pinktoes

I have been there too. I'm from another country, I worked 5 years in a Med-Surg Ward. The sad thing about it was I'm the oldest in that area and with the most experience, (due to the high turnover rates). I was tasked by my supervisor to teach new nurses, look over them, assist them but I didn't get paid for it. I worked 48+ hours per week with 2 days off. The doctors were rude, and the pay was 10x less in the US. I dreaded going to work, was grumpy, I even made excuses not to show up for work. I looked forward to vacation leaves. My boss told me that she's going to endorse me to replace her as the Supervisor when she leaves. It never happened, she's still working there. I went to the US, brought my whole family with me. I don't think you should hold on to what your boss said just because she said it. You can take some time off, then it will come to you. Good luck.

Hi! I'm Cons. I'm going to start working in November. Well, I'm not from the US. I took several exams to get here but it sure is worth it. I still don't know where I'm going to be assigned though. Good luck guys!

When I was still studying nursing, I hated it. But then I started working, and I learned to appreciate it. It's rewarding both spiritually and financially! Also, I think what confuses you is that other people are telling you what to do. If you know you can do it, I suggest you do. I know someone who took up nursing when nobody else wanted to and she got to the US with an immigrant visa and she's earning 10x more than she did in her own country!