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thought about it. I currently teach childbirth classes and enjoy it. I really do not want to go back to school right now. I have a toddler and am just about to get my BSN paid for. Maybe one day. Thanks!

Some days I love my job. It is flexible, I have a great manager and co workers, which means alot! Other days I regret my decison to major in nursing rather than education. This has been one of those weeks! I currently work in a pain management office that is part of the hospital. It is really all about making money for the hospital and the docs! I have worked for the local "non for profit" hospital for eight years in various areas (floor, ICU, and L&D) I am extremely disheartened by my employer. The hospital continue to grow and advertise, but at who's expense? Our insurance premiums continue to skyrocket anytime we get a raise, our insurance goes up. I work for a large employer with over 5,000 nurses, we should be able to have excellent benefits at areasonable price. I realize they are in it to make a profit, but that is not why I became a nurse, not at the expense of the patients. I digress...... I am considering exploring life outside the hospital, but am unsure where to start. I would love to do something more community oriented. I have volunteered at the free clinic, which I enjoyed. I love people obviously, most of us (nurses) do. I love children also, but have never wanted to work in pediatrics at the hospital. I am considering school nursing. Some of the reason I think it would be a good fit......working with kids of course. My husband is a small business owner; therefore, benefits are much more important to us than salary. I come from a long line of teachers and know the benefits are hard to compete with. It may be the best of both worlds...nursing and education. My main concern is this....do you feel all alone the schools being the only nurse? or do you collaborate with the teachers to care for the students? I enjoy working as part of a team. Just looking for any feedback, insights, or suggestions. Thanks! trapped in the hosptial vortex

Some days I love my job. It is flexible, I have a great manager and co workers, which means alot! Other days I regret my decison to major in nursing rather than education. This has been one of those weeks! I currently work in a pain management office that is part of the hospital. It is really all about making money for the hospital and the docs! I have worked for the local "non for profit" hospital for eight years in various areas (floor, ICU, and L&D) I am extremely disheartened by my employer. The hospital continue to grow and advertise, but at who's expense? Our insurance premiums continue to skyrocket anytime we get a raise, our insurance goes up. I work for a large employer with over 5,000 nurses, we should be able to have excellent benefits at areasonable price. I realize they are in it to make a profit, but that is not why I became a nurse, not at the expense of the patients. I digress...... I am considering exploring life outside the hospital, but am unsure where to start. I would love to do something more community oriented. I have volunteered at the free clinic, which I enjoyed. I love people obviously, most of us (nurses) do. I love children also, but have never wanted to work in pediatrics at the hospital. I am considering school nursing. Some of the reason I think it would be a good fit......working with kids of course. My husband is a small business owner; therefore, benefits are much more important to us than salary. I come from a long line of teachers and know the benefits are hard to compete with. It may be the best of both worlds...nursing and education. My main concern is this....do you feel all alone the schools being the only nurse? or do you collaborate with the teachers to care for the students? I enjoy working as part of a team. Just looking for any feedback, insights, or suggestions. Thanks! trapped in the hosptial vortex