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Original poster

So difficult being a nurse

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Whatthefuck3456 · 28/10/2024 20:48

I graduated as a RMN last year, I love my job yet loathe the hours. No matter what I do there is a barrier with childcare.

it is impossible to be a nurse and have a great work life balance with your family. Sometimes I wish I chose a different career. Or become a nurse before I had children to then have more flexibility and experience in lue. Any words of wisdom please

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princesspadam · 28/10/2024 21:09

I'm a nurse, I work 4 days doing 30 hours
No shifts, no weekends, no Xmas

It can be done

I still hate nursing though, mostly because of the toxic management

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Whatthefuck3456 · 28/10/2024 21:04

Thank you both so much for your comments, I feel like I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Appreciate your replies thank you.

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BettyShagter · 28/10/2024 21:02

My advice is to remember that just because you've qualified, doesn't mean you have to stick with it.

If you find it's too tough while your kids are young, maybe look at doing something else until they're older.

MN is full of threads from people having been unhappy in their jobs for years, saying they're burnt out etc but nothing ever changes.

I'm not saying finding something else will be easy, just that you should remember it's an option at least for now.

ThirstyMeeples · 28/10/2024 20:57

Hiya, I'm a doctor so see exactly what nurses have to put up with in terms of shift patterns etc. It really looks exhausting and the long days are a killer.
I guess my only advice would be to try and stick with it as there are so many opportunities to progress/ move to community etc. when you have a little more experience.
One of my friends recently moved from being an ITU nurse to being an ANP and her working day is so much better. She's also super specialist now and very highly regarded. I have other friends that moved into practice nursing or into management.
You're finding it hard because it really is super hard. But I'm sure you're doing a wonderful job and making a massive difference.

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