Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

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I have only been a nurse for 8 yrs. I have worked in hospitals, ER, medsurg,nursing homes, currently doing home health, and my experiences are that nursing is very stressful and no matter where you work, one will eventually get burnout. Are most nurses experiencing this or is it just me. Don't get me wrong, I love nursing and want to do nothing else...but I feel so much demands,responsibility are places on nurses and we are overworked no matter where we go

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One of my friends got a job as a new grad that probably was not very stressful. Neither did it pay very well. She worked in a clinic and gave testosterone and HCG shots to people. She is now working with me at a stressful but more fulfilling bedside nursing job.

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Ihave only been a nurse for 8 yrs. I have worked in hospitals, ER, medsurg,nursing homes, currently doing home health, and my experiences are that nursingis very stressful and no matter where you work, one will eventually get burnout. Are most nurses experiencing this or is it just me. Don't get me wrong, Ilove nursing and wantsto do nothing else...but I feel so much demands,responsibility are places on nurses and we are overworked no matter where we go

9-5 away from the bedside

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I know a nurse who reviews cases for an insurance company and makes determinations/recommendations pertaining to coverage. I know another who is a case manager at an LTC facility. I would imagine that both of those jobs have their own stresses, but it's of a different sort.

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I work postpartum/nursery and its a but stressful but being in mainly an area that is not focused on sick people and people with chronic conditions, it's a lot less stressful.

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Specializes in Medical Surgical.

Community health clinic. IMO

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I know a nurse who works from home for a company that processes workers compensation claims. I know another nurse who works from home for a major insurance company similar to Liberty Mutual or Aetna.

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I honestly think all jobs have some form a stress, some more than others. I was stressed working at McDonald's and it was the most unimportant job ever but for some reason people act like it's the end of the world of there is a pickle on their cheeseburger! Good luck!

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I got into case management thinking it would be less stressful...currently coordinating care working for insurance company from home. It is very stressful, long term care is just stressful no matter where you are. And since Medicaid is involved I am always stressed that I will do something wrong or not be compliant on something. Nursing is just stressful no matter what job you are doing! I don't know how people are able to be a nurse their whole life.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Stress is subjective. The exact same situation can be perceived very differently by each practitioner. For instance, a hard core ED junkie would probably be extremely stressed out in an "all paperwork" job. Someone who thrives on structure and order would wither on the vine in a typical ICU setting. etc.

It's probably best to engage in some self-reflection and clarify exactly what types of things stress you out - and use this as a guide to find the right work setting. There are many different types of personality assessment tools that may help you get started. I have found that "Discover Your Strengths" is a good one Now, Discover Your Strengths: Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton: 9780743201148: Amazon.com: Books The book contains a link that to the online assessment tool.

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Specializes in Med Surg.
e...but I feel so much

Stop feeling so much.

That isn't as snarky as it sounds. I notice that some of my more fatigued coworkers' dissatisfaction comes from their own emotions overwhelming them in situations other nurses handle then move on.

Yes, it is a difficult and challenging job, (That's why we get the big money :yawn:) so understand this, do the best you can, and take great satisfaction in that. Perseverating over how difficult the job is will not make it any better.

In the end, if you cannot do this and just hate every nursing job you have, go do something else. I started hating my job in my previous career so I changed. Others in my old job are doing great.

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Specializes in Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP.

I teach aside from being an NP and sometimes bedside. Teaching is the most little to no stress job I have ever had. The only stress I feel is towards the end of the quarter when grades am need to be turned it.

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