NewGradRN114 28 Posts Aug 29, 2016 I'm going to have to say no. I thought there was a nursing shortage when I first started nursing school four years ago but now that I have graduated and cannot find a job I realize there is no shortage. Or there is one and the government just doesn't want to spend the money to provide proper staffing. I still love being a nurse though and I like working with patients but it's a little discouraging to not be able to find a job. 0 Likes
Orion81RN Has 7 years experience. 962 Posts Aug 31, 2016 After each shift I would have a different answer to this question. Some days I'm at my limit and say out loud to my coworkers, "I'm DONE."Other days I can't imagine doing anything else. 0 Likes
peabozzle 38 Posts Sep 3, 2016 depends on the day....I really do like my job & I am good at it. It provides me with financial stability & independence. I didn't become a nurse until my early 30's. I am 15 years in & am exhausted. Its physically, emotionally, & mentally exhausting. I am a Team Leader & am responsible for about 30 people & my director has checked out. Nursing was never my "dream". I wanted a job I could do anywhere so I never had to depend on anyone. Ultimately, I guess I wish I had started earlier & gone a little farther....maybe an NP. Or, maybe I should have followed that instinct in 1st year nursing school to change my major to pharmacy..... 0 Likes
dawniepoo 223 Posts Sep 3, 2016 No. Bad choice on my part, although I love the idea of nursing and I love the science. In today's healthcare state, it's a miserable profession. I know I would have felt different 30 years ago. 0 Likes
SunnyPupRN Specializes in Psych. 3 Articles; 289 Posts Nov 14, 2016 No. Or maybe if I had gone to a better school, one that I felt prepared me better for the real job. 0 Likes
Shortnurse1283 1 Post Jul 12, 2017 Not sure, to be honest. I love the patients most of the time, but sooo many things keep you from being the nurse you want to be that it can be so disappointing. And more just gets piled on... I keep hoping I just haven't found "my place" in the nursing world yet. Edited Jul 12, 2017 by Shortnurse1283 Error 0 Likes
