I hate nursing....

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I have been working on a med-surg unit for less

Specializes in CVICU,PACU.

I too had serious doubts when I started nursing 12 years ago. I think you probably first need some time off to clear your head and make a plan for yourself. There are so many areas of nursing you can enter. A friend of mine just got a job in the public school system, she is overseeing LPN/MA's at a few different schools...no pt care. I have another friend that just left the hospital to work for an insurance company. You may find you don't really hate nursing, just maybe medsurg bedside nursing. Good luck with everything!

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Specializes in Operating Room.
O.R. nurses still see the family for about 5 minutes when checking in the patient. Operating room staff can be a real pain in the butt sometimes.

I agree. I work in the OR as a surgical tech and I hear the nurses often complain about some family members being difficult.

Also, I work with floor nurses that just recently went through a peri-operative nursing program. They are used to pretty much doing things their own way but these nurses find it difficult to transition to the OR because there is a lot of, in my opinion, micro-management that goes on. You have to do things the way others want you to and it is a there way or no way situation and resistance is futile.

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hi! i'm new here. well, i just feel sad on how you feel bout nursing. but that's your rights. i just want to share you something. i'm a struggling student nurse here in the philippines. struggling because i'm having a hard time finishing my course because of financial difficulties. i just finished 1st sem of my 3rd year (NCM101 - Maternal & Child Health). i'm so excited to learn 102 - Medical/Surgical nursing this 2nd sem, unfortunately i won't be able to enroll. with what i've experienced from my hospital duties, the more i fell in love with this profession. and it really breaks my heart not knowing how i will be able to finish this course. believe it or not, i'm spending my sem break crying everyday. i'm even crying right now. i really really want to be a nurse. its the only profession i would like to do for the rest of my working life. the care you give to a patient & their families (whether reciprocated or not) is really rewarding. what hurts me more is that i'm very good with it. i top our pediatrics class and placed 4th in our obstetrics class, inspite of being a wife and mother. what i'm saying is, you are so blessed to have an opportunity to have such a noble profession (not to mention high paying too). i would love to be in your position. at the end of the day, how you cared for those patients is what really matters. its a great blessing.

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I'm very glad that someone posted this. At my job, we have a pt that is end of life, and I'm happy that her family are always there for her. The thing is, I always feel being attacked by them. When I ask them, Is there anything I can help you with? Or get you? I get a cold response, "No" and nobody looks at me. One night, I asked one of the daughter if she needed a blanket cause she was sleeping over, she was annoyed at me for asking her and doesn't even give a response. When I take a BP, the family are behind me, I could feel them breathing down my neck. It's very uncomfortable.

Their attitudes make me feel, sorry that I asked, sorry that I actually care. A couple of the family members are nurses and they are the ones who are giving off this attitude. I tried to offer care, and let them know if they need anything, I am there and there is nothing more I can do.

I feel bad for thinking why are they so impolite to the staff, it's not about us. But, in a way, your feedback makes it okay to feel.

thanks

Patients and families who are grieving need a lot of support and understanding especially when death is imminent. They go through different emotions ; remember denial, anger, deppression,bargaining and acceptance. So sometimes they have good days and most of the time bad days. Just try to understand that they will never see their loved one again so they are trying to get every minute that they can with this patient and you are doing your job (in their eyes disturbing them).

Remember support, understanding, and probably when you have to do something for the pt, just say if you need anything let me know and give them space.

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Specializes in Psych.

I wish you the best. Your situation reminds me of a joke. One nurse is comforting another nurse after a horrific day and says, "Ah girl, it will be OK... the first 5 years are the worst." The other nurse says, "Really? How long have you been a nurse?" The first nurse answers, "5 years."

I have now been a nurse for over 10 years. Still have many days where I feel lost. Still have many days where I flip out and get upset. However, today I know what sick looks like and I know I am good at what I do. I also know that I am very good at some things and not so good at others and that is OK.

When I started in nursing, I thought I could change the world. I was ready to take on anything and anybody. Well, the world has changed me and I am not going to fight anymore unless it's about life, death or my license or reputation.

Give it some time! Go part-time, take hoidays, call in sick... Look after you cause nursing won't.

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Take some time off and get your head cleared. You need space away from the workplace to think.

I went part time and got enough space and clarity to come to the conclusion that I was finished with bedside nursing. I got an office position with no patient care. I know that no job is easy, but I'm finished with bedside care.

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