r/Nurses

Who actually loves their job? In nursing school and seeing everyone hate their job. Little discouraging but I appreciate the realism.

Hello!

I wanted to know how realistic it is to be a nurse that works around a child’s schedule. I’m starting my pre recs for nursing school. I wanted to be present for my child’s schedule and also have control over my own schedule. I don’t need to work full time and would love a more per diem/ part time shift. Is that possible with nursing?

Hi everyone, I’m wondering at what moment did you feel you were ready to go from RN to NP? What was your level of experience and confidence as a RN before you started NP school? I’ve been an RN for 8 years and worked in a variety of settings - LTACH, ICU, then transitioned to case manager in insurance, then acute care, and currently working as CM in outpatient neuro oncology. I feel like because I job hopped and took some career breaks, i’m not necessarily an expert in anything. I’m told i’m smart and should pursue NP but I don’t think i’m as smart as they think - I feel like I should know more being an RN for this long but I mainly just know how to be safe and have good assessment skills. I am curious about NP school but hesitant to take the jump as I really value work life balance and it seems that can vary depending on the speciality you work in. As a new NP, is it expected to start off in a general setting where you see a variety, such as urgent care, ED, or family practice? Or had anyone ever jumped straight into a specialty? I know I am all over the place, I’d really appreciate your thoughts!!

Fellows, what exercises did you do when you first started working so you can stay out of leg pain?
My calves hurt so much at the end of the day that I can't walk anymore.

Hi, im thinking about doing an LPN course at a local cc. Its 15 months long. Im in my mid 20’s and have nothing to show for except a fair amount of debt, no career path, no plans for retirement. I have no will to continue in my current line of work (1099 contractor) as there is no room to grow, no benefits, and no retirement. I am considering taking this program and forging a career in nursing. I would be able to continue education into an lpn-rn program upon completion. I am single, no kids, and would love to explore the country so ive considered prioritizing a travel nurse occupation. Just looking to get some insight into the job. What it entails, whats school like, is it worth pursuing etc. i am in a position to complete these courses debt free so money isn’t an issue. More so concerned with having stable, good paying employment upon completion, as well as being able to actually complete this program. I wasn’t always the best student when it came to complex math but i can get behind pretty much anything. Thanks in advance :)

So I’ve been at this location for around six months. I have almost two years of experience total. When I got hired I’d just lost a pregnancy I was 20 weeks into from LUTO. I’ve only missed work due to emergencies like finding mold in my home or something with my kids but I also stay late, pick up extra shifts and often take the most difficult patients. I even get asked to help social services and other departments deal with these patients because..I don’t know. They only seem to like me.

I found out a month ago I had a hernia and I’ve been on light duty since then. A couple weeks ago I found out I was pregnant again. Because this pregnancy is high risk I’m stuck on light duty again. I’m still showing up and helping where I can, even doing 1-1s and taking over changes when we’re short staffed. But this morning sickness is just destroying me and I’ve had to call out twice now. I feel so bad but literally everything is making me throw up. Smells, sounds, even certain textures. I’m not exactly asking for advice but I guess just venting and hoping that I’m not useless or fucking up?

Has anyone had this happen before? I placed an NG tube for a coworker (medic) bc they cant under the hospital scope. The patients daughter was in the room in scrubs. (Didnt ask if she was a nurse bc frankly idc). NG tube went in like butter got the xray it was fine. Next day my charge nurse pulls me aside and asks if I placed it. Im freaking out thinking it was so messed up or something crazy. No, the daughter told her mom (pt wife) that she places the ng bc I couldnt get it. Wife is on the phone furious. Thankfully I had a coworker in the room with me but wtaf?? Can they do anything now? I didnt do anything wrong but its just upsetting for someone whos a nurse (found out shes an lpn) to just make something up.

I am a Med/Surg RN, working 3-12 hour shifts a week with some extras. I am 44 years old. I have started wearing compression socks, but my feet still hurt. My husband bought me nice insoles, but now my big toes feel sore from feeling pinched at the toe of the shoe.

Any advice on how to have happier feet? I have nice quality shoes that are Sketchers. I am open to any and all suggestions!

For additional info: every night I get home, I have an Epsom salt foot soak bath for at least an hour, but I am still stuck with sore, aching feet every day. Do I layer "regular socks" with compression socks on top?? What do you all do??

Thanks for any input! 💜

Someone else did this and actually ok with the move?
CA is getting to expensive and just not happy here anymore.. But i don’t know 🥲

So i'm currently a med tech and work as a PCT in an adult care facility with aging people with mental disabilities. I love what i do. I love everyone at my job and i started getting curious abl it the nursing part of the whole deal. I wanted to pursue nursing and then i messed up.

I got in an argument with my (ex) bf and we were both drinking and ended up both getting arrested for domestic violence. Neither of us pressed charges. I was put on paid administrative leave for my job due to the serious of the nature but got it back after their own internal investigation and after i sent them the documentation that no charges were filed and the case was dropped.

i just want to know if i just ruined my chances of becoming a nurse cause this was a big dream of mine and i hate that i fucked it up over one night of drinking too much & getting into a fight with a now ex.

I’ve been an RN for a year now, when I was in nursing school I didn’t know what I wanted to go into when I graduated, so I chose the ER because I liked the adrenaline rush and you get to see a little bit of everything. After 2 months I hated my life and went to med surg. Med surg is not for me and not where I want to be. I tried to go into L&D as I feel like that’s my true passion, but they’re NEVER hiring! One of my other interests is oncology so I am currently working the stem cell unit. I’m also interested in surgery but do not the weekly call. Sometimes I miss the ER. Sometimes I want to work NICU. Sometimes I want to end up in L&D. Sometimes I love oncology.

I just want to know how you all knew what specialty you belonged to? I have only been a nurse for a year and have switched jobs 3 times now and am still not sure I’m where I belong. I just have so many interests!

Struggling on what career path to take between Dental Hygienist and Registered Nursing. Posting in the RDH thread and Nursing Thread to get some inside on each career path. Wondering how people who have pursued each path feel about their career.

Like be brutally honest. I’m an ED nurse. I’ve only been a nurse for a year and some months. I work at a lvl 3 Trauma center so it’s ok… but I genuinely hate it. I’m working my last shift tn before I become an OR nurse. I’m scared af. I am afraid I won’t be good. I know yall are baddies and I’m sure it’s wayyy different. Which makes me so scared. I need advice and opinions. Help 😭

News Story https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ann-arbor-nurse-accused-of-helping-ice-detainee-flee-hospital/