D4Ydream

You're welcome! For all the doubters out there, I'd be willing to send you a screenshot of my licensure if you need proof. Good luck to you in your data collection!

1. What is your profession? Registered Nurse 2. What type of work setting you are in? child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric hospital 3. How long have you been practicing this profession? 2+ years 4. What do you like most about your job? Direct patient care 5. What do you like least about your job? Management 6. Is there any part of the job setting or environment that you would change if you could? More engagement from staff 7. What does it take to succeed? Hard work, positivity, engagement 8. What qualities must a person entering into this profession possess? Compassion, critical thinking skills, flexibility 9. Do you have any regrets regarding the profession that you choose? No, however I regret taking on a position in administration 10. What advise would you give a student who is considering entering into this profession? Expose yourself to as many care environments as you can to get a better idea of which direction you want to go with your career

I graduated nursing school in 2014 and was hired to workas an inpatient RN in a child and adolescent psych hospital. After approximately 1 year, I was offered andaccepted a position as nurse manager within my organization, recognizing that it was a great opportunity. I was not entirelyaware of what the position would entail, but I knew I could take onwhatever came my way. Now, after about 7 months into my new role, I am soexhausted and discouraged that I am strongly considering moving on to anotherchapter in my nursing career. I like to work, but I quickly realizedthat I do not like to manage. I am salaried, so I never feel like I actuallyleave work because I'm constantly connected. I have taken on so many projectsbecause my work ethic drives me to continue to accept new responsibilities eventhough I am already so overwhelmed. Not necessarily a bad thing, but when Ionly get paid to work 40 hours a week, and end up working at least 50+ hoursevery week, it's obviously not sustainable for my physical and mental health. Andmost importantly, it's taking a toll on my family life as I am not nearly aspresent and engaged at home because I constantly havework-related concerns on my mind. I LOVE working with people, and I LOVE beinga nurse, but I do not like to manage. I find myself thinking "I hate myjob" much more frequently than "I love my job", and that's not amindset I wish to have the rest of my life. Has anyone out there been through anything similar, or have anybits of advice? Thank you!