I started an ADN nursing program over a year ago and graduate in May. I have the highest average in class, and I really seem to be doing well. However; I hate everything nursing, I really only started the program because I was bored, and now I feel to far invested to quite. I have to keep telling myself that this is a great job, but in reallity this job holds a lot of responsibility, "crappy responsibility." In addition I feel tremendous pressure from my family, my husband, and my husbands family to finish and work. It's not like I don't already have a BSN from another university, and my husband makes an excellent salary, I don't have to work. I keep hoping that all the pretentious people in class with their over enthusiastic "I love nursing" attitude will be non-existent in the workplace. This is me just venting, but if you have any productive advice or have felt this way I would love a response. However; if you are just wanting to tell me how terrible I am, please keep it to yourself.
nursing is way more than just a job.. it is a position that requires compassion, care, and a passion for patient care.
if you are not passionate about patient care it will show..
if i'm ever circling the drain i want a nurse with the knowledge and know-how to save me rather than someone who's great at holding my hand and having "compassion". i don't care how compassionate they are, if they don't know what the heck they're doing, they've not a "great" nurse period
you're entitled to your opinion just as i'm entitled to mine. i still believe that you don't have to have some higher "calling" to go into nursing...that "compassion" and "caring" simply aren't enough to make a good nurse, let alone a great one. there's nothing wrong with someone making an intelligent choice to become a nurse without some mystical call from on high..that wanting job stability, a good salary, etc are ok reasons to be a nurse as well.
I personally see nothing wrong with going into nursing for good pay, job stability, etc. Those are more concrete reasons, and more likely to be consistent. There are some days I love what I do, and there are some days I would rather be doing just about anything else. I still am able to provide good care, no matter which kind of day it is. I am grateful to work in a field that provides job stability and decent pay - it allows me to function as a single mom and not have to rely so much on the ex, who would love to see me fall flat on my face. I certainly do NOT want to find some doctor to marry because he has money. It's much cheaper to earn your own, believe me. A marriage is something to go into because of love, a career can most certainly be chosen for the money and benefits.
If I'm ever circling the drain I want a nurse with the knowledge and know-how to save me rather than someone who's great at holding my hand and having "compassion". I don't CARE how compassionate they are, if they don't know what the heck they're doing, they've NOT a "great" nurse PERIOD
You're entitled to your opinion just as I'm entitled to mine. I still believe that you don't have to have some higher "calling" to go into nursing...that "compassion" and "caring" simply aren't enough to make a good nurse, let alone a great one. There's nothing wrong with someone making an intelligent choice to become a nurse without some mystical call from on high..that wanting job stability, a good salary, etc are ok reasons to be a nurse as well.
I want a RN that does care, i personally hate the word compassion. It is overused in nursing with all the touchy feely stuff they try to feminize a man with. But i do care. Maybe combat has made me bitter, but so be it
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I want a RN that does care, i personally hate the word compassion. It is overused in nursing with all the touchy feely stuff they try to feminize a man with. But i do care. Maybe combat has made me bitter, but so be it
Just my humble opinion....... you can have both . Nursing is not just a job-----you need to have something that a business administration or engineer does not have. Yes, there has to be some sort of a "calling" or a reason of their own as to why they want to go into this profession. Either way , there is no right and wrong as long as their reason serves their purpose----whatever that is. Yes, compassion and knowledge can nto be separated...not in this profession. Both is necessary, knowledge to take care of the biological issues, and compassion for the patients emotional needs ----emotion is what makes the world colorful, not just black and white, okay?
pitcrew here- if you don't work as a CNA and have taken all the classes, etc, and state test, how long is that certification valid for? If I would move to another state, right now i'm in SC, would I have to retake the entire course and the state test? I am very new to this and am pretty much of an IDIOT as far as knowing what is what! If, perhaps, I moves to VA or WV? My class start in the first week of February. THANKS!
It's not unusual for someone in nursing school to think they hate nursing. Maybe it has something to do with the experience of nursing school itself as opposed to the profession?? Anyway...it does seem to make sense for you to finish the degree, get your RN, then look for a job somewhere else in the health care industry. The degree and the RN status will be assets even if you never practice nursing a day in your life!!
pitcrew here- if you don't work as a CNA and have taken all the classes, etc, and state test, how long is that certification valid for? If I would move to another state, right now i'm in SC, would I have to retake the entire course and the state test? I am very new to this and am pretty much of an IDIOT as far as knowing what is what! If, perhaps, I moves to VA or WV? My class start in the first week of February. THANKS!
It depends how long ago you took the state test. You should check the state your in or going to for clarification. Here in Wisconsin you have to work a total of 8 hrs in 2 yrs to remain current. Also, are you state and federally certified as a CNA or just beginning the classes in Feb? Your post was a bit confusing but it sounds as if your not certified yet. If your not, just make sure the course is for state and federal certification. Hope that helps :wink2:
Well, it is at York technical college. i would assume it is a certified program? they also offer the course through the kershaw county medical center in camden, sc, but it starts in january and i don't have the 425.00 in time for it. is that a standard fee for a CNA course? how are the labs and clinicals completed? i figure you have to go to a med center or LTC facility? I feel too old to do this- don't know- haven't had to study since 1979! I got a BA then- wonder if i have the necessary people skills to work with patients and administration... Would you just go for broke and take the necessary classes and state test? I figure I'm only out 500.00 or so, and the college is about 8 miles away. how hard is it to get job afterwards? at the med center near here there are 9 openings for just CNA's! I'v been attempting to get a job for a year since moving down here to SC from Ohio. I had worked in LTC in the dietary and laundry departments in Ohio. I noticed all the job openings were for CNAs in both Ohio AND SC. i am somehat excited at the prospect of something new at my age, 51 and counting! When you take the clinical part do you get used to the more unsavory aspects of the job? I have had large and small animals for years, so used to BM, etc, but is probably different with human patients....I hear they are now short-staffed on both LTC and hospital wards- true? Are you able to complete all your work before end of shift? everyone, pleas advise! thenks in advance! PIT:typing
I hated nursing school, the mean evil instructors, and all the B.S. Loved working on the med-surg floor and I felt free, away from prying eyes and instructors who want to see you cry and out to eliminate you.
It does get better and you gain confidence, and freedom away from those menacing instructors.
I want a RN that does care, i personally hate the word compassion. It is overused in nursing with all the touchy feely stuff they try to feminize a man with. But i do care. Maybe combat has made me bitter, but so be it
I don't understand how everyone came to the conclusion that the OP would never "care" about a patient for no other reason than she is disenchanted with the nursing profession. I didn't realize that hating nursing made you completely heartless and unworthy of helping people.
Then again, your comment to the Pitcrew asking a simple question that was posted on the wrong thread certainly validates that stance, no?
I just read your thread. I'm sorry that you hate nursing and all things nursing. But since you have gained all this knowledge maybe there is another avenue you can take. Maybe you can teach or work in the pharmaceutical industry or work for an organization like American Cancer Society, National Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. or Red Cross. I hope you don't give up on your nursing "career". There is so much out there that you can do with this kind of degree. Good luck to you.
Well it's different when you start working. As nursing students the 'love' you mention is temporary - we always have our safety net nursing instructor and responsibility for what, one patient? I'd say stick it out, not all of us a Polly Happy ***** Pants daily lol. Another suggestion is find others who think like you, because only they can understand you - I doubt you'll get alot of sympathy here because many people believe that nursing is a calling. With the economy as it is, it's less of a inner calling and more of your wallet calling lol - so stick it out :) You'll be great :dancgrp::dancgrp::dancgrp:
Deftonez188!! I love the dancing group!! Nursing is nolonger a calling but remains a noble profession.
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Nursing is nolonger a calling but remains a noble profession.
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if i'm ever circling the drain i want a nurse with the knowledge and know-how to save me rather than someone who's great at holding my hand and having "compassion". i don't care how compassionate they are, if they don't know what the heck they're doing, they've not a "great" nurse period
you're entitled to your opinion just as i'm entitled to mine. i still believe that you don't have to have some higher "calling" to go into nursing...that "compassion" and "caring" simply aren't enough to make a good nurse, let alone a great one. there's nothing wrong with someone making an intelligent choice to become a nurse without some mystical call from on high..that wanting job stability, a good salary, etc are ok reasons to be a nurse as well.