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Nursing is pretty diverse in terms of the area of nursing you go into as well as work hours. There's opportunity for overtime and yes there's always a shortage of of nurses. But that being said, you are not going to be forced to work 48 hours straight. You have options of 3 12hr shifts, 4 10hrs, or some places like outpatient clinics will give you m-f 9-5 style jobs with no nights or weekends. It all depends on which area you are passionate about and what fits your needs.
That's a great idea! Some other people who commented said that shadowing would be a good idea, but it sounds like working as a nursing assistant would be like paid shadowing. I know there are so many interesting jobs in healthcare too. How did you decide on yours?
Don’t worry about the schedule and shortages. A good manager/employer should be fair on scheduling and you will always have a job because people get sick all the time plus the nursing shortage.
Thanks for this. Job security is important to me, which is another reason I think nursing could benefit me. Plus, it makes sense that managers who control schedules can be excellent or lousy, ultimately determining how good/bad the schedule is.
Nursing is a job I feel like you need to be passionate about. There are so many tedious aspects of the job and sometimes long shifts that feel even longer if you don't want to be there. I know your family wants you to do it, but the important question is do you want to be a nurse truly?
Thanks so much RN BSN 1! It sounds like shadowing would be helpful for me to get an idea of whether I'd enjoy nursing. How do you get started shadowing? Do you already have to be in school?? And how long does CNA training usually take?
Nursing is a very flexible field. PRN, Agency, Travel you have options. There are some nursing jobs that are very stressful and others that are very relaxed so like previously mentioned find the right setting for you and it’s absolutely worth it. The versatility alone is what makes me enjoy nursing.
Oh, that's good to know. I guess I thought that it wasn't quite as flexible. Is there still a shortage of nurses? Do you have to work a lot when you don't want to be scheduled, or is that just an imaginary obstacle in my mind? Lol
There is a setting, employer and shift for most preferences - worth it.
Thank you for this. Do you mind explaining what your experience has been? Have you worked in different settings and, if so, what advice would you give?
Follow what you want to do, not what your family wants/wanted you to do.
Thanks, OM1. I appreciate your transparency and honesty. I have also heard that it's tough, which is another thing that I need to weigh as well. I will Google Ikigai... I have never heard of that before. Are you planning to switch fields, or are you still figuring out what that looks like for you?
I love our shifts. I'm on a contract now that's three 12-hour shifts and it really puts me back in a position to enjoy my life again. I couldn't stand working 5 days a week and I'm glad I don't have to anymore.
Ohhh, three 12-hour shifts are something I could get on board with! I think I would prefer that to my current position which is 5 days per week. Do you ever have to work overtime on those shifts, or are you able to leave when your shifts are over?
It’s stressful, but worth it. You’ll have job stability. Why did your family say you’d be good at it? Make sure you know what the day in and day out truly is. And like any field, lots of variations and experiences.
That's a great question. They said I would be good at it because I enjoy helping people, talking to them, and taking care of them. I also did pretty well when I was in school. They thought that I could easily tackle the challenge of nursing school to end up with a pretty good career. Unfortunately, at the time I didn't want to spend as much time on schooling, but I'm trying to make better choices now and do things that are a bit more challenging/scary. What you said about every field having variations and experiences is helpful because it's true. It doesn't matter what I do; there will always be challenges, opportunities, and everything in between. Do you enjoy your job as a dentist?
Oh, and I took a test that asked tons of questions of me, then resulted out a slew of career ideas that fit in with my personality. It also showed projected needs and income for those positions in my state and what degree/s would be best to aim toward it
Ok, thank you so much! I'll keep trying to figure it out. It's amazing how much I feel like I am getting to know myself in these post-divorce days..... it feels a little overwhelming sometimes for sure!
The school I was at during that time was Lower Columbia college in Longview, WA. They may be able to help you identify the name of the test.
The question is how much do you want it? As long as you really want it, I bet everything else will follow. You really have to be willing.
I guess that's part of what I'm trying to figure out, honestly. How do you decide how much you really want to do something?
Ask your doctor if you can shadow their nurse for a day. Its not exactly the same as bedside nursing but it will give you some insight into the job. Also do some research about the different types of nursing jobs. I always advise to do at least a year or two of nursing in a hospital to get your basic skills and foundation. Once you have that experience then the field is wide open. I have done things in nursing that I never imagined was possible but because I’m adventurous and love a new challenge I’ve been able to do new and innovative things. For instance I was the first clinical liaison in my market combining clinical knowledge, patient advocacy, transitional care, business development and sales and marketing. I have absolutely no business background but I know the business of healthcare and the type of care I want my patients to experience. I did home health for many years and loved getting to know my patients and care for them in their home environment. I also did hospital and community case management ensuring that patients were able to navigate the healthcare system and insurance system to get the best care that made sense for them. Are there headaches and downsides to nursing? Of course there are, but if you are passionate about nursing the wins outweigh the losses and you’ll never get bored.
Stress is part of life. But going through a divorce and looking for money sources may challenge your stress level at this time. The fact that you have ask about what to do says to me that you are not ready to make a life changing decision at this time. This may affect your learning.