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Yes, you are all over the place! And you have done the right thing. Find what makes you happy and go on your own path. The medical system and nursing as well is in such a different direction than years ago. ( I am an old retired nurse). It is sad to see so much talent and dedication walk out the door of nursing. But your health and the needs of your family are most important. So the choices you make now are right for you , your family and considering the current everchanging job landscape. My personal feeling is that if all the levels of nursing (LPN through the Doctorate level) do not speak with one voice firmly , the work conditions will remain short of staff etc. The focus should remain on patient safety , and nurses all need to speak with one voice to improve conditions. Failing improvements ,it is up each individual to decide whether continuing in nursing is what is best for them...

Hi Kali Rn, I have both an RN and Esthetics license. You need to check also with your Board of Cosmetology in your State to see if you are covered. You may be covered in a Medical Office with your Nursing license, but if you practice in a Spa setting or decide to open your own office, you may also need to meet the standards for the state Esthetics requirements. Since you are already enrolled in the Esthetics course, my suggestion would be to consider obtaining the license. Like nursing, you can request to obtain a license by endorsement in another State if you decide to move. Best wishes with your Esthetics career!

I just retired a few years ago after 25 years as a nurse. Excellent suggestions and support in all the posts above. I would like to add that in addition to making nursing your passion ( it already is for you as you are in your first year journey) you need to find your personality outside of nursing. What are you passionate about? Travel, music, dance, writing, sports etc. You need to book time into your schedule for you. If working 3-11 pm and returning the next day for 7-3 pm, your only zen moment may be listening to a new music cd on your way to work. My passions were music, dance, horseback riding, and grooming an Old English Sheepdog daily. You need a small space to recharge daily especially in the first few years of practice. You are working hard and also learning new things every day at work. Most likely you are doing lots of nursing research and study still at home. Give yourself the gift of time and patience to grow in your nursing practice. Soon you will have a rewarding nursing practice that will fuel ($$$$$) your outside interests. If you find in a few years that nursing is not the best fit for you, change to another field you feel is better suited for you. Best wishes !

First. you need to look into your State Boards for Nursing and Cosmetology. In many States to practice as an aesthetician, you need to go to an approved Cosmetology school for a separate aesthetician license. So, do not assume your Nursing license will cover you. That said, if this is the regulation in your State , you can often obtain your Aesthetics license in about one year full time. Try to visit different types of aesthetic clinics and spas in your area to see what types of service offer. This can help you decide if you would like to go in a medical clinic or beauty clinic direction or a blend of both. You can of course also do this online, and contrast different spas and clinics throughout the nation, in addition to your local area to get a feel of what nurse aestheticians offer and what the service menu prices are. Best wishes with your career goals!

Dear MA Nurse, I will defer to the above discussions about coping with the stress while at work. I am retired after 30 years in nursing. I would like to address another issue... What are you doing outside of work to nurture yourself? When in a high intensity field we need to take time for activities and interests that allow us to care for ourselves. I took walks by the ocean on days I could not manage driving to dance classes. I formulated a list of interests and activities for myself as a person, when my nursing cap was off and I was not on duty. Take yourself to lunch, take a walk , celebrate the hard work you do when it feels like no one appreciates you. Take your friends with you, no nursing talk. If we allow, nursing can consume us. Especially in these days of business first...... Please know that your work and all of the nurses who visit this forum is appreciated and honored by those of us who have been there. And also the many patients you have helped along the way and have praised your work to family ,friends and employer...

Hi Stephanie, To be on the safe side, check directly with your state's Board of Cosmetology to clarify if you are exempt. State Boards vary and if you had a salon it would be inspected by Cosmetology board of your state. Years ago , I had to get an Aesthetic license in order to train in Medical Aesthetics. My RN license did not cover this role at that time. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Thanks so much for the info. I looked at the course and it is just what I am looking for! Very appreciated!

I am looking for online courses that offer for nursing Ceus, in Ayurveda nursing, health, nutrition etc. Does anyone know of a resource online? Appreciate any assistance with this as I am very interested in the topic.

Unless your goal is advanced practice, office nursing is very difficult to find for an RN. I spent the majority of my career in office nursing, and it is a wonderful experience. They can bill insurance for NP's but not RNs. You may want to rethink the options, to work in a hospital setting for example in pediatrics could lead to a school nursing opportunity if the field is of interest to you. It gives a Mom friendly schedule that many of my nursing friends enjoyed...

Well from this old nurse's point of view, it costs the administration more with constant turnover rates,than if they hired us crusty old bats....

The point is, no one should put up with her. If they stay and put up with it, that is their issue. You need to really ask yourself, why put in all this worry if you can not change the situation. Move on and cut loose, or your revolving thoughts about this dysfunctional environment will hold you back in your next job. A new job should be an exciting new adventure, and you need to leave these staff members and manager behind. It will go on until infinity and you need to decide if you really want to leave and start a new position with a positive focus... put your family and career first, depart to a healthier environment..

I am in a fog with your story. If the manager is easy to deal with, remind him of your request and take the time off. The issue is a management problem, allowing this individual to run things even with her "expert knowledge" of the doctors office/insurance issues. First clue to management is nurses leaving in a hurry and never returning.If management continues to be in denial they will lose you and many of the other nurses. You need to keep the shadow appt and depart this dysfunctional office with style and grace to the new job without guilt. And since this co worker with an inflated sense of self loves work so much and refers to your office as the "floor", all your team at high noon should arrive to her desk each with an empty bed pan place it on her desk and state,its all yours and walk out in unison. Let the manager know in advance the co worker with the dysfunctional controlling nature may need some time off that same afternoon. Good luck,hope the new job is heaven for you!

Yes, consider a NP with a concentration in Child/Adolescent psych. Then join an emergency services team. Outpatient is a challenge, but rewarding. Many areas would welcome the Child/Adolescent psych NP specialist. As to the current workplace, depart as soon as possible. Its a danger zone ready to activate. You or your team could get physically assaulted and seriously hurt, the patients are most likely they are not safe and protected (low staffing) and that energy may boil over. Proud of the work you are doing, and best wishes to you that you find an environment that will appreciate you.

Congratulations and best wishes with the new job!

Take a look at exercise dvds, there are so many available and they can keep you in shape until you have time to run again. I use many dvds by Gilad (Bodies in Motion with Gilad). His Express workout dvd gives you many options as the segments are about 10 minutes and there are 2 dvds (60 minutes on each dvd) in the set. You can see a breakdown of the exercises and video clips on his site. I also use dvds from Nia dance for a cardio workout and Zumba. Nursing school is very stressful, don't forget to make healthy choices for meals, takeout food and hospital food will pack on the weight...