I got out of nursing and I've never been better!

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I know there are many people here who want to leave nursing and I want to share my experiences.

If you're seriously considering leaving, do it. Nothing is worth giving away your mental or physical health.

While working as a nurse, I was miserable for all the reasons people complain about here too. I was sick ALL THE TIME -- colds, flus, gastroenteritis, you name it, I'd get it. I was sick at least 2 weeks out of every month.

Since leaving nursing last year, I haven't been sick ONCE. Nothing. I've never felt physically or mentally better.

It was not easy to leave. I spent many fruitless months searching for the right profession to go into. I had to apply a lot of creativity and do a lot of networking and legwork to break into my new profession. Considering the alternative though, I felt I had no choice. I'm so happy that I put the time and effort into it, and its paid off well for me.

I'm working as a Consultant, applying my medical background to cases of medical and insurance fraud. Everything is great about this job and I love it.

YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT. DON'T STAY IN SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU UNHAPPY. LIFE IS TOO SHORT!

Peace and good luck!

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I know there are many people here who want to leave nursing and I want to share my experiences.

If you're seriously considering leaving, do it. Nothing is worth giving away your mental or physical health.

While working as a nurse, I was miserable for all the reasons people complain about here too. I was sick ALL THE TIME -- colds, flus, gastroenteritis, you name it, I'd get it. I was sick at least 2 weeks out of every month.

Since leaving nursing last year, I haven't been sick ONCE. Nothing. I've never felt physically or mentally better.

It was not easy to leave. I spent many fruitless months searching for the right profession to go into. I had to apply a lot of creativity and do a lot of networking and legwork to break into my new profession. Considering the alternative though, I felt I had no choice. I'm so happy that I put the time and effort into it, and its paid off well for me.

I'm working as a Consultant, applying my medical background to cases of medical and insurance fraud. Everything is great about this job and I love it.

YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT. DON'T STAY IN SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU UNHAPPY. LIFE IS TOO SHORT!

Peace and good luck!

I'm glad to know that someone succeeded in getting out. If I had had any sense at all, I would have never gone into nursing. But God help me, I just wanted to help people. Now, since the real world realization hit, most of these people don't appreciate nor act like they want your help. You are worked like a slave and always antagonized by patients, family, doctors, and, yes, even management. I am so happy for you. I search day after day for a non-nursing job. I pray that God blesses me with what I want in life, too. God bless.:balloons:

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I know there are many people here who want to leave nursing and I want to share my experiences.

If you're seriously considering leaving, do it. Nothing is worth giving away your mental or physical health.

While working as a nurse, I was miserable for all the reasons people complain about here too. I was sick ALL THE TIME -- colds, flus, gastroenteritis, you name it, I'd get it. I was sick at least 2 weeks out of every month.

Since leaving nursing last year, I haven't been sick ONCE. Nothing. I've never felt physically or mentally better.

It was not easy to leave. I spent many fruitless months searching for the right profession to go into. I had to apply a lot of creativity and do a lot of networking and legwork to break into my new profession. Considering the alternative though, I felt I had no choice. I'm so happy that I put the time and effort into it, and its paid off well for me.

I'm working as a Consultant, applying my medical background to cases of medical and insurance fraud. Everything is great about this job and I love it.

YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT. DON'T STAY IN SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU UNHAPPY. LIFE IS TOO SHORT!

Peace and good luck!

I'm glad to know that someone succeeded in getting out. If I had had any sense at all, I would have never gone into nursing. But God help me, I just wanted to help people. Now, since the real world realization hit, most of these people don't appreciate nor act like they want your help. You are worked like a slave and always antagonized by patients, family, doctors, and, yes, even management. I am so happy for you. I search day after day for a non-nursing job. I pray that God blesses me with what I want in life, too. God bless.:balloons:

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Hey, when someone else is happy, I'm happy. I've never pressured anyone to do anything, ever. No one should stay in a profession that give them such misery.

I've been in a position to help a couple friends and a widowed aunt find odd ball, non-clinical nursing jobs that could sustain them and get them through to retirement. Unfortunately, people often need the salary power that can come with a license. My only point was that you can unearth some pretty amazing, totally non clinical roles in nursing. My aunt has a pension today because of a job I turned her on to and she loathes nursing.

I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. It's bleak out there. I'm the only one of my nursing school class who still functions as an RN. My fellow classmates are selling real estate, managing portfolios and selling sail boats. Mostly, they tried to marry money so they'd never have to work another day as a nurse!

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sometimes, it is not leaving the bedside that can solve the problem. for such a so called noble profession, nursing is very political and insincere. if we are not trying to cover our butts for the unreasonable demands of administration or regulatory agencies, the paperwork done is filled with lies for many for the same reason...to cover ourselves for livelihood that we worked so hard to achieve. i have been in nursing for some time, but actually became a nurse last year. being in the foxholes with them, i see the challenges, frustrations and unfortunately, i really don't see changes coming for the positive. at this time, i don't see myself leaving nursing, but, i see myself remaining in areas similar to where i am, (the clinic), because it is not as backbreaking or heartbreaking as the floors.

i am glad to see that you gained the courage to say that this is clearly not for you, and then did something about it. i wish you the very best!

i agree pagandeva2000. thanks!

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Specializes in Government.

Hey, when someone else is happy, I'm happy. I've never pressured anyone to do anything, ever. No one should stay in a profession that give them such misery.

I've been in a position to help a couple friends and a widowed aunt find odd ball, non-clinical nursing jobs that could sustain them and get them through to retirement. Unfortunately, people often need the salary power that can come with a license. My only point was that you can unearth some pretty amazing, totally non clinical roles in nursing. My aunt has a pension today because of a job I turned her on to and she loathes nursing.

I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. It's bleak out there. I'm the only one of my nursing school class who still functions as an RN. My fellow classmates are selling real estate, managing portfolios and selling sail boats. Mostly, they tried to marry money so they'd never have to work another day as a nurse!

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Specializes in Government.

Hey, when someone else is happy, I'm happy. I've never pressured anyone to do anything, ever. No one should stay in a profession that give them such misery.

I've been in a position to help a couple friends and a widowed aunt find odd ball, non-clinical nursing jobs that could sustain them and get them through to retirement. Unfortunately, people often need the salary power that can come with a license. My only point was that you can unearth some pretty amazing, totally non clinical roles in nursing. My aunt has a pension today because of a job I turned her on to and she loathes nursing.

I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. It's bleak out there. I'm the only one of my nursing school class who still functions as an RN. My fellow classmates are selling real estate, managing portfolios and selling sail boats. Mostly, they tried to marry money so they'd never have to work another day as a nurse!

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Specializes in Government.

Hey, when someone else is happy, I'm happy. I've never pressured anyone to do anything, ever. No one should stay in a profession that give them such misery.

I've been in a position to help a couple friends and a widowed aunt find odd ball, non-clinical nursing jobs that could sustain them and get them through to retirement. Unfortunately, people often need the salary power that can come with a license. My only point was that you can unearth some pretty amazing, totally non clinical roles in nursing. My aunt has a pension today because of a job I turned her on to and she loathes nursing.

I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything. It's bleak out there. I'm the only one of my nursing school class who still functions as an RN. My fellow classmates are selling real estate, managing portfolios and selling sail boats. Mostly, they tried to marry money so they'd never have to work another day as a nurse!

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