For as long as I can remember I wanted to become a nurse. I apply for the nursing program this Spring. For the past 4 years, I have heard awful stories about working in hospitals and known of a lot of nurses who have quit. I want to help others but the medical world isn't the same as it used to be. I feel like the focus has been shifted off the patients wellbeing and become all about the hospitals making money.
Im worried that it might kill my soul to work in an environment where I cant give of myself to a patient like I want to because I am so overworked and controlled by hospital policies that only benefit the rich.
I want to know if any nurses out there feel this way or have struggled working at hospitals. OR if youve found something different.
Thank you
Jen