Purple1234

First...take a deep breath-you arent alone! I was very unsure of myself when I graduated and questioned why I even went to nursing school. I wish I could say I immediately found my niche in nursing after graduating but I didnt. I was so stressed/burnt out the last several months of nursing school that once I graduated and passed boards I didnt even look for a nursing job for awhile. Once I did, it took me several jobs to find my field of nursing I love! Sorry, not much advice except you aren't alone and there are MANY different things to do with nursing

Update from original poster: After giving my notice there definitely was some uncomfortable conversations with the family once they knew of my plans. I did my best to stay positive and not let the family make me feel guilty. I am SO GLAD that I made this choice. I am loving my new job and now that I am gone from the private duty job...guess what...my hours are still covered for the family. Lesson learned was that I am not irreplaceable-they will find someone to replace me. I do miss the client & family-it does get easier though once settled in to the new job.

Recently accepted job I feel will be much better fit for me and much more stable. I have given the required notice to current employer and now I sit and dread the fall-out from my decision. Why do we feel so guilty when it comes to leaving a family? I feel as though I am betraying the family 😩

I recently quit my second (and last!) nursing job. I discovered that although yes, the money was decent, if it was taken into account what all nurses have to do during their shift along with the responsibility, the money is horrible. Im going back to a non-nursing job I love that I dont dread going to and I get two breaks AND a lunch. I will be making half of what I made as a nurse so I will have to work more days just to bring home the same money but it is more than worth it.

I understand completely. I recently started a 3 day every two weeks job and even though financially it is the same as what i was previously doing, the thought of being home alone has me working my old job on my days off. I too suffer from depression/anxiety so Im not sure what to do with myself

Thanks everyone--I feel better about sticking to my decision now

Thanks for your reply. I gave the daughter the contact info for local area on aging agency and told her that they could help with referrals on who could possibly help. She said her mother doesnt want government involved so that it wasnt an option. I'm at a loss and am afraid contacting adult protective services may be the only option

About 6wks ago I took a private-pay job which basically was just every day giving patient meds and visiting with patient. Within 2 weeks my opinion was that she needed to be placed in assisted living or have live-in help (one fall that led to her being transported to ER--nothing ended up broken, and then two instances Im aware of that involved her driving while in a confused state). She previously had a home health agency nurse tell her the same which is why I was hired--patient didnt like them. I contacted the daughter (only child who is several hours away) and told her my concerns, but she is either in denial or just feeling overwhelmed because she did not share my concern. Three weeks ago I gave my resignation letter due to I don't think it is safe for her at home alone (I'm only there 20 min a day). Now the patient is refusing to go to assisted living, the daughter claims she can't find anyone to come in and help her mother and wants to know if there is any way I will continue to care for her mother--she will pay me whatever I want. I am feeling torn between that if I dont continue to work for this family, this lady (90+ years old) may not have anyone to make sure she does take her meds correctly and that maybe this may be the step needed to get the patient either into assisted living/live in help. Any advice appreciated!