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Posted over 5 years ago I'm curious to know if anyone has ever taken a break from nursing because of feeling overwhelmed. In my position right now things are very stressful and many of our nurses are considering leaving because they do not feel adequately supported. The problem is I really enjoy my job and like the patient care it's the management I have problems with and I think most everyone else feels the same way. What are some of your stories and thoughts. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I totally understand where you are coming from -- the management was the reason that I left my first nursing job (which was also my first nursing job)... now I'm in a position and working for a place that backs and supports thier employees 100% and my life is much happier now! I think nursing will always be stressful but without support from the people above you it makes it way worse! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I would like to be working in a place like you are now Jacklyn...you are VERY lucky! I took a break about 10 years ago, but because I was soo young (started as a CNA at 15, and a nurse at 19)...I put in A LOT of overtime, and burned out more quickly. I was also working higher a stress area...Medicare Unit in LTC facility as a second shift charge nurse. I'm reaching my breaking point again now, and I'm looking at getting out, maybe for good. It's not that I don't love my job...I do, and I love the interaction I get with my patients. I've built up a nice rapport with them. I am having difficulty dealing with the management (and lack of), and the politics of business. Healthcare is not about caring for the patient anymore...it's all about how much money can be made! Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming "Woo-hoo"!!! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I had the same experience and I decided to leave for awhile. I worked for the light company for awhile and was finding myself being drawn to the people whose lights were in danger of being shut off. I figured at that point it was time to go back. Management and politics, unfortunately, play a huge part and then you always have someone trying to check behind your work instead of paying attention to their own etc. Are you due for vacation anytime soon? If so go away somewhere. Don't just hang around the house, do unfamiliar things and it will refresh your mind, body and spirit. Good Luck. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I am very afraid that might be happening to me. I have been in nursing for almost 9 years. I am a hospital technician, and find it very stressful at times. I want to pace myself, I don't want to be burn myself out. DaMomb, how long did you take a break? or you taking any classes towards your RN degree? I am a proud mother of three beautyful daughter. I currently live in Los Angeles California. I've worked as a heathecare provider for almost 10 years. I am curently in school to pursue my MSN in nursing, and wants to work as a pediactric nurse, in public health. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I'm looking at getting out of nursing altogether now...essentially I have only my clinicals to complete to get my RN (however the waiting list is about 3 years here, and I'm NOT patient). My hiatus lasted about 3 years, but I kept my licesure for all three of the states I was licensed in. It was worth it I guess in the long run, but now I'm ready for another break...photography is my newest (and oldest) passion...maybe I can still have an affect on patients, and do some good with it. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming "Woo-hoo"!!! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago girls, I am management, and I hate it! I started out as a nursing assistant, went to school and became an LPN and worked in that position for 5 years. I went back to shool and got my RN, and that is when I started in management, although I must admit, I thought I would try it. BIG MISTAKE! I do not like disciplining/terminating employees, and trying to have all the answers. It's impossible! Anyway, long story short, I would like to change careers, but feel afraid (too old, couldn't make as much money, etc) I know where you are coming from. Just remember, we all have to work/stick together to nurture our patients as well as our young (nurses) |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Hello all. I would go through great lengths to work in the nursing field. I suppose I won't know what you gals are talking about until I am actually going through it. I have worked in the office environment and it is a different type of hell and it is also a different kind of burn out. If my first career was in nursing, I probably wouldn't mind switching careers to a desk job later. I started working as administrative support right out of high school. My mom worked as an RN from the time she was 25 through her late 40s. She had the opportunity to change careers and took it. She became an electronic technician. She even went to school for that. Many years later she moved to a different county and ultimately went back to being a nurse for a daycare program until retirement. I had a realtor who was also a nurse before becoming a realtor. I thought that was interesting. She was obviously more into making fast money from selling real estate. |
