Members are discussing the stress levels and compensation in various nursing specialties. Some members mention that nursing is a practical means to earn a living, while others share their experiences in different nursing roles such as hospice nursing, med/surg, and occupational health nursing. There is also mention of the importance of clinical experience, finding one's niche in nursing, and managing stress through coping mechanisms and self-care.
This is my first post here so bear with me. I am a current RN student and while my main focus right now is finishing the program I am nevertheless interested in finding out more about different specialties from nurses who have been there.
I have yet to decide on a nursing specialty for sure. To be honest money is a big motivator for me..but a post I read from forum member THE COMMUTER really struck me as exaclty how I feel. It stated id rather love my personal life and tolerate my job than tolerate my life and love my job. By this I mean im never going to enjoy work, I mostly enjoy traveling, exploring , cars..etc..(hence money motivated).
So begs the question...what nursing specialty out of the seemingly hundreds...would be very low stress on a daily basis and very good pay ( even if masters level as I have considered the NP route after RN school).
Any suggestions? ( I know im kinda asking for the best of both worlds here but im looking for things closest to what I seek). Thanks in advance everyone.
Hi ! I am probably late but I know what you mean , you only live once and you seem to know exactly what you want , I think you will find , part time Ambulatory clinics with no weekends no holidays a viable option , to supplement your income you can opt to pick up extra per diem shifts through an agency , this is key because there is no minimum commitment with an agency, and many facilities who mostly rely on agencies are so short staffed you are in a position to bargain , instead of 8 hour shift offer 4 hours and ask for a little more pay , esp if there's a call out. As an agency nurse you can not be mandated in most states.
I think this option is ideal, that way your bread and butter is easy but your bonus money is only if you want to.
for thr clinics your best bet for best pay is one that is part of a hospital system, and try to not go to the ones in large cities because your patient population may be a little rough around the edges :)
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I know this is an Old post, but just reading it, Isn't this the American Dream. High salary and low stress job!