Hello all. I am a newish nurse. I was a LVN for 2.5 years and RN for 3 months now. I've only worked in direct patient care in clinics and currently work in the OR as a circulator. I have yet to find my passion though. I enjoy talking to people/ patients, educating and giving advises and recommendations. I love the anatomy and physiology part of nursing but not so much the patient care part. I recently interviewed with an ortho surgeon who works attorneys and the patients who have been injured. He is in court a lot and testifies on what type of injury and surgeries were performed. The position would mainly be back office stuff. Getting documents ready, obtaining patient's statements and information and setting court dates. This would be completely different than what I have done as a nurse. Has anyone heard of this type of nursing role? Any insight?
I think with your realistic mindset you have a better chance at a long, satisfying career than your "passionate" cohorts with their inspirational stories. Most of us don't subscribe to the idea that nursing is a "calling".
That's just a lot of hype to rope us into poor working conditions and low pay and we're supposed to be all dewy-eyed while we're doing it.
Keep in touch with your passionate friends. You'll be amazed how many run away screaming.
Agreed! My passion is having a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and clothing on my back. Keeps me coming to work day after day.
BrisketRN, BSN, RN
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Agreed! My passion is having a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and clothing on my back. Keeps me coming to work day after day.