After much soul searching and too many sleepless nights I have decided that for better or worse I need to get out of nursing. Between feeling unappreciated, demeaned, having pts spit on me, physicians using the RNs as emotional punching bags, exposing myself to various diseases and to top it off I am now being stalked by an unbalanced at best member of the housekeeping staff, I have decided I tried my best but the physical and emotional toll is too great. When I decided today that I needed to move on a great weight was lifted and for the first time in months I am actually happy and optimistic about the future. Now where to go from here, I have narrowed it down to
Physician's Asst., MRI tech, Ultrasound Tech or Physical Therapist, I really would like to stay in a health related yet less stressful area of practice. Any input or suggestions would be ever so appreciated. Thanks!
Mattsmom, thank you so much for the supportive words. I love, love, love the Color Purple. One of my favorite movies and definitely amongst my favorite books, have you read Alice Walker's other novels? I also really enjoyed Possessing the Secret of Joy. Each of her books is so empowering to women. My faves from the book/movie Sofia's speech to Celie after Celie tells Harpo to beat her and ofcourse when Celie puts the knife to 'Misters' throat. I so know what you mean about relating, been feeling like a doormat lately and my job has ALOT to do with that. Your kind words have made my day, thanks again!
I'm so glad..I have days where I'm ready to slam the door on nursing and never look back too!!One of these days I may do it....
I haven't read Walker's other novels but I will now that you've recommended them. :)
Take care of yourself and let us know what you decide!
I often ask myself - why did I go into nusring and why do I stay in? There are other options also - medical sales, equipment sales (ie - home health co.), pharmacutical sales. You might also consider going in to some educational area - in hospital, continuing ed, company sponsored equipment inservices, etc. Home health, occupational health, college clinic, or school nursing might be worth looking into. Lots of options out there.
After much soul searching and too many sleepless nights I have decided that for better or worse I need to get out of nursing. Between feeling unappreciated, demeaned, having pts spit on me, physicians using the RNs as emotional punching bags, exposing myself to various diseases and to top it off I am now being stalked by an unbalanced at best member of the housekeeping staff, I have decided I tried my best but the physical and emotional toll is too great. When I decided today that I needed to move on a great weight was lifted and for the first time in months I am actually happy and optimistic about the future. Now where to go from here, I have narrowed it down to
Physician's Asst., MRI tech, Ultrasound Tech or Physical Therapist, I really would like to stay in a health related yet less stressful area of practice. Any input or suggestions would be ever so appreciated. Thanks!
I'm always happy when people who can't stand nursing choose to leave it. But how are things going to change as a PA?
There are other options also - medical sales, equipment sales (ie - home health co.), pharmacutical sales. You might also consider going in to some educational area - in hospital, continuing ed, company sponsored equipment inservices, etc. Home health, occupational health, college clinic, or school nursing might be worth looking into. Lots of options out there.
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I'm so glad..I have days where I'm ready to slam the door on nursing and never look back too!!One of these days I may do it....
I haven't read Walker's other novels but I will now that you've recommended them. :)
Take care of yourself and let us know what you decide!