids ranging from 4-18. Unfortunately, I pay the price for being so ambitious. I have GERD and psoriasis which are both constantly flaring up due to stress.

NurseGuy_in_06 · Nov 22, 2004

As I am starting over for the third time I consider myself very ambitious. But I know exactly what I want and am working very hard to achieve it. When I get there I will probably slow down but I am not there yet. :rolleyes:

laurasc · Nov 22, 2004

However, doing missionary nursing has always appealed to me. I was recently in So. Cal visiting my oldest son in college and he showed me video of his month-long trip to Africa this last summer and the sight of all those little kids singing songs to welcome my son and his colleagues to the orphanage was very moving. Two nurses were on the trip and there was great need for medical information.
steph

That's something I would love to do one day too....probably just before or just after I decide to "retire". One of the ladies in my church did that for a week, went to South America somewhere and listening to her talk about her experiences really peaked my interest.

kim93079 · Nov 22, 2004

I am currently getting my BSN(25 yo w/5beautiful girls) but I know for sure that I will not stop there. Would like to go to CRNA school but also have looked into education b/c then I would have holidays off(basically when kiddos are out of school would be home w/them) I know I will work for about 2-5 years and then go back. I think just do wahtever makes you happy. In our crazy world right now that should be everyone's goal...besides who do you know got into nursing for the money(bet they didn't find it lol). Oh and just a little side note our first day the instructor said if you are here so you can hook up with a doc hit the door!!!

akcarmean, LPN · Nov 22, 2004

I agree that everyone should go as far in their career as they want to go. I am an LPN. I have 3 kids 12, 10, and 17mths. In Jan. I am going back for my RN, BSN. I love my work as an LPN, I am not doing it because I think the RN status is better I am doing it b/c I have back problems and want to stay in the nursing field. I want to be able to have more options so I can continue to stay in the field that I love. Thats my reason. But I really don't care what initials they have after their name a nurse is a nurse male or female NO DIFFERENCES.

Angelia