Switching Careers After only 1 yr

[AXIDRN]

Don't get me wrong, I love nursing, but, I can definately see why many leave the field and why many just get burnt out. I feel like I have aged 10 yrs in the 1 yr that I have been nursing. We are always short staffed, the schedules suck and management doesnt give a crap if you have a family that needs you to be home a few days a week. I feel like as a married mother of 2 that my job takes too much away from the people that I love the most. For example, this past week I worked 6 out of 8 days and I am sorry but I need to rest, not only for my own sanity but for the safety of my patients and the 2 small children that I have to care for when I am not at work. For the mothers out there you know that we NEVER have a day off. It just irks me that some managers think you can work like a robot. I stay in nursing bc i love my patients just wish I had another venue to take care of them. Can anyone relate?

[miteacher, ADN, MSN]

Imthatguy, I agree with you 100%! I hate spending my own money, time, and effort on my classroom for hours each day. The kids have attempted to assault me, hit me, and verbally abuse me, and I teach 4th grade! I would never recommend teaching!