I think Nursing is not for me :( :( :(

kitkats4breakfs · Apr 27, 2015

Did not read your post in its entirety. I just wanted to say that I knew nursing "wasn't for me" my first semester. However my grades were really good, many of my professors liked me and I had classmates encouraging me to continue on. I stuck it, out graduated in December. 2 Months later - passed NCLEX, 1 month after that - found a job in a nursing home.

The first week was tough. However in my second week, things went smoother. I couldn't believe that I enjoyed my job so much, that I would not mind being there on my off days. Being a nurse is a magical experience. good luck, it's worth it.

TexMex22 · Apr 27, 2015

I already have a BS in Biology and was hoping to do post-grad and maybe PhD and become a professor or a researcher or both, but then I decided to study Nursing, and now when I'm almost there, I feel that it's not what I want to spend my life doing. Thank you for reading. Thanks beforehand for any help or suggestions. :)

The point of your post is what?

If you've decided, great. Move on. Go get your PhD. Teach, research, whatever.

If you want to be talked into nursing, forget it.

RonaldLS · Apr 28, 2015

Out of curiosity, did you know that there are research teams that require Nurses?

You may want to look into this forum about the pros and cons of being a Nurse Researcher:

https://allnurses.com/research-nursing/what-do-you-541229.html

brandy1017, ASN, RN · Apr 28, 2015

I suggest you finish nursing, get a job and go back to school for an NP. You will work parallel to a Dr and in some states may work as an independent. That is a job that uses your brain, not your body. Might as well finish nursing and go all the way to become an NP!

I'm sure there are more job opportunities for this than there are for a professor of biology! Tenured professor jobs are going the way of the dinosaur and instead are being replaced by adjuncts that are paid by the class, ie less than minimum wage and lucky to get any benefits such as health insurance! It is sad for all the professors as well as all the students who are grossly overpaying for a substandard education! There is no excuse for the high cost of college when they don't even pay most of their professors a living wage!

The other option would be to get a teaching degree. The truth is there are more K-12 school teaching jobs than professor jobs and while it may not be the best paying, it would at least be a living wage and there are usually good benefits and health insurance! I'm surprised more adjunct professors don't transition and become high school teachers so they can at least get paid a fair living! A person can't live on an adjunct professor's pay! I read that systematically 75% of professors are adjunct now and only a very few are tenured. This has been a complete reversal from years past. Some colleges are unionized and those at least offer health insurance, but haven't been strong enough to change this trend!

Ooji · Apr 28, 2015

Thank you brandy1017 for the info. I did not know that. And yes, a nurse practitioner is a very possible next step for me. Again thanks for sharing your valuable opinion and facts. :)

Ooji · Apr 28, 2015

Thank you for sharing the link RonaldLS, I'm really so interested in research, mainly health and health care related advanced research.

CamillusRN, BSN · Apr 29, 2015

I echo what the PP's have said - just because you have a knack for research but don't enjoy bedside care doesn't necessarily mean you're not cut out for nursing. Nursing research is a very viable option, and going straight for your PhD could be a very good idea. Best of luck to you as you find your niche!

Ooji · Apr 29, 2015

Thank you Camillus

Badriah.KSA · May 7, 2015

Hi, i need advice, please, or suggestions or just an ear to 'listen' maybe. I'm so lost. I finish in 5 more courses (mainly clinical placements) but with my 2nd placement , I've realised that I made a decision based on my emotional and psychological side of my personality when I decided to study Nursing( for example, I only considered my love for helping others, my compassion, and how I naturally care about helping and giving). Yet, I didn't really think of my own personal satisfaction in terms of career development and big achievements. I did not consider whether or not nursing is what I want to spend my life doing to feel satisfied with my education level and intellectualism level. It turned out I want something that challenges me harder. I love books and research and experimenting with new theories to validate new hypotheses...etc and this type of work that requires more intellectual skills than hands on skills. My GPA is really high, but then everyone talks about how grades mean nothing in real nursing practice. Well for sure grades do not make you a good or a bad nurse after all, which is very true. I believe Nursing is great and is the backbone of the health care system. Nurses deserve even much better than what they get. However, I'm not so much into this anymore. I already have a BS in Biology and was hoping to do post-grad and maybe PhD and become a professor or a researcher or both, but then I decided to study Nursing, and now when I'm almost there, I feel that it's not what I want to spend my life doing. Thank you for reading. Thanks beforehand for any help or suggestions. :)

Hi, i choose nursing cus i want to be a nurse .

and from my studying we learn that there are alot of characteristics for nursing . so after i red what u wrote, let me say u born as a nurse u have all the characteristics and i believed that if u continue as nurse u will be amazing .. I wish you success

Ooji · May 7, 2015

Hi, i choose nursing cus i want to be a nurse .
and from my studying we learn that there are alot of characteristics for nursing . so after i red what u wrote, let me say u born as a nurse u have all the characteristics and i believed that if u continue as nurse u will be amazing .. I wish you success

Thank you so much. This is really nice of you to say. :)

Badriah.KSA · May 9, 2015

your welcome :)

FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN · May 23, 2015

Like you, I am both an intellectual and a caring person. I think there is a place for us in nursing.

Nursing is a broad field. You could do nursing research. You could get your doctorate in nursing. You could become a nurse practitioner in the area that interests you the most.

I considered PA school instead of nursing for a little while, because it seemed a little more science-y, and I loved my science prereqs so much. I decided on nurse to nurse practitioner instead at least partly because an np has a little more autonomy. I have run my own business for over 10 years and I am used to a lot of autonomy.

If I was younger, I might be applying to med school Instead. I feel that at my age (39) it isn't worth the time and commitment. When I was younger, I was much more interested in raising a family than pursuing a career.

You have more than a few options. I know you Will make the right decision for yourself.