If you left nursing?

James Huffman · Apr 2, 2002

If you are not doing what you want to do, what is stopping you from doing it?

A word of gentle encouragement, folks: it's not too late to get what you want out of life.

And sometimes, the grass really is not greener on the other side. It took a business failure to make me realize that nursing really is what I love and enjoy. I would hope that -- when push came to shove -- that many of you would realize that you really, deep down, would be a nurse again.

But, if not ... then please, start moving toward whatever it is you really want. Life is too short to spend it doing something you don't like.

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mattsmom81 · Apr 2, 2002

LOVE the coffeehouse idea and may just do that when I retire!:)

Furball · Apr 2, 2002

My chemistry Prof tried his darndest to sway me away from nursing and major in chemistry instead. Maybe I'll listen to him now, 5 years later.....but maybe not.

harleyrnac · Apr 2, 2002

I really like the coffeehouse idea. Actually, my family talked about opening a Christian coffeehouse. I'd like to run an open mic night at a place like that. I'd do poetry readings, too, and maybe get some of my poems published. But I'd probably never give up nursing altogether.

huckfinn · Apr 2, 2002

I would become a professional pinball player and machine designer.

Since there is no school to prepare me for this, and there really isn't a societal need for professional players, I guess I'll stick with nursing.

live4today, RN · Apr 2, 2002

Originally posted by hoolahan
A Librarian. NO I am not prepared, I need an MLS, and I can't afford it, and no hospital will pay tuition for a non-nsg degree. And yes, to be surrounded by books, I think I would love it.

Hi hoolihan! :)

You know, I was just talking about becoming a Librarian last evening with my husband because I love the smell of books, the quiet of a library, helping little ones learn to enjoy the art of reading, making books come alive for children.... :)

It's not the first time I've had thoughts of becoming a Librarian. When I was a small child, I often thought if I couldn't be a doctor, I would be a Librarian because I practically lived in them from age 7 on up. I can't seem to pull myself out of a bookstore or library once I go inside of one. Hmmmmm...perhaps a true calling for me, maybe... I mean, I've already been on a medical sabbatical from nursing for five years already, so maybe now I can realize that dream??? :)

Often times, one's best friend(s) are those they meet between the binders of a good book!

Stargazer · Apr 2, 2002

Since I'm already a nurse working in the travel industry, it wouldn't be much of an effort to "step sideways" and take a non-nursing role in the field. And yes, I believe my experiences would qualify me for many different positions.

Fantasy? I'd love to be a professional student--but I'd need to be independently wealthy for that!

Truth is, no one job, however varied the settings and duties, has ever fulfilled ALL my creative and intellectual needs--but I figure that's what hobbies are for.

And Mary--make mine a nonfat vanilla latte. And a biscotti. :)

takeapaws · Apr 2, 2002

I would open up a craft store selling counted cross stitch and eventually expanding to quilting.

LTC-LPN · Apr 2, 2002

....so here goes. I love being a part time LPN in LTC. But if I HAD to change and do something else, I would choose to be an Associate In Ministry. I right now do a lot of volunter work with my church and this field interests me. I would still get to take care of the geriatric population, but in a spiritual way! Don't get me wrong, I do like caring for my elderly residents very much. My kids always say, "Mom, old people are your life". At this point, I am not ready to change. I am happy.

Jane Ann

P.S. Mary Dover, Please make some plain (not that fancy flavored) coffee with cream for this nurse when I pull up a seat at your coffee house. And keep it coming....an endless cup for me!

And OBNURSEHEATHER, I will have a slice of whatever you just took out of the oven! For any fresh baked goods, I am not fussy!

For harleyrnac, I would enjoy your poetry readings because there is nothing better than that with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake! Heaven on earth....

cheerfuldoer and hoolihan, I will come to your libraries and have you help me because I know that you will try your hardest to meet my reading needs. I love the library and think highly of librarians for many reasons....

RNforLongTime · Apr 2, 2002

If I left Nursing? Hmm, let's see. Since I love children, especially toddlers and preschoolers, I would probably open and run a day care center. I have two nieces, ages 19 months and 3 years. They are a lot of fun! I love to color with them and play Barbies and fingerpaint and makes things with playdough!

But seriously, I don't see myself ever leaving the nursing profession. It's the only thing that I ever wanted to do with my life and there is soo much that you can do with a nurses license. I can work with children, adults, babies, etc. The pay isn't bad either, although it could be better. There are things about my profession that I am not proud of (such as nurses "eating their young") but I refuse to be a part of that! I've said this before and I'll say it again. Imagine what could be accomplished if all nurses stuck together and demanded changes! It would be incredible.

kelrn · Apr 2, 2002

I would be a full time housewife and mother. Hey, I already do that. Of course, I would be dirt poor, but we could just live on love, my husband would really enjoy that!

joyrochelle · Apr 3, 2002

i would be a pilates instructor or go back to teaching dance....i would dedicate more time to making recycling more accessible and user friendly for local communities and HOSPITALS...i would buy a potter's wheel and make pots and plates and sushi dishes....plant more trees.....walk dogs at the pound.....

geez...i guess i could do many of these things while an RN...but bear with me ya'll....i am still wading through the terminal trenches of school here.

wait until i get a DEFINITE schedule...then i will be ALL OVER this town!

(puppies prancing, twigs snappin', styrofoam degenerating, powerhouse initiated!!! what a spectacle!):roll :chuckle :roll

i can't wait!