Trying to find my niche in nursing

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I have been a RN for about 10 years now, and I feel like I have not really found my true calling. I do know I never enjoyed any inpatient work, and when I did wound care and hyperbaric, I actually really enjoyed it and think that it is a good area to focus. However, now in my new facility, I am forced to work in the medical floor and I feel so unhappy. It's almost like I have no choice to even pick the area I want try and pursue. Oftentimes I consider a complete career change, something that is not as stressful, that matches my personality. On the other hand, I don't want to go back to school for a different career path, and not even sure what I want to do outside of nursing.

I am very laid back, and don't handle stress very well. Stress triggers my alopecia areata, so I am trying my best to avoid it if possible; and working on the floor does not help my condition. I still enjoy clinical work, and would like to stay in the nursing profession. That being said, what could be a good area of nursing for me to focus my practice that is not as stressful. Thanks.

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Have you considered working in pre-op or post-op recovery rooms, in a cath lab, or other specialized units? Also, you have more than enough experience to apply for jobs in clinics, outpatient rehab facilities, outpatient surgery centers, home health agencies, case management agencies and many other jobs outside of hospitals. You have enough experience to apply for Director of Nursing jobs at skilled nursing facilities. Perhaps you need to expand your job search into new areas both in the types of facilities and geographically.

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On 2/25/2019 at 3:08 PM, Lemon Bars said:

Have you considered working in pre-op or post-op recovery rooms, in a cath lab, or other specialized units? Also, you have more than enough experience to apply for jobs in clinics, outpatient rehab facilities, outpatient surgery centers, home health agencies, case management agencies and many other jobs outside of hospitals. You have enough experience to apply for Director of Nursing jobs at skilled nursing facilities. Perhaps you need to expand your job search into new areas both in the types of facilities and geographically.

Thank you for the reply. I will definitely look into the areas you suggested.

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