Brian960
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There's always the health insurance companies.
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Jen, There's a lot of ways to be a nurse besides being a hospital staff nurse. Bedside nursing tends to have higher salaries but it's not the only game in town. Very few professions can give you the satisfaction that comes from helping others in their time of need. It is a noble career, always at the top of the 'most trusted professions' list.
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A good way to avoid burnout is being able to compartmentalize. If it's done well it may not be distinguishable from indifference. Sounds like you don't have a problem there.
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Your employer has a staffing shortage and it might seem like the place will implode if you leave, but it won't. There are other options for your employer, such as hiring an experienced contract nurse as a temporary fix. I hope you find something you truly enjoy. Everybody deserves to be happy.
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The solution to the impending nursing shortage is really a no-brainer. All they have to do is hire more CNA's and Nurse Techs to take the physical demands off the RN's. That's it! You don't need 4-years of nursing school to do most of what nurses dislike about their jobs. The Admins just don't get it because most of them have never been in the trenches. If it's your loved one in the ICU naturally you want someone with lot's of expertise on board. It's a shame to keep losing the most experienced people when all they need is a break from the heavy lifting and drudge work. I'm 62 and retiring in a few months. . . can't wait.
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The connotation of the term "nurse" is inherently feminine. Haven't heard it in a while, but being called a 'Male Nurse' is a bit annoying—for all the reasons previously mentioned. My favorite title is simply "RN."
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If you're fatigued and trying to cram for a test you may not have good recall of the material. You're better off getting some quality Z's beforehand. A well rested brain works better.
