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I need to leave nursing for health reasons. Feeling a bit stuck!.

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Nursemammato3 · 09/09/2022 10:40

I have been qualified 4 years, and in that time worked in 3 posts (one on the vaccinating program banking). 2 different health boards and 2 different areas.
I was diagnosed with coeliac in 2020 and since then, had a number of difficulties in regards to symptoms it comes with. One of them is cognitively difficulties. I am struggling to keep up and do not think I can anymore. I have dcs, who need me. They have struggled with different things since the pandemic. I'm a single mum with no support so the financial side has kept me nursing. However, I'm currently working in children's mental health. With this and trying to manage my youngest dc going back to school and my middle dc, struggling with the transition of leaving school and college/work. It's taking its toll on myself.
Last year I had a number of issues which led to my health deteriorating. My cognitive abilities are sometimes challenging.
I'm thinking I need a less pressured job.
Any ideas? Not within health care.
I honestly think retail or a cafe would be free from stress. Somewhere like that where I don't have to 'think' too much. Its just the financial side of it.

OP posts:
caza4 · 15/09/2022 13:05

Hello, just wanted to drop you a message and support in your struggles. I have a very similar background although not a qualified nurse, worked in health care as a carer in a nursing home and now in a different setting covering residential and dementia care, There are two things one stress and conditions in one job etc and the other the care of your children, it is a very difficult decision to change careers or take a step back for a while I have had a couple of weeks off sick and just cannot face going back to work and dealing with the long hours and rota, and the competiting needs of my children meaning I was never wining at work or home.
I have decide to just get any job for money and try and get hours around my children
good luck

newbiename · 15/09/2022 13:12

I know you said not nursing but there are so many nursing roles.
Can you do some research ?

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