I hate nursing

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I may get yelled at or get the usual "find another profession" comments. But I have to say it.. are there any LPN's who love their job? I have been a LPN for 12 yrs and i have hated every moment of it. I noticed that Im subjected to nursing homes, abuse clinics peds and home health. I moved from up north only to relocated to florida and get paid far less for a job that is worse. Never wanted to be a nurse it was a family trait. All the women in my family are nurses. I have no life no husband no kids and i spend almost every day at a place i hate. I have been working on my RN and at this point I dont feel like its worth it. I have tried hospitals and I have tried other avenues. I left the profession only to return and realize you can leave the job but you will NEVER stop being a nurse. So Im not sure what to do is my RN worth it or will I be just as miserable? I was never a smoker I find my self smoking and unable to sleep. I cry before work every day and get a upset stomach before my shift. and this is at every nursing job i held. Im sorry if this sounds negative or sad or just complaining. i know the senior nurses are gonna read me my rights. But I need to know if anyone feels the same way?

Additional info: I was recently attacked by a patients husband during a home healthcare assignment. I have anxiety PTSD and really just dont like or trust people any more nursing has been nothing but sad experiences for me. My friends and family im sure are tired of my complaints and most people say " just leave" they will never understand....you dont just leave nursing its in you.

If there were no barriers ... what would you like to be doing??? If you don't like what you're doing, how bout starting to research a profession you would like and start with baby steps to get there? There are wonderful resources in many community job centers, testing, etc. If you could set your sights on a new career, working as an LPN for a couple more years would only be temporary.

I am an RN and will be 60 soon. I have never liked being a nurse!! But it's mainly because my values do not align with western medicine and the "prescribe drugs for every symptom" mentality. I have recently obtained a certification in Health and Wellness Coaching and LOVE IT. (Wellcoaches | School of Health & Wellness Coaching). With your medical background you could work as a telephonic health coach (if you think you might like that).

Also, working on making your life more fulfilling outside of work might help. I am sort of where you are with not having a lot in my personal life to fulfill me (I'm divorce, kids are grown, moved to a new city where I don't have friends yet), but it is my responsibility to enrich the outside of my work life with hobbies, activities, meetups, whatever.

When I think of my job in that framework (it's just a job and a paycheck) it helps.

DO NOT WAIT until you are my age to realize that you've been doing something your whole life that you've hated. Becoming an RN will NOT change anything, but only will make you feel like you're even MORE STUCK.

Get out as soon as you can. Life is worth it.

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Why don't you change to a different speciality you might like it better than the one you are doing now.

I have to laugh, if you were in jail or a mental institution you would have been released by now. Keep well.

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Excellent advice, dream'n. My post was very similar. DO NOT WAIT. You are still young and CAN create a new path for yourself! Get out now.

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There is so much more you can do with your RN license, than with your LPN...maybe just get away from patient care. I suffer from PTSD as a result of my experiences in nursing. A lot of times I hate that I love nursing...I hate that it's the only thing that makes me feel important. Hang in there❤️

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I think there are too many avenues to just hate all aspects of nursing. I have a list of things I hate about nursing. I hate working 12 hours without a lunch break. I hate being on-call 24/7. I hate poor staffing. I hate when management wants night shifters to wake up at noon for a staff meeting. I hate watching small children suffer with cancer. Fortunately, I love taking care of patients and there are so many nursing jobs that let me avoid all the things I hate. I knew a nurse once that hated talking to his patients about non-medical stuff all day but loved working with his patients-perfect for the OR or working in more of an office setting. I think there is something you have to love about nursing... go after a different job. CNA instructor?

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Don't underestimate the value of your experience. When you have handled the skill and responsibility of nursing you are very competent to do something else, either for a change or for a new direction. It took me about 30 years to end up in an office cubicle doing nurse case management, but this is a good fit for me and I'm grateful to have found work that lets me help people in a different way. There are many ways to apply your abilities, good luck.

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There is no need peope to respond so cruely.Don't worry. You are not alone. I feel some what the same way. BSN was a second degree for me. I was very passionate to become a nurse. ONCE I was in the real life of nursing I began , hate it. I had to pray for God to give me the patience and tenth to continue. I stopped working for 3 yrs after I quit hospital nursing. It took me 3 yrs to go back to a job I miracously enjoyed....but unfortunately I was let go...and am back to square one. my next step is to go to a career counselor and see if that helps. Is it possible for you to look into that too? I wish you the bet. Hang in there.

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I used to hate it, too. I found once I specialized and got myself out of a toxic environment it seriously improved. Bounce around til you find colleagues you trust, experiment with different areas, and fake it til you make it. I used to walk in the doors I hated with a smile across my face. I think going in grumpy and downtrodden will make your days worse until you actually find a way to make em better.

Good luck, good luck! I agree it's hard to just leave for a random entry level position when you've already trained for this one. There's TONS you can do. Community nursing, public health and teaching, emerg. Don't like people so much anymore? Scrub into the OR! See & help with some seriously cool stuff.

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You asked for a valid answer...

I LOVE my nursing job. I do home health care and it is rewarding and financially sound. I had wanted to be a nurse from childhood. It took me decades to become an LPN at the age of 47. I'm now working on my RN.

You obviously went into nursing for the wrong reason. However, if patient care isn't your thing, there are many other positions available to you. Try working in the office of a home health company. They need clinicians to schedule visits, order supplies and answer patients calls. Try insurance companies, they use nurses for a variety of reasons. Get your RN and and even more opportunities open up.

But please, leave direct patient care. It's obviously not for you. Good Luck!!!

NO no nooooo I wish I had an opportunity for MORE patient care! Like I stated before I do LTC I have no time for bedside care and time to show empathy were it is very much needed! I'm burned out 60 patients 30 patients THIS IS WHAT I MEAN

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There is so much more you can do with your RN license, than with your LPN...maybe just get away from patient care. I suffer from PTSD as a result of my experiences in nursing. A lot of times I hate that I love nursing...I hate that it's the only thing that makes me feel important. Hang in there❤️

Sending you hugs thank you I agree!

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I've been a nurse for 31 years. I still work, but for lots of reasons I only work part time. My friend has a housekeeping business, and I've been helping her on a regular basis. Honestly, at this point I like cleaning more than nursing. I get loads of satisfaction and lots of exercise. I'll never regret being a nurse, but there are other jobs out there where you might be happier. Don't be afraid to try something completely different, you may be surprised. Good luck!

I feel the same! I'm a makeup artist costume maker and I am very creative !!! Thank u for your advice so much

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I am hoping you can take the skills you have acquired in becoming an LPN and either find work that encompasses the best of those skills, but maybe in a different way (just for example, if you like greeting patients, explaining things to them, keeping them safe and passing Meds, you could take those skills and become a flight attendant - all the major airlines are hiring and you get insurance benefits from day one on the three big legacy airlines - and they LOVE hiring nurses), or you could work as a case manager at an insurance company... The possibilities are endless!

As an RN I have done the following: ER, every type of critical care, PACU manager, revenue specialist for a major hospital, hospital case manager, onsite case manager for an insurance company (field based - loved it, got to use my knowledge and work independently) payor specialist (negotiating pay with insurance companies), clinical documentation specialist. There are many options where you can use your knowledge to carve out your niche.

I agree with all the posters who suggested getting help for the attack which caused PTSD, and also those who suggested finding your bliss.

I will wrap up by saying I don't love what I am doing now, but it has enough to make it okay. I sort of had to talk myself into looking at the positives while also preparing for my future... And my next act, which will be doing something I love.

God bless and all the best.

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