I have a nursing degree. I hate being a nurse.?
Asked by Uncle Heinrich the Great
I've tried it twice. Once in the operating room and once doing a med/surg floor. I am now teaching science at a small private school making very little money. What do I do with a degree I hate and student loans to pay back? Going back to school is not an option. I need a decent paying job that I don't hate. Advice? What I hate about nursing: Always being shorthanded with so much responsibility, the hours suck (hospital hours), getting cursed at by docs, getting yelled at by patients and their families, being around sick people all the time.

Best Answer:
Do you have an associate's or bachelor's degree? A bachelor's of science opens up TONS more opportunities, but you can find something you love regardless of the education level. What about case management, or working for an insurance company? There's also public health - no floor work, weekdays 8-5, decent pay. Or, get into pharmaceutical research or sales - it's actually really fun and the pay is great. You can work in dialysis centers, blood or plasma banks...and there are tons of clinical administrator jobs in hospitals, nursing homes and clinics. Maybe you'd enjoy doing regulatory work and maintaining programs for OSHA, CLIA or JCAHO. Or, you could get certified as a diabetes or childbirth educator and stick to teaching. All is not lost. At least you have a degree...you will find something that suits you perfectly!

i think u should quit.
Answered by yasmeen a

i took up prostitution and it was a BIG NO NO
Answered by Senor Deppen

As an RN you can be a drug rep or work in research. Go back to school for something else.
Answered by Jackie S

try nursing a pediatrician.... no one can hate the little tykes ... right ... hello ?? ... is this thing on??
Answered by Crazy as a Soup Sandwich

get a job as a nurse in tell yo pay your loans off then get the job u want.
Answered by partyandsoup

there are so many different things you can do with nursing, there must be some area of nursing that you wouldnt hate, if not, you worked long and hard on a degree for nothing. Did you not know that being a nurse meant possibly being around sick people? Try working for a dermatologist or something, or at an ob/gyn office, not in a hospital
Answered by Mrs. Reznor

What did you hate about it? Your RN degree gives you a lot of options. How about a doctors office? A school nurse? A nursing home?
Answered by Meggy Jo

Some larger doctor's offices have nurses on staff; you might find this a quieter and lower stress environment. Unfortunately you didn't explain what you hated about it, so it's hard to know what factor(s) to avoid.
Answered by dukefenton

Be a letter carrier.. Good money and You get Mad Exercise.. My mom use to be a little bit over weight now she is amazingly 127 pounds!! -Good money -Exercise -You get to be outside..
Answered by PrettyAdmirere

no i dont no
Answered by buthayna k

Their are so many different things you can do with a nursing degree. If you enjoy working with kids, why not work in a pediatric office or at a hospital. Maybe with babies? Neonatal intensive care? What age of patient do you enjoy? Routine care or emergency? Home setting/doctor office/hospital/emergency room?
Answered by Lisa

I would suggest using some of your credits to become a dental hygeinists. They pay is great, there is a large demand, and you get to choose your own hours. You may qualify for a scholarship. Or you could try teaching at a college. If going back to school is simply not an option, then find the bright side of your career. Maybe you would enjoy working in a hospital nursery? A doctors office? Or maybe you would enjoy the slower pace of being an assistant to an oral surgeon? Maybe home health care is more your thing? There are alot of avenues to choose from. You just have to find out what is right for you. Many nurses often feel the way you do because it it a very stressful and emotional career. However, you should not just consider the money. If you would be happier doing something else then make that decision now, but do not make a hasty decision. Try out the different avenues first.
Answered by lollipops9604

You asked the same question I've been dealing with too, lol. I have been a nurse for 1 and a half years and have worked med surg and nursing home. As you stated LOTS of responsibility and usually understaffed. I am thinking about trying home health next. Less pay but maybe something more manageable hopefully. We were called to nursing for a reason, spent Big Bucks and LOTS of time and energy to earn this degree, there is someplace out their for us: ) If possible let me know what you come up with.
Answered by Michelle S

THE SAME HAPPENED TO MY SISTER. SHE DECIDE FIRST TO TAKE A COURSE IN MEDICAL BILLING, THAT HELP HER NO WAIST WHAT SHE LEARN AS A NURSE. YOU CAN DO THIS WHILE YOU WORK. THEN SHE STAR DOING HER OWN BUSINESS TEACHING OTHER ABOUT BILLING AT THE MOMENT SHE WAS HIRED AS A PROFESSOR AT A JUNIOR COLLEGE, WORKING AS A TEACHER AND DOING PRIVATE WORK WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF DOCTOR. THAT JUST AND IDEA. HOPE IT HELP YOU. TAKE CARE WISH THE BEST.
Answered by gennoah

assuming you have higher than a lvn license.. $35,000+ vacations in the local school districts for school nurses..you don't like the school.. then change to another... summer camps for handicapped/ disability environment.. grateful parents..happier environment-pending your attitude. become a trainer- or become a consultant at a law firm. .. be the person they call when they need medical advice or testimony.
Answered by daedreamr

everyone has a job that dont like doing, just get throught it until your loans are paid off and then find a new place to work or a totally diferent field
Answered by Chloe F

It is sad that you have good qualifications to have a good paying job where you take care of people who need you and you hate it!!Quite unfortunate that you worked in a place where people (doctors and patients) are shouting at you! I know a lot of nurses who have very pleasant experiences as nurses and that is why they enjoy their job. Have you tried moving to another hospital where doctors and patients are more friendly? You can also try being a special nurse where you work whenever you feel like working. Rich people who undergo surgery and need post surgical care at home or very rich old people who need fulltime homecare can be very satisfying patients... Just try, don't give up. You worked hard to be a nurse and as you said you have educational loans to pay, hang on there!
Answered by LV

What about being a nurse educator? In our hospital there is one for each unit, or groups of units. We have 2 ICU's and have 1 educator for both. She works fantastic hours.. 8-5 usually and does not deal with pt's much and never with families! Hope you find something that works for you. So many people jump into nursing and really have no idea what it's all about. I recommend everyone be a CNA first to see if it's all what they think!
Answered by Em K

If you have a BSN, there are lots of possibilities. I can't think of another profession that offers so much variety w/o having to go back for more schooling. Can you talk to some sort of career counselor who specializes in health care? SUrely there is something you could do that you would find enjoyable & satsified. I'm thinking maybe home care?
Answered by boomer gal

Have you ever tried working in the managed care field? I was a Provider Relations rep, and the nurses were paid well, worked 8-5, talked with patients only over the phone, and loved that they were not short staffed. Best wishes to you!
Answered by Breezer

I heard OBGYN's and other specialty doctors such as Fertility specialists and cosmetic surgeons often employ RNs and they usually make about the same or a little less than hospital nurses. You should try careerbuilder.com or monster.com for any job postings for offices. That seems to me like your ideal job?!
Answered by lovescourt

I don't think you should be so quick to give up nursing until you've tried different options of it: Work at a blood mobile, be a school nurse, work at a docs office, home healthcare, the possibilities are endless!
Answered by Kitty!

You can do many different things with a nursing degree. You dont have to work at the hospital, but i'm sure you already know that. You can try working at a less busy doctor's office (i've seen plenty of those. those nurses just sit around), be a school nurse, nursing instructor, nursing dean at a school or some type of administrator. Have you tried OB nursing? Maybe you can try that too... Good luck!
Answered by Anita K