hluscan

It is the worst job. I know because I spent 3 years in administration, 1.5 years as DON and 1.5 years as ED nurse manager. I was on call 24/7 gave 100%, got so many things changed to make it better for the nurses, worked many shifts, sacrificed time with my kids with very little appreciation, and still dealt with nurses complaining. I got burned out, left for a staff nurse position and am in nurse practitioner school. My nurses respected me, but that isn't always enough. If you are miserable and giving more than you want to give-get out. Life is more important than money!!

You will not be wasting a degree you will be investing in your children. I stayed home for 6 years and went back to nursing when they went to school. The best years of my life were spent at home with my kids-no regrets at all.

I worked as an RN for 4 years and then stayed home with my kids for 6 yrs. I went to 1 day,a week when my youngest was 3. And then when he went to kindergarten went back full time. I did med surg and OB my first 4 yrs and med surg, same day surgery and ER when I came back ( perk of small hospital, also good nurse patient ratios) Anyone can go back to nursing after being out for a while, research what you're doing to ensure best practices.