Oh well:-/

you are in a spot that many of us have been contemplating for a bit. So what happened that you came to that decision? are you going to do a diifferent field- go back to school in a different area? I ask this because believe me it has gone thru my head many times. but I know my consequences of not working might be different than yours.

what field do youy want to try next?

Oh , and I'm sorry it had to come to this for you, but I understand(well maybe)

as with the above poster, i support your decision but you have left a lot of questions. in addition to the above posters questions: in five years did you work in various areas and for various facilities or did you remain with the same facility and/or the same department?

with five years of work experience i think you can reinvent yourself as a nurse assuming you are not living in an area that requires 1-2 years of a particular experience that you may not have at this time. for instance, you can become a full-time clincial instructor in some areas... you can also work in insurance.... leave the hospital (if you have not already) and work outpatient rather then start all over in your career. gl!

Prior to becoming a nurse, I worked in the business field for 13 years. During that time, I was respected as a human being and productive member of society. I can honestly say that I have never felt that way as a nurse. I seriously contemplate leaving the profession, especially since I feel I have run out of 'I care'.

I quit after five years in nursing AND no other job instore GRHHH..Please tell me someone else did this and became happy and succesfull in another field:-)

Just keep your license current. Yeah, for life....you never know.

Never mind, as soon as I posted my question, I realized the answer.

prior to becoming a nurse, i worked in the business field for 13 years. during that time, i was respected as a human being and productive member of society. i can honestly say that i have never felt that way as a nurse. i seriously contemplate leaving the profession, especially since i feel i have run out of 'i care'.

i understand where you are coming from being a second career person myself. in fact, this is the very reason why i do not encourage people who have lived lives as a business person, it person, engineer, or any field where he/she was respected as an individual and contributed greatly to team projects due to being smart. in fact, any occupation where people are treated like he/she has half a brain will have trouble transitioning to nursing.

since you are already a nurse and have 13 years in business is there a way for you to merge your experiences? just a thought. again, i do not blame you for contemplating something else.

What made you quit in the first place? And another question I'm curious about: how could you afford to quit?

Just really really had enough!

Just really really had enough!

As good an answer as any!

At least you put yourself first - very, very important.

Camp nursing for the summer. Check out the Girl Scouts website. You will be loved and appreciated every single day. :)