I am a Med Tech and Dislike it, Will I Dislike Nursing?

[bth1010]

Hello, I am currently a medication technician at a senior living facility. I have been working the job for about a month and really dislike it. I dread going into work everyday and leave work each day feeling exhausted. Since I feel this way about this job, will I most likely feel the same way about being a nurse or anything else in healthcare? I am a non-traditional student in the middle of a career change. I have been accepted into RN programs, but am unsure if it is the best route for me, based on my experience as a med tech and some other apprehensions I have. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

bth1010 said:

Hello, I am currently a medication technician at a senior living facility. I have been working the job for about a month and really dislike it. I dread going into work everyday and leave work each day feeling exhausted. Since I feel this way about this job, will I most likely feel the same way about being a nurse or anything else in healthcare? I am a non-traditional student in the middle of a career change. I have been accepted into RN programs, but am unsure if it is the best route for me, based on my experience as a med tech and some other apprehensions I have. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

It's hard to say.

It's common to have doubts when making a career change. While your experience as a medication technician may provide some insight into what it's like to work in healthcare, it doesn't necessarily mean that you will feel the same way about being a nurse.

There is so much more to the role than passing medications, such as assessing and using clinical judgment and making therapeutic connections with your patients.

To better understand whether or not becoming a nurse is the right path for you, it may be helpful to explore the field further. This could include researching the available nursing positions, talking to nurses and other healthcare professionals about their experiences, and perhaps even shadowing a nurse for a day to see what the job entails.

It's also important to reflect on what it is about your current job that you don't enjoy. Is it the workload, the environment, the specific tasks you're responsible for, or something else entirely? Identifying these factors can help you determine if nursing is the right fit for you or if another career might be a better match.

Ask your family or someone close to you for their feedback, as they know you well and can give you some perspective. Good luck with your decision.