Too many people are focusing on survival rather than keeping theirs dreams alive this shit catch up to you in life. Do what make you happy and not what make others happy.

@redd-iveee4400

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Balthazar I know so many people who “did what made them happy” and now they are stuck at minimum wage jobs with 3 kids ..... I think people should go to school so they can get a part time job making ok money and use the rest of their time doing what they want honestly

@wako2015

5 жыл бұрын

@@redd-iveee4400 I couldn't agree more

@ArianaMMR

5 жыл бұрын

So true

@R.Marcel94

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! I just posted about this on my channel, good luck to those going through this as well!

@pimpinkentdotnet

5 жыл бұрын

REDD-IVEEE 🗣🗣🗣 Say THAT! Ppl complain so much. Try being BROKE! I can tell some of these ppl haven’t been BROKE before. Get your MONEY. You can really tell what stage in life ppl are in when they say these crazy things abt “do what makes you happy” nah, make your money first then do what makes you happy. Nurses make great money, regardless of how less they FEEL they make, MOST ppl are not making $30-$70 coming off a 2 year degree. Spend a couple YEARS BROKE and your perspective will change.

12 years as a RN. It was never my passion but I needed a way to care for my children because I was going through a divorce with no financial help. It has been so difficult especially the last few years. I’ve started to struggle with depression/anxiety. I’ve had many different roles from floor nurse to Director of Nursing and I’ve hated each equally... all the time crying out to God to help me... fast forward to 1 month ago.. I QUIT!!! I can’t spend 1 more day in that black hole.. I just got accepted to start Flight Attendant training.. way less money but my PEACE doesn’t have a price. I feel you 100%.. Good luck to you!! 😀

@baybaddie7883

4 жыл бұрын

But did nursing income help you out at that moment as a single mother?

@DoctorFashion

4 жыл бұрын

bay baddie it clearly did if she stayed for 12 years lol

@deficator750

4 жыл бұрын

You did the right thing. Imagine if you ruined ur health from that job

@flavorsweet8931

4 жыл бұрын

Tracey T - great 👍🏽

@grahamjonesfamily1634

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you. And please, don't listen to people who try to shame or guilt you into continuing nursing because of the 💰. I have even been harrassed by thirsty neighbors and acquaintances who wish to profit from me by trying to force me to work for their family members who either are ill for free or pennies, or those who run nursing homes, or manage them in order to abuse me. Please avoid these people.

Better to waste money than waste a life. 💗

@jjjjjj192

4 жыл бұрын

Beach Cruising 💡

@funmitalabi9607

4 жыл бұрын

Don't you waste both by quitting something you've spent your life trying to achieve? Either way I get it, I just hope all the nurses in the comment sections who also want to quit find a job that's worth it. Especially after all the hassle they went through.

@beachcruising4607

4 жыл бұрын

Coolspygirl no, you waste a life by doing something that you hate for 30 years just because you spent 3-4 years in school for it. There are other options in life and just because you choose a path doesn’t mean it has to be your only path for your entire life.

@patience8290

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is right on time.

@Mayrita77

4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly Right!

I am so glad that you realized it while you are young. I'm 48 years old and it took years and a nervous breakdown for me to realize that nursing is not for me. God bless you.

@ancientname

4 жыл бұрын

Testifying, today. Thank you!

@highlyfavoured73

4 жыл бұрын

@Pulling the Strings so she can have more nervous breakdowns?

@amyharbie6960

4 жыл бұрын

I’m 41 and need to change my career! Feel so lost!

@CC-yg5wp

4 жыл бұрын

Amy Harbie and you still can. Good luck to you

@beatnikrn2945

4 жыл бұрын

I’m 44 and feel the same way. I’ve been through burnout to breakdown to just bleakness now. All I ever do anymore is play on my phone and wait for my kids to come home when I am off. I’ve pushed through for so long now that I feel like a part of me has died. Retirement is further away for our generation. I worked with a nurse many years ago who got so over it, I ran into her sweeping the front door at Walmart. I asked if she was still nursing and she said “only if I have to. I’d rather sweep this floor all day for 9 bucks an hour than go back to nursing. Just waiting 5 more years to retire.” I lost a lot of hope that day. And that was 6 years ago. You’ll wake up one day and your whole life has passed you by. No one will ever treat you as well as you treated your own patients, and healthcare will cost twice as much. It really makes the saying “No good deed goes unpunished” all too real. How many good deeds do you do per shift, and for how many years? It’s a lifetime of punishment.

Im an introvert and nursing is so emotionally draining for me. On my days off all I want to do is stay shut up in my room because of how much talking I have to do

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@mulattopapi9741

4 жыл бұрын

Lili Da i fealt this in my soul 😂

@domj8504

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the nursing field. I would like it better if I could just do my task and be left alone lol. Sick of the micromanagement.

@JONAG

4 жыл бұрын

This is so relatable.

@reneelewis9346

4 жыл бұрын

Queen Dom OMG me too!!!

I remember my professor in my first year in college said to us, that if you went into nursing for the money, you will never be happy. I've been a nurse for more than a decade and all I can say is...she was right.

@JazzyFro

4 жыл бұрын

Grace that’s deep

@Me-ru6cl

4 жыл бұрын

Grace what money????

@wendymartinez7685

4 жыл бұрын

E U nurses get paid very well so many people get into the career because of that . But never choose a career because of the money . It may sound cliche but go what you truly like doing

@Me-ru6cl

4 жыл бұрын

Wendy Martínez absolutely never ever choose a career based on money but I am a nurse and just as a point I don’t make good money.I know people who work in retail or as clerk and they make about the same money as I do.

@wendymartinez7685

4 жыл бұрын

E U rn Im between being a vet tech and a nurse but honestly I think ima go to vet tech because nursing just came to me as an option when I was narrowing down my careers to my top 5. Like I never really thought about nursing until this year & I don’t want to be miserable and have to end up , quitting my job . Honestly I’m struggling with that rn :( ughhhhh

You are not a fool...having to decide on a career at 18 is insane. Thank you for putting this video out. Your ig pics of your baby and you are so sweet, you are blessed!

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

I had to decide a career at 17 smh my parents drilled me to be a nurse it wasn't a joke. I just quit my first nursing job after 4 months and told myself to hell with it. I'm not happy at all. My sleep pattern is all kinds of fucked up, I'm breaking out more than ever before, I'm not eating right. I did 12 hr nights at a psych hospital....no. I'm going back to school to become a elementary school teacher best decision of my life. It's what I wanted to do it since I was a kid. I don't care about the pay. It makes me happy and even my professors see me strive in my classes

@roxanardh

4 жыл бұрын

This right here is why parents need to pay close attention to their children and have very open conversations with them. They want our approval so badly and we have to let them know that as long as they are mentally and spiritually healthy that is there most important goal. The rest will follow.

@Michelleduah2304

3 жыл бұрын

I am 16 right now and I had to choose A CAREER AT 12. That's the school system in switzerland.

@PremiumFuelOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Hindsight is always 20/20. Sometimes you have to make a decision with the little knowledge you have and hope for the best and be willing to adapt.

@draculasbridekaren1664

3 жыл бұрын

Lotusflower, you raised a VERY good point. Deciding on a career path at 18 is crazy, and schools should be about giving students experience of various fields, and numerous workplaces.

I had a professor in college who in her last year of residency to be a doctor, decided she did NOT want to be a doctor anymore. I couldn’t believe how much courage she had to quit so close to the finish line, and she loves teaching and doesn’t regret it.- one of my best professors ever.

@goingup9901

4 жыл бұрын

@C S lmaoooo fuck on she can bring up doctors if she want they are not special.

@beachcruising4607

4 жыл бұрын

Going Up 😂 right? I’m not sure what that was about but I was just saying if someone can decide after 7 years of medical school and residency that they no longer want to do it and have a good outcome, so can this nurse.

@beachcruising4607

4 жыл бұрын

C S might want to see a dr for that. A psychologist or psychiatrist preferably.

@Ohheyitsalexofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I’m one semester away from getting my RN and I’m about to quit. I love patients so much but the politics, shitty instructors, and emotional abuse from my school isn’t worth it. I felt stupid at first for giving it up now, but better than wasting my lifetime unfulfilled! Now I’m off to pursue a degree in social work.

@beachcruising4607

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ohheyitsalexofficial Congrats on your new journey!! Just because you start doing one thing doesn’t mean you have to do it forever! I went back to school and changed careers at 35 with 4 kids. Don’t let anyone call you a quitter either- because you haven’t quit, you redirected your path ! You are the only one that has to live your life, you do what you can live with and do it with all of your heart. Best wishes to you!

sweet pea, I have been an RN for 39 years. you have gifts the Lord has given you. do not stay in a career your heart is not in. just pray, be still and listen to the voice of the Lord. you will be fine.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@adamj2683

5 жыл бұрын

i prayed and the lord told me to just sit at home and play video games instead of getting a job. so that's what I'm gonna do! Can't argue with God!! :)

@-wallenstein-7540

5 жыл бұрын

@@adamj2683 Lol

@BabyVoiceOfTheStreets

5 жыл бұрын

leopardappygirl That was so reassuring to me 💛

@dirkdiggler8093

5 жыл бұрын

@@adamj2683 Hope you have a good support system. You can't survive as a NEET

Honey you don’t have to have all the answers for your life. You may feel like you wasted your time and money etc, but honey, you have no idea what God has in store for you. Your definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for making this video, you said quite a few things I really needed to hear.

@kingjohnson4058

4 жыл бұрын

Great reply

I am so proud of you, I am 24. I have my RN,BSN and I hate being a nurse. You are exactly right about you can change specialities and it does not make a difference. I was a cardiac nurse, endoscopy nurse, and now a public health nurse and I dread it. You have inspired me, individuals glorify nursing when they should not.

@suseq949

3 жыл бұрын

What did you hate exactly? I hear both ... love nursing so much it I hate it. What are the things that really bothers you. Ty

@user-hy7po7le6r

6 ай бұрын

What is your role as a cardiac nurse and what do you hate about public health nursing?

I’m a nurse. And my plan is to run away from it as possible the moment that opportunity comes up. I love helping ppl. But the nature of the profession, it just pulls you into this abyss of misery. The goal is you do what makes you happy. Nursing is not a happy place no matter what people say at all.

@nataliehenderson8657

Жыл бұрын

Very depressing

@astridediva

Жыл бұрын

Are you still doing nursing ? If not what else are you doing ? I’m debating if I should continue nursing school 😢. I work at a hospital as a pct now and it makes me hate healthcare.

@thesarah6510

5 күн бұрын

I will be taking the NCLEX next month. I love helping people but doing clinical thought me a lot. I don’t want to be cleaning poop for all the days of my life. So I’ll use nursing as a stepping stone. Being a nurse is like being a professional, well educated maid. I want to be respected as a professional. But I definitely want to remain in health care…

Just left nursing after 4 years of being a nurse. Was unhappy everyday as a nurse. Everything you said in this video really spoke to me.

@susuu_3

5 жыл бұрын

Olivia Nicole what are you doing now, if you don’t mind me asking?

@nikkitikki6648

5 жыл бұрын

I would like to know as well. I want to leave bedside, but I would be even happier to leave nursing completely.

@MegaThatonegirl

5 жыл бұрын

I have been a nurse for 5 years and I am quitting my job in 2 weeks to start classes to get certified in IT and get a better career. I hated most days as a nurse and it has been the least fulfilling idea of mine ever.

@map218

5 жыл бұрын

I dream of another career

@Justanotherhuman307

4 жыл бұрын

Nikki Tikki have u done home health

You go girl, I'm submitting my resignation letter tomorrow with no backup plan...but God 🧡

@vidycz15

5 жыл бұрын

What are you up to now, since its been 6 months?!

@godschild163

4 жыл бұрын

@Nef Faraj Fuck you

@stellagyan541

4 жыл бұрын

Why tho?

@clareprv8878

4 жыл бұрын

I Think that you should have been given a better advice : do not quit unless you have a back up plan. However if you really can t do something you should leave it. I say this because I suffer from depression and I left university because I was depressed( actually I already was before beginnig it and I had lots of up and down that at the end I was so sad that every part of my body hurt and I couldn t get up from the bed and everything was such a big deal!) . After leaving university however Ì didn t get better, actually I got worse because I didn t have a purpose, I was already ill and I couldn t find a job because I felt so angry, so sad, and suicidal. Every person I met in that period made me angry and I cried every day, and every person who talked to me made me cry...and I nobody was able to help me ( although I took some medicine!). One day my mother decided that I needed a professional help ( actually after the psychiatrist gave me a prescription and suggested I needed help), so I went to a psychologyst and that helped....I know my story in awful, also because I m Sad anyway and I m not going anymore to the psychologyst, so I like "alone", I would like that nobody feels in this way, and I Think that leaving university Played a good role to my health.

@originalwoman1269

4 жыл бұрын

"But God"....the arrogance. Why would "He" allow it to happen in the first place if "He" were so powerful? What kind of silly God is this? Black people will stay cursed with this mindset. Most Christian black people's lives are in complete shambles. No accountability.

Girl I quit all the time as soon as I don’t like something I’m done ! Lol maybe it’s bad but I always make sure my happiness comes first

@dannisolis7625

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could be like that. Right now I’m not too happy with my job but I don’t leave cuz I’ve only been there for a little over a month

@ladayblues6759

4 жыл бұрын

Danni Solis there’s nothing wrong with trying different things if you already know you won’t stick around what’s the point ? Might as well do something you love

@lexxx336

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!!! I thought i was the only one!! I really thought something was wrong with me.

@memelockett

4 жыл бұрын

christielhhc.com/success-not-final-failure-not-fatal/

@Michael-zt9ik

4 жыл бұрын

The people who say quitting is bad are just too stubborn for change. Try shit out, if it’s not for you then progress and try another. Happiness is key!

I have been an RN for 15 years but I am now a Management Consultant. I haven’t touched a patient in years and my quality of life is amazing. Please consider and ACTIVELY make it work for you. Take care.

@mirabelbriggs1104

3 жыл бұрын

I want to go into healthcare management what do you think of it

@Datb2

Жыл бұрын

how do i get into this?

@oc882

8 ай бұрын

Tell me more about what you do please Really motivating

I am in tears because I have been in school nearly 4 years and racked up student loans and now I’m thinking nursing isn’t for me. I’ve been trying to lie to myself and make myself like it but I just don’t think I can do it...

@amberwhitney874

4 жыл бұрын

I've been a nurse for 10 years. Worse choice I ever made. I wish I would have followed my dreams instead. Don't do it if you know you don't love it. Take it from me.

@johndoe-wv3nu

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to life. Sometimes you have to do things you don't love, just for the money. You have loans to pay. Get the RN, you will always have a back up.

@clevelandsimon5652

4 жыл бұрын

Worst comment people go mental for that

@jacobfletcher1291

4 жыл бұрын

@@clevelandsimon5652 update: 11 months until my BSN. I love this profession more than life itself and it is my purpose

@fatimamagana2686

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacobfletcher1291 Im so happy for you! what's a BSN lol just wondering

I too left my nursing career behind. It took me almost 8 years to realize that the only reason I went into the medical field was because I was told most of my life that that was the most stable job you could ever have in this day and age, and that I wouldn't make enough money and would never be happy doing what I originally wanted to go to school for, which was becoming either a veterinarian or a vet tech. SOMETHING TO HELP ANIMALS. I cared too much about what my elders and peers thought, and I gave up my dreams in order to become a nurse for fear of ending up a "failure." I let other people brainwash me and I don't know why!!! While I was in nursing, I was actually REALLY good at it, but I woke up every morning dreading my work day before it even started and for some reason it took years and years for me to realize that it didn't make me happy. It was like I was on autopilot. It was very hard to quit and leave nursing/medical field behind because like I said, I had been brainwashed into thinking my dream job was a losers job that wouldn't get me anywhere. I am now trying my hardest to go after my dream of helping animals and everything finally feels right in my life. If a job doesn't make you happy, it's not worth the money or the benefits.

The problem is even if your passion is caring for people, nursing isn't the same as it was 20 years ago. Now we need to know more about charting, bureaucracy, red tape. It's all BS!!

@Humbleears

4 жыл бұрын

A. Suarez this is 100% true. I feel like I’m triple charting. It’s getting ridiculous!

@StandupGirl-ym3ey

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!!!

@ziggylaurie2268

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@mychannelnotyours

3 жыл бұрын

Super FACTS!

@zylemacruz8400

3 жыл бұрын

What is charting, bureaucracy and red tape?

I tried to pursue a career in nursing, but I became so depressed and burned out. I loved the patients, but there was so much bullying among nurses and the environment is not for everyone. I never realized it would be so hard. I ended up changing careers.

@bxndo5ive

4 жыл бұрын

candice44441 What kind of bullying?

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

@@JustSaying0023 yup that's why I left. The nurse to nurse bullying is ridiculous

@valleriejoseph

4 жыл бұрын

Marina Syndulla what career did you choose

@giovannamaggio9718

4 жыл бұрын

Candice...same, im a student in my final year and the bullying has shaken me, i have been bullied, humilated and harrassed by other nurses.

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

I went to do IT as an administrative assistant. Love......it

I have a shit ton of friends in this boat and they do not want to admit it, they are only in school for nursing and/or only working as nurses for the money they have ZERO passion or common sense. At least you are honest enough to say you were wrong and that is all that matters!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Oh snap! I hope there's at least a little common sense lol. && to clarify I def had compassion for each person I cared for and was a dang great nurse but that was not enough (to me). Best of luck to your friends!

@dianecandoflamtaps3688

6 жыл бұрын

Thee Mademoiselle The money is good but you are right, if a person doesn’t have the passion to be a nurse, you will never be happy!

@sammi-joreviews1135

6 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you need to be in a different type of nursing. There is so much more than Hospice, working in a hospital on a floor or wing, more than a nursing home, respite care center, or retirement center for that matter. There are positions with private doctors, nurses who do home care, others work with pediatricians, & there are school nurses too. MOF, I lived in this state many, many years ago after I was born then again while I was in school. After I moved back many years in the future after saying I'd never live in this state again, I did but I moved here because the man I had been dating & who had made the drive to see me more times than I can count or even remember on top of the times we 'met in the middle' and just got a hotel room b/c it was cheaper & we could each be back home sooner with less of a drive... we had grown close & our relationship deepened over time. He owned his business & with the type it was, he couldn't just pick up and move to a new state in a metropolitan city. Even if wanted to move his business, he couldn't get work where I lived b/c it was in a large city & the type of work he did wasn't done there, so I moved to be nearer to him to find out if we had any chance of making it last. We did & we have. My career was really fluid allowing me to work anywhere. After I went to work in this area and later decided to go back into an office, the corporation's in-house nurse turned out to be the school nurse of a school I attended more than 2 decades earlier! I had sent for my school records & wanted to make sure I had them all so I had my records sent from every school in every state I had attended. One night while going through them all, I found my friend & company nurse... I made a copy of the document with her signature & brought it with me the day after. We both had a great laugh about it. Now she was a corporate nurse but good at her job & she enjoyed it b/c it wasn't around sick people all the time, though she did give flu vaccines every year. I'd even go into the office to get mine. I guess what I'm saying is this: It sounds like you love people. I've been around enough nurses in my life to know when a nurse absolutely hates the work & you don't sound like you hate the work; it's like you don't care for where you are working per se. Maybe you need to find a different way of doing what you do best. After my oldest daughter wasn't happen with the way things were going, she began taking classes at the hair college (It is a Paul Mitchell school), she eventually took all the classes needed & went thru the lab time too then graduated, went for her state licensed, got it, & began working as a hairdresser but still worked in medicine & kept going to college. Today, she does hair at a respite center, does nursing at the respite center so many days a week, then takes care of an elderly woman who still lives in her home a few days a week, & she has created time to be more of a presence in her step-daughter's life, esp after she came to live with my daughter & her husband. Now my daughter doesn't have & doesn't want children; they can't have children b/c her husband had surgery to take care of that so they're on the same page & happy; hwr, there are no diapers, no chasing a toddler or being up all night putting an antsy stubborn terrible two back in his or her bed, but she does enjoy being a stepmother & being able to help this young girl get her life straight & work hard in school while, as a family, working on any & all remaining issues. My daughter has a full life but it's one she has made to fit the things she likes to do. Part of that is working as a hairdresser in the respite center, which makes it so she enjoys what she does even more & the break between in-house hairdresser for the center, working at the center, working in private care, and working at a salon where she oversees other hairdressers while also working herself just fulfills her life too. Life really is what you make it. I hope you find what you are seeking.

@sammi-joreviews1135

6 жыл бұрын

Your daughter & mine could be sisters. :) My (oldest) daughter loves medicine too. I think her ability to cross so many avenues of directly & indirectly serving as a caregiver thru the medicine at a respite care facility, as a hairdresser within the same respite care center, & thru her volunteer work where she comes in 1-2 or so times a month (across 2 of the center's facilities & sometimes she is able to come back to the 3rd that is near my home/her childhood home) where she comes out to sing to the residents. Bless her heart she even goes to the extent of doing her hair, nails, makeup, and dresses in period pieces & evening gowns to make it more special. Over the past few years, she opted to take on private duty, tho the elderly woman who hired her wasn't a stranger when she was offered the job. She knew her thru other residents (the company directs employees to call them clients rather than residents or patients) she has known for years. About the only sub-specialty she doesn't work is with Alzheimer's patients. In the beginning, it was more b/c she was fearful of Alzheimer's patients b/c the first patients she cared for with Alzheimer's were in the combative stage. Later, she came to understand & know in her head that the only reason people in this stage get like this is b/c they are more afraid of others than others are afraid of them. She's seen it first hand with a family member & a few aging friends who had/have the disease so she was able to witness the changes from the mildest of symptoms to the most severe where even the glimmer of recognition was gone. It's just one aspect of nursing care she doesn't want to work in with good reason. It seems like we moms have the same great ideas. LOL! I did the same with my girls. The youngest doesn't want to work in medicine; hwr, there is a flicker of caregiver in the peripheral. She has always wanted to with women who have to fight for right to learn & live despite culture & religion. It has a lot to do w/why she chose cultural anthropology w/focus in middle eastern studies. Both girls have grown up supporting & fighting for those who have few to fight for them or with them. My husband & I chose to send the girls to public school (we have an excellent school district) while also home-schooling. It's given them the best foundation. I've fought with multiple (4 types) autoimmune diseases and damages they have caused to my body so I can definitely understand your extensive knowledge of the medical language. (I have a retinal disease w/optic nerve damage too; lost my license to blindness more than 2 decades ago, but I still retain light perception w/some clarity if one can call looking thru drinking straws w/saran wrap over the ends clarity... lol!) And you are so right on the point that automation will never take away our daughters' career. My MIL, other family members, & I have said the same many times too. It's about the best job security of any other field out there. I know I keep numerous specialty fields in business, as I'm sure you do as well. So sorry to hear about your accident. My oldest was t-boned too but thankfully the hit wasn't anywhere close to what you sustained. You are lucky to be alive! About a month before I was to meet my father-in-law for the first time, he was in a multi-vehicle pile up on the interstate. He wasn't able to stop before rear-ending a dump truck as the truck driver was trying to avoid the vehicle in front of him & in front of that one, etc... He died on impact and thru sheer divine providence, his wife (2nd wife; he moved out west & remarried after he & my MIL divorced, which is why it was about 10yrs before the chance came up to finally put into motion possibly meeting him) somehow survived though how is unbelievable. Sadly, she had to be put into a medically-induced coma to give her any chance of survival & even that sliver was tiny. It was almost a year before she had any knowledge that her husband died. While I was sad for my husband & his brothers, their kids & ours, I was happy for his stepsons. At least one of them survived. Best wishes & gentle hugs.

@threecturner354

6 жыл бұрын

Thee Mademoiselle Guess what everybody I know doing it for the money. It's crazy

I think these comments let you know you are not alone. I spent 26 being miserable and abused in nursing. Spending my day off feeling awful and sick over the thought of having to go to work the next day. Many times I looked for jobs outside of nursing, but the pay wasn't as good, so I stuck with it. Seven months ago God put me in a spot we're I didn't have a choice. I have been in customer service ever since and excelling. People asked why I left nursing for customer service and they never believe the answer "to get away from the abuse." I recently went out with a couple of former coworkers, when I told them how well I was treated by my current employer, the looks on their faces reminded me why I had left. They were in shock and disbelief that your employer and coworkers would treat people like mine do. Yes, I make less money, but I am happy and content. For the first time in my adult life I am not hating going to work.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

DeeDee Porter Yes, Most definitely DeeDee! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Money takes you but so far. It’s all good seeing those first few checks then reality hits you like a ton of bricks. Having peace of mind just means so much more! It’s just so crazy how we have been taught to believe being disrespected should be expected and tolerated. I think not! Thank You for sharing your experience♥️

@zabssoutherngirl2019

6 жыл бұрын

"Yes, I make less money, but I am happy and content." Amen!!! I love that.

@SexiPlaygirl1983

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it's abuse on all sides from the patients the doctors and the administration. I only do patient care as agency now.

@Pinesol605

6 жыл бұрын

Many blessings to you so good that your happier now.

@edithhhmiliann8925

6 жыл бұрын

Yes now I don’t feel alone I am a CNA . Was going for my lvn but it’s true we never enough we work our butts off but never satisfied. We get yelled at anyways we work short and still . We could work to fast but the safety if we work to slow ppl are waiting on you. NEVER ENOUGH

I regret this career so much. I really dont know what to do right now. 😭 God please lead me the way.

@truthserum5855

4 жыл бұрын

Consider esthetics. Nurse estheticians are in demand. And you can even have your own non-invasive spa if you want. I am a certified Myotonologist (BSN). If I wasn't 61, it's what I would do.

@NashleyC

4 жыл бұрын

Radiation Therapist

@soulsearch1234

4 жыл бұрын

There are an endless amount of options in nursing. There are so many that I am 100 percent sure you can find one that works for you. Explore all of your options, there are so many.

@pink1237480

4 жыл бұрын

My mother wants me to be a nurse more than I do I know I can do it but it's not my passion animals are.

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both. But to be honest I won't quit nursing all together. I left a hospital job for a clinic and it's much better. Different type of busy. But it beats 12 hr nights by a long shot

3 months before graduation and I quit. It was not for me. This career was supposed to take me out of poverty but I couldn't let my mental health suffer anymore. Now I'm studying for a new career. Something that I am happy with!

@Datb2

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what you are doing ?

Nursing is a very tough job and they don't get the respect they deserve !!!

@truthserum5855

4 жыл бұрын

It's not just tough; it's dangerous.

@lovamigaming2569

4 жыл бұрын

Truth Serum ik it is but in what way?

@cloudsunicorns194

4 жыл бұрын

Or the pay

@starg785

4 жыл бұрын

likeitis it also not enough pay too much stress

@Me-ru6cl

4 жыл бұрын

star G exactly

Life is short and I would advise anyone who is unhappy in whatever you are doing to get out..Life is to short to be miserable...

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Amen Amen Amen!

A nurse once told me that there is no nursing shortage. She said that if all the nurses that quit came back there would be no shortage. Nurses burn out in about 5 years. I’ve met nurses that shouldn’t be nurses....you made the right choice! God Bless!

I quit nursing dec 2021. I realized that my passion for caring was truly centered in Gods and caring for my husband, children and serving others. I am a great nurse because my passion is literally to care, but the environment just pushes you away. So much witchcraft in the profession (intimidation, manipulation and domination). Being a homemaker is my peace and I’m learning my true role as a woman. Also, started a logistics business shortly after leaving and my husband and I plan to to do this to prepare for times ahead and be a blessing to others that need it. God bless you!

Just received my rejection letter to a nursing program and as I finished reading it, tears began rolling down my face.. I was so relieved. Now I have no idea what to do, but I am so happy again :)

@CariBaez

6 жыл бұрын

Bucketlicious why do you think you got rejected? You applied to more programs? Persist ..

@yourgirlraex3

5 жыл бұрын

I wish the absolute best for you! You will find out what you want to do in due time :)

@lindafinney

5 жыл бұрын

NURSING IS HELL! Be glad you did not get in. I have lost track of the times I am have been sick from it and I lost track at 138 people I was with that died in front of me. Lots of death and sickness in this field daily!

@Moola444

5 жыл бұрын

LindaLou From Wyoming that’s your experience. There’s so much more to nursing than death.

@evelynbrown4216

5 жыл бұрын

@@lindafinney And lots of sleepless nights re- thinking a decision. Did I do my best? Did I make a MISTAKE? Nursing is internal and external hell and it IS a beast. At times.

I'm glad you shared this video because I've been struggling the fence about nursing but I love doing hair and makeup but I'm going to follow my passion and follow the gift that God gave me because whatever you are good at and your passion that is what your supposed to do because he gave that to you

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Hey my girl! This is exactly why God gave me the courage to post this. You heard my story---don't make it yours. I am not saying do not do nursing. Nursing is def rewarding. I just say do not do it if you feel guilted into it or you feel its the safe choice. You love hair and makeup and you're great at it---go after it! God gave you the gift so use it. You're not helping people by being on the fence. Get off the fence and do your thing! (Telling you this and myself this). We're in this together😉💕

@ITSJAZZYJAE

6 жыл бұрын

Randomly Oni C definitely hun your encouragement is helping people thank you for sharing 💋💋

@TheBiblicalDreamInterpreter

6 жыл бұрын

IT'SJAZZYJAE Do what you love! Blessings!

@mabelle_annerose

6 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@Yukia76

6 жыл бұрын

You are so right. I prayed and the Lord told me to pursue my passion. And I am volunteering at a hospital, I love the medical field of helping people I feel so good about myself. And I know that I will soon be getting paid for it. I tell my kids do something that you love that if did not get paid for it you still would do it.So many people have careers or jobs and hate getting up everyday, Why put yourself threw that

I'm starting my nursing program next week. This video's making me nervous! But i am passionate about being a nurse, hopefully it works out well.

@jessicajones2414

4 жыл бұрын

NurseJen healthcare is hard and nurses are often abused but lots of nurses love what they do. They just need a little reminder sometimes.

@krisd9588

4 жыл бұрын

NurseJen Keep with it! I love my nursing job and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made with my life. That being said, if you find it’s not for you, don’t feel bad about leaving the profession. Everyone has different passions, so if you truest feel passionate about nursing, you will do just fine. It’s such an amazing field and it’s such a cool job! Some days I feel like I’m fighting the grim reaper to save a life, other days I’m celebrating someone beating cancer or crying with them as they tell me about their struggles with addiction. Be kind, be understanding, always try and put yourself in your patients’ shoes. If people are mean or angry ask yourself how you might feel- empathize with them, let them know you’re on their side- you make a lot of strong connections with patients and family that way. Best of luck future nurse!

@travelwithgeminiqueen

4 жыл бұрын

NurseJen if nursing is your heart continue pushing. I’ve been a nurse for 26 years. I was so happy in this profession for most of my career. It’s what I wanted to do. I did very well. I worked my way up. I did med surge, cardtele, ER. I was a preceptor, charge nurse, manager and now nurse Administrator. I have taught and encouraged so many others. I am no longer happy in this profession. My passion has changed. I’ve gave my all and I have nothing else to give to this profession. I’m going to follow my new joy so that others like you who are passionate about the profession care take the torch. This young lady clearly never wanted this. Yes it is a very hard profession. It will suck you dry if you don’t create balance within yourself. Good luck and best wishes to you!

@travelwithgeminiqueen

4 жыл бұрын

ariunsanaa dolgorsuren I’m done with nursing. Traveling is my passion. I’m a solo traveler now. Writing books and teaching women and some men how to travel solo safely. https:://pacnplay.com is my website. I didn’t think I would ever lose my passion for nursing but I did.

@chantewilson1794

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

Girl this spoke to me! I’m changing my major to education because I’ve waisted 3 years of my life going through school for nursing . My dad told me to be a CNA the whole time I was going to school and I’m so glad I listened to my dad 😩. I’ve seen so much! The nurses really don’t care , they’re very disorganized, rude and talk down on CNAs like we were below them. I hated the medical field but I’m glad I went through it to open my eyes. I think everybody who wants to be a nurse/doctor should be a CNA for at least 6 months first

You realized your current career was not something that made you happy and made the change when you were young. You actually saved yourself several years of misery.

I quit nursing after 12 years. It’s truly a thankless job. You do not make enough money for all the responsibilities you have. Constantly worrying about losing your license over countless things. It was not worth it to me. It took me years to actually quit even though I knew I wanted to. Once I quit, it was so freeing. I always get asked if you were a nurse, why do you work here? People don’t get how hard becoming a nurse is & how miserable of a job it can be. I still pay student loan debt to this day. Listen to your intuition and follow your dreams. No regrets!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

🙌✊💜💜💜

@neckisstiff

6 жыл бұрын

I was in an accelerated nursing program and yes it was busy, but I knew in my heart it wasn't for me. I quit after 5 months and decided to pursue my Masters instead and happy about my decision.

@linnmacdonald2246

6 жыл бұрын

SPOT ON!

@beccabean5770

6 жыл бұрын

Donna Martin what are you doing for work now? I'm 10 years in & stuck on Tele & I don't care for it.

@axiss5321

6 жыл бұрын

Same boat here. Just curious as to what you're doing now.

just made the hard decision of nursing not being for me and feeling like a disappointment. and then i open youtube and the first thing that popped up was this video. definitely a sign from God. thank you

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

What you doing now?

I'm a nursing school drop out too. I felt really guilty quitting, but I just found it so unbearably dull, like being a glorified maid. I felt like my intellect was literally rotting

@refinedGolddd

4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Blue I felt the same way and I carried all A’s

@aleksap5459

4 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. Why I’m going for med

@beatnikrn2945

4 жыл бұрын

The sad thing is that 15 years ago, nurses had to use their brains. And the ones who made A’s in school were the worst nurses bc they were simply good test takers and there is a certain level of intuitive thinking that can’t be taught. Human anatomy may be an exact science, but human behavior is not. And 9 times out of 10 the “I got all A’s, and I never studied!” Types were either flushed out, or wound up failing the NCLEX or went into management. That’s the problem with nursing today. The ones coming out of school with all A’s and no common sense are taking over as hospitals are requiring bachelors degrees. The ones of us who worked our way up from CNA to bachelors are trying to adjust to the dumbing down of nurses, and trying to keep 22 year olds who have never had a job, but think they know everything, from killing people. Tests prepare you for tests. Experience prepares you for experience.

@aleksap5459

4 жыл бұрын

Beatnik RN interesting point. I recently finished nursing at uni, and my course was different in the sense that we didn’t get many tests at all, just more assignments. Overall I found these to have little benefit. However some assignments, like ones where we critically appraised nursing practice or examined errors/adverse events that we witnessed on placement, I found very useful and insightful. At the end of the day though, nobody really cares about our scores. In fact, in Australia, there’s no NCLEX. Getting into a graduate program is dependent on your clinical performance on placement and your nurse referees - GPA doesn’t make much of an impact. If you don’t do well in one of your final placements, your employment opportunities are shot. Nobody cares about your grades. That’s how I think it should be. All my memorable learning experiences were on the floor as a student.

@mariedockery738

4 жыл бұрын

I quit too! I absolutely hated it. It did not align with my soul or spirit.

I'm quitting nursing in a few days to pursue my dream of being an airline pilot. I never wanted to be a nurse, i told my parents about my dream of being a pilot and they laughed and said "where would you get the time to be a wife". I have been a nurse for 2 months and i am very unhappy. Your video made a difference in this stage of my life!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

joy ekakitie ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🙌🏾Go Joy Go!!! Shine in the sky 🌌!! I hope one day I’ll get to be one of your passengers! Please let me know how everything goes and you have my support!

@vivianmwangi6176

6 жыл бұрын

joy ekakitie pursue your dreams girl happiness is essential with a career that you'll do for the rest of your life

@Ladyj94

6 жыл бұрын

No disrespect to your parents but parents don’t realize how much weight their words have on us .. they can say the most hurtful things without realizing it . You go girl and become that pilot! just as long your successful and HAPPY that’s all that should matter

@mrs.deshawnmaydwell744

6 жыл бұрын

joy ekakitie totally do it! A pilot...how amazing and exciting! I don't know you but I'm totally behind you!🤗

@S.E.M.876

6 жыл бұрын

Omg, I have my degree in health administration and my true passion and when I tell people at my job that I want to become an airline pilot they say that I’m better off as a flight attendant, or what am I gonna do with my degree, and all types of negative remarks, trying to get me down and change my mind. But by the grace of God I WILL PURSUE MY PASSION. by the end of the yr or the beginning of 2019. I’ve learnt to never listen to other people or tell them your plan.

I’m a nurse and I wanted my daughter to become a nurse. She became a nursing assistant first and found out that nursing was not for her. And now she is studying Human Resources. I’m glad she had the encouragement to tell me. I tell everyone nursing is not for everyone u do have to have a passion for it.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Thank God she was brave and Thank God you were such a great Mom to love her in spite of your own desires!! 💖

I hate being a nurse. Cant wait to leave this career. Love the vulnerability and thank you for posting this. So many nurses I work with hate being a nurse.

I’ve been an LPN for three years now and I’m no longer interesting in furthering my career to be an RN. I’ve realized that this isn’t my passion and this career is affecting my mental health so much. I’m aware every career has stress. But what I experienced as a nurse was too much. It is not worth it at all. I love videos like these because it shows me that I’m not alone. Just a tip for any young person going into a field because their parents pushed or groomed them to be a nurse, doctor etc. Don’t do it. Follow your passion. At the end of the day, those pressuring you to go into the field aren’t living your life. They don’t know the stress, depression or anxiety you may go through. Live for you.

@carolkolenda1843

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you made this video... Nursing is emotionally draining! It looks good the pay and you will always have a job. But the few patients you have in school, it doesn't prepare you for taking care of 40 patients. The stress...and how can you not take it home with you.Too much responsibility human life, you can t make mistakes...

@MarjyGTV

Жыл бұрын

Im an LPN and I 100% agree. I used to get pressured from everyone around me to get my RN but something in the back of my mind was telling me it’s just not the right move at the moment. After this pandemic I’m sooo happy I never went through with it. I love the helping people aspect of nursing but everything else with the politics and feeling like I’m in a corporation is really starting to get to me ..

@astridediva

Жыл бұрын

Are you still doing nursing ? If not what else are you doing ? I’m debating if I should continue nursing school 😢. I work at a hospital as a pct now and it makes me hate healthcare.

I'm in tears right now, my whole entire family is counting on me to go to nursing school and i'm going along with it but deep down inside I know that I don't want to do that. I actually got into a great nursing school last year but something happened and i had to completely stop. I believe that was a sign from God but then got brainwashed again by my family to the point where I started believing that even God wanted me to be a nurse but that's not the case. He's actually calling me to business. I pray that God gives me strength i really love this video because it opened my eyes to reality. God will totally bless you for this.

@NolaJ_

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Praying for you also!

@msch3891

6 жыл бұрын

All Things Nola Do what you really want to do. Do not waste your time and money. The money will come. Be happy!

@NolaJ_

6 жыл бұрын

Ms ch Oh my goodness I can't thank you enough for the support. God bless!

@gudgurlgonebadd

6 жыл бұрын

U can still finish nursing and go into business. The nursing field is soooo broad

My Lord!!!!! When you said 'just because you can do something, does not mean that is meant for you', you are preaching it. A law professor said that in a seminar one day & it hit me like an AK 47. He actually said 'just because you can do something, does not mean that you should'. I knew from that day; I was done pursuing law. Now a bachelor and master degree later, I am going to pursue nursing. I have always wanted to be one, and after much prayer, I will do it. God gave me so many signs. Also, I do not think any of my degrees are a waste. Preparation is never a waste of time & God is always on time. Thanks for your story. You will be fine. You are blessed.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

💗💗💗🙌🙌🙌

Nursing isn’t a lavish profession it’s tough. I’m in my first year as a nurse and it’s a dog eat dog world. I realized this is why the majority of nurses quit this career and move on from bedside. I’m miserable and depressed..My coworkers are a bunch of bullies and backstabbers. Working in a hospital sucks don’t pursue it unless your going into l&d; OR etc

@thequantum_revival

4 жыл бұрын

Isabella I understand 100%. Let’s all help each other out

@terriholliday8038

4 жыл бұрын

Isabella those bitches. Bite back. Stand up for yourself. Then they will leave you alone

@NurseNick420

3 жыл бұрын

I would consider looking into other hospitals. Good coworkers mean the world and can drastically change your opinion of the profession for better or worse. Nurses do eat their young sadly which is why you need to show them that you're better than them. Walk in those doors with your chin up and show them how you are not intimidated by their behavior. They will soon leave you alone 😃

@zachdonaldson4848

Ай бұрын

You nailed it with the dog eat dog term

I’ve been nursing for nearly a year now and the last few weeks I’ve been feeling exactly this. Nursing is HARD emotionally, physically and it affects your life around you. I definitely take things home and am constantly anxious being responsible for people’s lives. I’m currently looking into other degrees, I love knowledge and love to study but I’m lost as what to do. I know I have something to fall back on if I’m ever struggling financially but I feel I need to follow my heart. Thank you so much for this!

@Humbleears

4 жыл бұрын

I’m currently doing home health which should be low stress but I still have anxiety. I am emotionally not happy being a nurse, and I’ve realized my mental health comes first. I’m also afraid to career jump especially right now with covid-19. I need to follow my heart. What have you decided to do?

@lozzamozza340

4 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Mota I enrolled to do a bachelor of justice and criminology I’m in my first semester making options for myself! Super interesting

@dee27206

3 жыл бұрын

@@lozzamozza340 what kind of job can you get with that?

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

@@lozzamozza340 how it going? Week 2 and already depressed literally. Cna was wayy better

@lozzamozza340

Жыл бұрын

@@prettygirl_1626 wow thanks for bringing this thread back 😂 I completely changed degrees to follow my passion, I’ve nearly finished my first year of architecture studying online whilst working in coronary care, I feel like the anxiety gets a little better but my hearts not been in it for a while. I will say it’s never too late to change career just gotta give it time to find passions that align with your lifestyle

Thank you for sharing your story! I am an RN and currently possess licenses in LPN & RN. I have been practicing nursing as an RN for the past 16 years. I LOVED nursing, but lately, with all the changes in healthcare, the short-staffing, disrespect (from patients/families & administration) and unappreciated for the work we do, it has become harder and harder for me to go into work. I pray everyday for a "good day," but FOR ME, it just seems like there is always a challenges. At this point, I just feel "burnt out." I WOULD like to continue nursing, because I DO love nursing, just not what I am doing RIGHT NOW. I work on a fast-paced, high stress and high turn-over medical/surgical unit. The demands are so many and increasing, but they want you out on time, irregardless of what type of day you had, the short-staffing or how high the nurse:pt ratio was....AND they give you grief for any "incidental" overtime you end up doing, blaming it on poor time management. I'm praying for guidance right now and an open door of opportunity for a position and area of nursing that God wants me in. By the way, my grandmother, who is a devout, born-again Christian told me that, "The Lord" told her to tell me to not take this current position, but I was unhappy at the previous job and wanted to leave and was disobedient. I'm suffering for it now! Let's pray for one another my sister!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Granny's always know!!! My grandmother def shared a few things with me and I didn't listen and I def had to pay for it! Thank You for sharing that with me and the prayers! I am sending some prayers up for you for that position to come with your name on it!! 😘💓Def come back and let me know when it does 🙏

@beckypartin1021

6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you being so honest about this i became a CNA then i was going to go get my License LPN license but i felt just like u my grandma was RN for years i had to help myself emotionally girl make your self happy do other job above all make u Happy i stay in it for 6years when i could have done something else to make myself happy not my husband or parents but myself happy u have gotten a lot figured out I'm happy u did before u got bad depressed like i did one of my happy times was quiting my job as a nurse life is really to short now I'm sick it's bad i wish i had those 6years back to spend with my kids and my husband has passed away .I'm really glad u know what to do to make it better I'm proud of u young lady I'm sure your parents and husband will tell u i wish u much love and happiness thank u for your story u go girl LoL

@nerseey67

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. And yes, life IS too short! God bless!!

@emrej2527

6 жыл бұрын

God bless. Seems like it's time to make a move. There are so many options within nursing and a jump to another kind of nursing could make the biggest difference

@nerseey67

6 жыл бұрын

Amen!! I agree!!

I am a nurse and loved nursing and always wanted to be a nurse. I loved being a nursing student although it was the hardest thing I had ever done up to that point. But when I graduated, passed the NCLEX and got into the real world it was completely different than what I had expected. I have worked in different specialties of nursing and all of them that required direct patient care was terrible. The way nurses are treated in the hospital, nursing homes and home care is the worse. It was rare that I got the support that I needed to care for my patients when thing were in disarray. I encourage anyone that want to get into nursing to think long and hard and shadow nurses in various settings before making the final decision.

@Stanfordk08

6 жыл бұрын

They definitely lied to us! I was like "THIS IS NOT WHAT NCLEX WAS TALKIN BOUT"

@ccalexander1924

6 жыл бұрын

KcollinsRN that’s what I akways said about Radiology . Don’t do it or shadow a tech for 6 months bc it sure is difference then what you think it is

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

What you doing now? Feeling sane sane depressed

We’re going into 2020 soon, yet this is so relevant to me right now! Thank you for your transparency 🙏🏾

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

This shows nothing has changed in nursing at all

@daniellewardd

3 жыл бұрын

Well, well, well...

@Michelleduah2304

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniellewardd lmfaoooo

I have so much respect for you for being strong enough to obtain your degree, and even stronger to walk away. I think it’s so wonderful of you to put your story out there, and to be so up front about it. If your video reaches even just a few people thinking about going into nursing who have doubts then I hope it helps them to make the right decision.

Damn girl!! You a lion!!! To finish nursing school without a true deep passion for it is amazing shit!!! Great job girl!! All around! Thank you for posting!!! You are on the right track!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Hey hey now! A lion! I'll def take that lol but I definitely just chalk it up to my persistence and drive to complete something no matter what! Gift and a curse, I guess. Thank You, Tasha 💜

@brownandabroad4865

6 жыл бұрын

Wake Up this is true. I could never! Such hard and thankless work

@silvergal8802

6 жыл бұрын

Wake Up ii

@domenicachacon8970

6 жыл бұрын

Wake Up EXACTLYYYY.... like after one semester i knew i was done with it because it wasnt for me. You are so strong girl!!!

@squirrel239

3 жыл бұрын

It's been 3 years when you wrote this comment but it's still relevant. I want to quit nursing school but I was pressured by my family and I graduated on a field who doesn't bring me any joy and I felt miserable and guilty because I didn't like it. When you graduate from high school you have little time to think what is the right path to chose.

Damn......sis I thought I was alone. Thank you for being amazing and brave to posting this.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

You are def not alone!!

Wow, I’ll be more kinder and understanding to nurses.

@squidleyskidley

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s a miserable job, especially when patients beat you up (literally or figuratively).

Girl you just ripped my heart out and stomped on it. This was literally me in 2015--almost word for word. I went into nursing because I came from a medical family and it seemed like the right thing to do. I only did well in school subjects I found personally interesting, which is why I didn't go the med school route. The pre-reqs were going to be so boring, I'd never have gotten the grades required to get into med school. So I went with nursing because I knew at least the classes would be interesting. I really enjoyed nursing school, but around my senior year it hit me that I liked nursing SCHOOL, but was going to hate being a nurse--but by that point, I was already three years in and it was too late. To make matters worse, I'd taken a second part time job my senior year with an airline and was like oh shit--I love this... I don't know that I'll ever love nursing as much as I love this... So I finished out nursing school, and like you, graduation day was one of the saddest of my life. I felt SO crap. I didn't apply straight away to nursing jobs because I was also a competitive dancer and wanted to see if I could get into a touring show for a bit, just to get it out of my system before committing to real life. Well that screwed the pooch, because a year later, no one would hire me as a new grad nurse, who'd been out of school for a year. I ended up having to move states to get a job, and it turned out the job was a profit-driven (even though it was a non-profit, research hospital) hell hole. I lasted a year of having to supply my car with tissues to accommodate my crying on the way home every night before finally admitting I was just straight up in the wrong field. I had to go through all the phases you talked about... Grief, embarrassment, having to defend my decision to everyone I knew, being told I just hadn't found the "right" nursing job, etc. It sucked so hard. In the end, it was worth it. I got re-hired by my airline, and now, five years later, I'm knee deep in a Masters of Aerospace Management program and I couldn't be happier. Moral of the story is, if it feels wrong, it is wrong. Stop and think before you waste literal years of your life. Good for you for following your heart, and for sharing your story. I feel better now.

@NehaSharma-wq9yc

4 ай бұрын

" If it feels wrong, then it is wrong " - Woww . Truest words spoken

When you realize while watching a video about ignoring signs that you yourself are ignoring the same signs.

Hi, To go thru nursing school & not have a passion for it, complete it & pass the boards means you have great self-motivation & drive. You can succeed in whatever profession God has purposes for you. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you enjoy doing or are passionate about doing?

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Julia! You know I never even thought about it that way. You just blessed me girl! I don't mind at all. I'm glad you asked actually. I am so passionate about so many things honestly BUT everything is centered around helping others actualize their potential and turn it into reality while cultivating healthy relationships (with self, parents, peers, husband/wife, food etc.) My channel is pretty much everything I am passionate about all in one place 💖

@liz5473

6 жыл бұрын

Julia Taylor Lol right! Girly said she did the bare minimum. Oh lord Plesse bless me with these "bare minimum" grades and bare minimum strength. Lol. Nice video.

I'm in my late 30s and I've learned it's not all about how much money you make and what others think. It's what you want. I am a teacher and I LOVE it. Maybe teaching nursing would help?

Started nursing school and passed all my classes the first semester, but never felt as passionate as my other classmates. I hated waking up everyday because of how intense my anxiety fits were. I felt unhappy and I just couldn’t picture myself doing that. I thought I did but I really was there to make my family proud of me and to make sure I was gonna live without starving or being worried about money like I have been all my life. Just finished the semester last month and decided I wasn’t gonna go back. It sucks and I felt shame for a while but I’m proud of myself for keeping that integrity with myself. It’s better to do something that will make you proud of yourself and generally happy before anything. I’m still learning this lesson, but at least I’m learning it now.

@chunkaccinoniks6296

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasmine408 I’m currently in my third semester to be a physical therapist assistant! I think something that really helped for me was calling to ask if I can shadow some therapists at some outpatient clinics, researching into more of what they do, and getting information from my school’s program. My advice would be that if you really don’t feel a passion for healthcare at all even after shadowing some potential careers you might be interested in, please don’t be afraid to back out. Honestly, it’s better to not waste your time and money finding that out. I would’ve told my younger self to take my time and not worry about not being in school until I figured out what I REALLY wanted to do. Also, I think I’ve had to do some internal work with overcoming imposter syndrome and finding ways to decompress. This will be so important! And I really got in my head about the expectations my family had on me. Really, they just want to see me happy and flourish in whatever way I do. Any parent would want to see that in their child even though they may pressure you at times to go in a certain direction. At the end of the day, it’s your own life that no one else can dictate for you or shame you for. Please don’t let others pressure you. Find what resonates in your heart and don’t be afraid to take some time to figure it out like…seriously. Some of my classmates are in their 30s and 40s and they’re glad they’re doing this now :)

Thank you for sharing your experience. Nursing is one of the most demanding jobs. It takes so much out of you. If your heart isn't in it you have to get out.

It's weird that I came across your video... as I'm sitting at home tryna figure out what is my purpose in life... what am I passionate about... why am I sitting here letting life pass me by without knowing what/where I want to be? I've always wanted to be a nurse but never pursued it. Instead, I got a Medical Assistant certificate and don't even work in that field. I'm praying and hoping that God will guide me in the right direction. As for you, don't feel bad about it. You deserve to be happy with any career you choose. It's your life :) Thanks for this vid!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Dyneisha!! Go for nursing girl if that is what you truly want! Just as you told me I deserve to be happy with any career I choose---so do you!! I am rooting for you and I appreciate your love and support also. God got you girl and your purpose is within you already💕

@dyneishaericka3384

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you babe!

@autumnonpurpose

6 жыл бұрын

Dyneisha Brown I’m a CMA currently and thinking of my next steps

@dyneishaericka3384

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck on whatever it is that you have in mind next 🤗

@In-bx2rh

5 жыл бұрын

Dyneisha Ericka hey im getting enrolled in school to become a medical assistant...is there any tips you could give me in moving forward in this position

i quit my job 3 months ago ill find a another job soon, not worried about it ! life is to short to be unhappy at job when we all know no company cares about you

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

I'm quitting today after 4 months of doing psych as a new grad. I had 10 patients to take care of and most were aggressive males. Plus they told me I had to do charge nurse duties. Plus, it's not giving me any experience other than stare at a computer and almost get hit by patients. It was the only job presented to me at the time and it's night shift too 12 hr. Ever since I started night I've not been the same my body is so confused and I haven't slept well in 2 weeks. I had to give it up I couldn't do one more night anymore. I tried days it was even worse I wasn't improving at all on top of that. Quitting was hard at first but it was well worth it. I know I'll find another hospital job but for me I couldn't take going to a unit almost every day where most of the nurses looked down on me as some incompetent weak link. It was humiliating and embarrassing. I had to be honest with myself that I was simply no good at the job. It's not worth it. As a new grad, if you know you won't make it 6 months get the hell out early especially when you're still on orientation.

@dee27206

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariekano9730 what did you end up doing?

Oh my god girl this spoke to me. I have been trying to become a nurse for 7 years I finally got into a BSN program and now I realize nursing was never for me. God has a bigger plan.

@AnnaBulaklak369

4 жыл бұрын

Elisa Bee Same here. Dropped out of Nursing school cause of psychological problems. Noticed that Nursing isn’t really for me and I shouldn’t limit myself.

@InsideeBeauty

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s exactly how I feel now !!!

@kiaharper7172

2 жыл бұрын

What's the plan??

@petrichorandmoss

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! There was always something there keeping me from obtaining it. Now that I can, everything in my gut is screaming not to, it's a daily challenge to fight what society has told us about working in the system. I've decided to work for myself.

@LiiSADuH

2 жыл бұрын

@@kiaharper7172 went into project management

I'm basically crying watching this. You're future is so bright and by you following your heart says a lot. You have the kindest soul and I have so much faith in you and your decision. I love you!!!!!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh that means THE absolute most Marcyyyy!!!You have no idea! I love you more foooo! 😁💕💕💕💕

@jelicianorwood24

6 жыл бұрын

Aww. I feel same about her too because this is how I feel.

You did the right thing. I just walked away after 22 years. Got tired of the politics, negative co-workers, unappreciative families and doctors. You walking away early is going to lead to a happy life. I couldn’t because I had a family and responsibilities. As a result I feel like I have wasted a lot of my life, but I was determined to not end my life being miserable and working in a very negative environment. Let me give everyone something to think about. Average age expectancy is 84 years old. Say you are presently 30 years old. That means you have about 54 years left to live on average. If you sleep 8 hours a day that is 18 of the 54 years that you will be sleeping, so you have about 36 years to work and enjoy yourself and everything else. If you work only 40 hours a week then out of the 36 years, approximately 12 years will be spent working. Now you are left with 24 years. Say you are showering, grooming and commuting 2 hours a day. That is approximately 5 years out of your life. Now you are down to 19 years to really live your life out of 54 years. This is why it is absolutely necessary that you love what you are doing. Your daily activities is what you are trading your life for, so we all need to constantly be vigilant of our time and happiness and say “no” to everything else.

@an2ny482

5 жыл бұрын

And how pray sir, are you gonna pay for 54 years of doing exactly what you want, any time you want?

@marksanders8095

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t understand your comment or your point. My point is to do something you enjoy doing and do not waste your time on anything else because you actually only have a few years in the grand scheme of things to really enjoy yourself so it is very important that you enjoy your work. If you don’t like what you are doing you need to make a change now because you are wasting your life. If you put up with a job that you do not like you will wake up one day and realize that your life has past you by

@truthserum5855

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone thinks they have a lot of time...Until they don't.

@marlina22

4 жыл бұрын

This is how I feel as a CNA!!!!

@cmlanga

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Sanders Wooow thank you

This is exactly what I am going through right now . I was praying for God to show me something and I can across your video !! I’m glad to see I’m not the only person who is going through this struggle . Thank you so much for sharing your story .

You really just finalized my decision that nursing isn't for me thank you.

i graduated a few years ago in accounting and finance from one the nations top Us business schools and was working for Goldman sachs. i am making over 100k but it has literally sucked the life out of me. I could not see myself doing this for another year and will be putting in my resignation after tax season and pursuing what i always wanted to do which is computer programming. 😁

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

✊✊✊✊I respect that!! That takes a lot to step away from that amount of money. Big ups to you and I hope others see your comment!

@JessicaOlivia

6 жыл бұрын

WOW good luck and so much respect for you 🙌 You'll do amazing!

@CheckdatOutable

6 жыл бұрын

I think theres a IT nurse. I believe they are called like informatic nurse? Is that what you are trying to pursue?

@arbitrarylib

4 жыл бұрын

Amen.

Honey your nursing degree gives you knowledge. It also gives you critical thinking skills. They can be translated into other things. Use your knowledge to help people in your own way. The main thing is YOU HAVE CREDENTIALS!!!!!!!!!!! You achieved that goal, be proud!!!!! Continue to use your conviction to figure out what you want to do. 💯👍🏽💯👍🏽💯👍🏽

@dorishanna4945

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Judkins-van buren

@saraxavier6286

5 жыл бұрын

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@jessicagousse85

5 жыл бұрын

This comment gave me life!!!!

@Incognitocita

4 жыл бұрын

Fiskite 💙💛

@truthserum5855

4 жыл бұрын

I believed that lie, too.

Sweetheart, I’m an RN and I know how hard it is! I have a huge passion for nursing and sincerely am so happy with my career choice. That being said, everyone has a different plan and is passionate about different things. If being a nurse didn’t make you happy, that is okay. A lot of respect that you went through with it and tried it out, but found it wasn’t for you. Be proud! So many people keep with a career where they are miserable. Life is too short to be stuck in a job you hate. You have the wisdom to recognize that early on in your life. You have such bravery and you’re helping so many other people right now with your message. Life is a journey-this was part of your story, and now you are starting a new chapter. I hope you find a career where you feel fulfilled and happy- I want you to feel the happiness that I feel with nursing. You will find your fit; you’re a beautiful strong and intelligent woman; keep faith, love.

My feeling is that one must be born a nurse. I spent years doing all kinds of factory work, office work, etc, before finally going to nursing school and graduating at the age of 51 years old. Looking back at my life it dawned on me that I had always been a nurse in my relationships with family and friends/ Nursing is not for everyone, you have got to feel it.

For anybody having doubts about going to community college: There is nothing wrong with going to community college. The only difference between my friend and I is the debt. Signing the loan papers is easy. Once you get your first bill from the lender, reality kicks in REAL QUICK.

@rickis8252

6 жыл бұрын

so true!!!!!

@omarh4694

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

This was probably the most honest, sincere, heartfelt video I have watched on youtube!!! You go babygirl!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Psalm_27.4

6 жыл бұрын

Bronzy Ace I was thinking the same--the most honest, most courageous KZread I can recall seeing! 😍

I watched this 2 years ago before I started nursing school and even tho I’m graduating this year, I still feel the same. Gonna finish my degree and work enough to pay off my loans. It’s not a lot, thank goodness, and then I’m gone. This is killing my spirit.

@jgloryrich4967

Ай бұрын

@amber0290 I start school soon to get my lpn. What don't you like about the school aspect?

Thank you for being so candid and open. Praying 🙏🏽 for you! Stay encouraged xo

Nursing is hard and draining... it has to be a calling.

@CariBaez

6 жыл бұрын

NolaBaby83 just like being a physician. That is why they are One. Haha

@lindafinney

5 жыл бұрын

Amen! and Amen!

@melopsicodelia

5 жыл бұрын

@@CariBaez They are one??? Your not making much sense hun.

@erickanew

5 жыл бұрын

It's a job, like many others. Not that bad

@dentfortune7271

5 жыл бұрын

Truth.

THATS HOW I FEEL. I did it for my family and I hate being a nurse. I love to help people but I can’t be a nurse.

@nancyluberisse88

3 жыл бұрын

Me to girl

@sbllllkkgjh

2 жыл бұрын

Me too .nursing is not good carrier option. nursing becoming your life is hell

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

What u doing now?

@Iwasted20dollars

Жыл бұрын

@@prettygirl_1626 I’m an emt trying to be paramedic

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

@@Iwasted20dollars cool. How long was you a nurse?

I want to thank you for making this video. I watched this 3 years ago and I was in a similar position as you. You really spoke to me and your video gave me the last push I needed to follow my dreams. I was a nursing major in college struggling to continue because with each class i took i dreaded the field more and more. It took a toll on me mentally because I felt too far in to change anything and stuck. I decided to finally change my major even if it means graduating later, even though everyone around me questioned me, even though i wasnt sure if it was the right path for me, but i took the leap of faith on myself. And it payed off. I switched to graphic design 3 years ago and I am still so passionate about it and start my first internship next week, and i am HAPPY. To anyone struggling in college unsure of changing their major because they are scared, I say follow what you are curious and passionate about, take that leap of faith, and work hard! It is NEVER too late! You can do this!

I'm so happy that I watched your video. I'm currently attending a university and was majoring in nursing and changed my major to psychology this semester of my sophomore year of college. Ever since I changed my major a lot of my family members and even some friends are telling me to go back to nursing and how they make good money. But I truly don't care about that as much anymore of course you need money to survive and want to make a descent amount but my happiness is whats most important and this is my life. Thank you I really was considering going back to nursing til I just watched this video.

@rchljeanne2315

Жыл бұрын

Those family members and friends have no idea what we go through as nurses.

My mother used to always tell me go to school to make more money. It took me a long time to realize what my school counselor once said, "Do what you like best instead of looking at dollar signs." That is so right. I have quit higher paying jobs that I hated for lower paying ones just to have peace of mind, and this is coming from someone who loves the freedom of having money.

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

✊✊✊

@Pllm30

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@JessicaOlivia

6 жыл бұрын

SAME 🙌💛 Been there done that. I've never been happier in my life than I am now and doing what I love here on KZread. Started 3 months ago & never looked back. If I had to spend the rest of my life sitting in an empty box doing what I love for free...I probably would. I did the $ things, and I remember that trap. Ideally, it would be good to be able to monetize your passion to make a living at least. But I agree with you, you need to do what serves your heart.

@cicichasindreams4776

6 жыл бұрын

Pllm30 Same here. Sometimes the money is just not worth it.

@0680lola

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this..needed to read this!

Girl. I am CRYING. I have and am still going through the same exact thing that you've been through. I did nursing to make my family and friends happy. I did nursing because it was expected of me, particularly in my culture. I had no passion about it and I remember just like you, i'd sit in my nursing classes and watch my classmates' eyes light up about nursing and I just remember being so empty, so lost, so upset. I would go home many days after class and just close my door and sleep. Just like you, I kept saying to myself, God if i fail this semester, it must mean you don't want me to be a nurse. But semester after semester, I'd pass (but barely) and now, I'm currently a working nurse. I've transferred from one unit to another in hopes of it "getting better" but it hasn't. And again, just like you, I'm putting on this facade in front of everyone around me saying that I love my job when I really don't. I dread every day that I wake up for work. Thing is, if I quit my job, I don't know what I'd want to do. I have a lot of interests but I don't know which interest to make a job out of. I pray that God has led me to your video for a reason. I pray that you're doing much better and I pray that I trust Him like you've trusted Him. Thanks again for this video. God bless

@billsmith8611

5 жыл бұрын

Are there any other options besides nursing that can still get you a job with a nursing degree?

@gabymunoz2012

5 жыл бұрын

I feel the exact same way. I want to do something else with my life but I just don’t know what 🙄

@kahla10124

5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly me also, and I just graduated a month ago. I'm not looking forward to starting this journey honestly, I dreaded going to classes and clinicals. I only did it for my family and for them to get off my damn back. Not sure what to feel going in, but I don't want to make a degree useless, you know?

@gordanazakula4927

5 жыл бұрын

Dear whatsmyname; Please do what makes YOU happy!!! You do not owe anyone anything. Please reply to me, and tell me how you go on. All the best.

@shayt4398

5 жыл бұрын

Are you me?! I’m exactly in your situation. I’ve been working for a year and it sucks for real. I comeback home always stressed and anxious to hear my phone ring and see my job calling me.

“Just because you completed it, doesn’t mean that’s for you.” Speaking the truth right there. A person can ace all of nursing school but if your hearts not in it (or in my case a loss of passion) then its on to the next career. Besides it’s stressful as all hell too! Nope

@cristinamalcolm8111

Жыл бұрын

You helped me to make a very hard decision with this comment.

@prettygirl_1626

Жыл бұрын

What you do now?

thank you so much for this and for sharing. i’m so happy that you took control of your life. all love and support 🤍

Look at what you're doing now..Your decision found a way to help others like me. My parents told me that passion will only fade, later on in life it's all about the pay/money because we pay bills and all. But to me, that's not living. The only thing we own in this life are our own moments. We don't own anything when we leave this earth, even our soul, it belongs to God. The only thing we own is our moments while living..

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

You just blessed me with this comment Nina!!! That spirit and mindset you have---keep it and share with others! Thank You😘❤️💕

@zabssoutherngirl2019

6 жыл бұрын

Nina, That was so beautiful and poignant. I wish everyone thought that way. This world would be so much better to live in....

@trapsenpai

6 жыл бұрын

Nina this is absolutely true! All we have is these moments we're living. If those aren't bringing us joy, wtf is the point?? Paying bills to be miserable? No way.

@trishamgreen

6 жыл бұрын

Nina Jeanne Abrea so true. When we leave this earth we won't be thinking about the bills, what we did for a living, etc, but about our loved ones and memories.

@1bluegreen2

6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like your message a hundred times. You are spot on. Continue to share your message with everyone. Love is the only reason for living... and thanks Randomly Oni C! This video was needed by many.

I know you regret it...your degree does not have to be a waste. You can make use of the degree in ways you may not have expected. Maybe non-clinical nursing like working for research companies as a nurse researcher...or writing...cosmetic dermatology...you don't even have to touch another patient again if you don't want to. It just seems like a waste to leave the profession and the years invested. But if you absolutely don't want any part of nursing...I support your decision with love. Nothing wrong with your decision. All the best in your career. When you find your passion or your path run like the wind girl.

@TheBiblicalDreamInterpreter

6 жыл бұрын

Indigo Girl Great advice!

@gracezihalirwa3537

6 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing and positive reply!

@stephaniecole962

6 жыл бұрын

It's ok to go through what you're going through. All those emotions, every bit of your journey up to this point, is well factored into God's Will for your life. Many adults like myself can relate, maybe in other ways, but the moment u decide to share it, means u r riding over the waves. U r being prepared for greatness. My dental hygienist did nursing n just went into dental care immediately. Not trying to minimize your situation, I'm just trying to embrace ur story. So powerful. U r already touching lives. I anticipate your books, speeches n just to see u in your full glory as another powerful black woman (had to drop that in). U r so natural n beautiful. Keep being strong as u r...I love the submission to God! U remind me of this song, "My soul says yes" by Sonnie Badu.

@brendapearson8389

6 жыл бұрын

That's some really good advice. Ty

@jackee3298

6 жыл бұрын

you can go into management

Wow this is very honest and beautiful ! I’m a new graduate nurse with my BSN and I’m currently looking for my first job. I do believe that there is something engrained in you as far as pursing and loving your nursing career. Many blessings to you in whatever you pursue ! Blessings will flow in the space of gratitude ❤️.

I love this, not everyone has the guts to do it and it definitely inspired me to follow my dreams to make ME happy not anyone else. ❤️

I love how you talk about God ❤️

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

💖He's my rock!

@StevenGregoryJayy

4 жыл бұрын

Right!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

God bless you .... in every way possible. I have so much I would like to say to you... I really don't want to do this on this public setting. I was crying and crying through your video... I am a neonatal ICU nurse, and wanted so so badly to see my son become a firefighter and for my daughter to of course go to nursing school.... I went through a major depression when my son left home and moved to LA at 18 and is now 24 and a mechanic.... my daughter graduated high school last year and has been struggling with what she is to do with her life. I had to pause your video and go on the shower so I could cry...not at all became anything you said was hurtful ...or wrong... it was all RIGHT and as a 42 year old woman, your bright. Beautiful, strong presence and belief in God's plans for you...girl.... brought me to a place that I needed to go to and RIGHT at that moment.... your story and willingness to share this extremely vulnerable journey in your life with me and all who have seen your video....brought so much calm and peace to this mamas heart.... my daughter started at the same community college where I got my AA in nursing and was asking me yesterday about my masters degree schooling.... I of course had plans for each of my children .... I knew what I saw them doing....and when everything went sideways when my son left home I just stood there and was completely and utterly shattered. I lost myself for a long...long time. And for my little girl.... who you remind me so much of...I am so afraid that she may be pursuing nursing because this may be what her mother wanted her to do.... I wanted to call her and tell her daughter watch this video with me and to let her know it was ok to think of other things that she may want for her life.... and I will ask her to watch your video with me so we can discuss these feelings...you said that God sends messages that we sometimes do not get right away, I got His message today because of you . Your bravery and truth telling truly has touched my heart more than you could ever know. I do believe that your message and this video is something that can be used as a tool to help other young people find their inspiration, and be led to their passion. As well your message can help mothers and fathers and everyone else...see that we need to rejoice in the choices our children make and know that this life was not meant to be planned out by someone else for them....and that God knows truly where we will end up standing in that place of pure peace. I love being a nurse with all of my being, and instead of telling you... how dare you not love nursing, I want to just hug you and tell you that I am praying that your story continues to move forward and touch the world...you are absolutely meant for exactly what God led you through....nursing school and all the experiences you had after that were not mistakes... they were lessons. And as I tell my children and so many young nurses....maybe the lesson was for someone else. You, I can tell are well loved and cherished by your family and I know for sure that they will love and support anything you do in your life. I pray that my son and my daughter will have this strength that you have to make their lives for themselves and to listen to God's signs....even when they come to you in the form of a very very brave youtube video by a very talented, gifted and beautiful young woman who "quit" nursing..... no way did you ever quit, your path continues to evolve and you grow in every moment more near the exact place that was written for you by our heavenly father. May God give you some peace in your heart, I want to thank you....for sharing with me, I had no idea that today you would be the vessel of that message to me from God...I am sure you were not aware either. I can not wait to see what is planned for you, there are so many changes you are going to make in this world...please add a pin to your worldly map....over here in California..... I am sure that before you know it, your map will be so full, almost as much as that heart of yours will be. Thank you ☔🌈☀

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Chrissy! Your comment just left me in tears and pretty speechless. I'm wayyy too emotional lol. Before I filmed the video I said a long prayer and basically just asked God to use me and help me to help others. I had absolutely no idea what would come after and God has really shown up and showed out. I am literally just overcome with emotion just because I now understand my parents' feelings through you writing this. You have no idea how much you just blessed me. I really do hope your daughter watches with you and you guys talk about it. I know I don't know you personally but I can tell you are an awesome Mom and I can see why your daughter would want to make you proud. You watching my video was definitely not by chance. I just want to thank you for writing this, being real with me and transparent. I thank you also for not judging and helping me to now have a different perspective on certain things. Ahh, I just want to say so much but I just can't find the words. Ultimately I just want to say Thank You and I am praying for you and your children. You can always email me as well, anytime. 💖

I really needed this thank you for venting with us. Sending you love and light ✨

As a nurse I can’t imagine waking up for work and dreading it. I’m fortunate to love what I do..healing those in need. I’m glad you gathered the courage to walk your own path. The path less taken is a hard journey but if you made it through nursing school you definitely can make it anywhere

Hey pretty girl.. the scripture teaches us that when we don't know what to do, we ought to stand still and watch God move mightily on our behalf. I believe you have been called to reach the hearts of people. Take your time, pray without ceasing, and walk the pace that God has set for you. It may take some time, but you will surely get there. Use this time to get closer to God. I've had some days where i felt so stuck, but I knew that to receive my breakthrough I had to seek the Lord. I am so proud of you for making this video. It took me 3 years to get out of nursing school. I know the struggle. The best is yet to come sis! Stay tuned :-)

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Lexy!!! ❤️❤️❤️Thank You and Amen!

"Things that you can do doesn't mean it's meant to you just because you can do it." Wow... that really hit home for me. I relate SO much to this video, and how excited all your friends were when you just weren't into it. That's exactly how I felt when I left my program. Thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing your story!!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

My apologies for the late response! Thank You so much for watching and commenting. If you don't mind me asking---how did you know that program was not for you? I'm always so interested in other people's perspectives and journey.

@ThirdEdit

6 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest thing for me was I kept telling myself, just a few more years until graduation and I can finally leave this path and pursue something I truly love. It took me a little while, but I soon realized I was just wasting my time/money, studying something I already knew I wasn't going to pursue a career in!

@RandomlyOniC

6 жыл бұрын

Yup same thing I was telling myself! Lesson learned though and you got stronger in the mean time! 💪

@dee27206

6 жыл бұрын

That’s bull crap. If God didn’t want you to do something, or if it wasn’t meant to be then he wouldn’t make the pathway so easy. Sheesh.

@joannehopesLife_After_40

6 жыл бұрын

Because, this IS a part of God's plan for you. I believe all will be revealed soon. You did not quit. You are simply pausing, and reflecting, and GROWING!

it’s like you pulled all the words right out of my heart. This is exactly how I felt and why I am not continuing my nursing education. Working in a hospital during school changed my path for sure, it opened my eyes and gave me the confirmation that it was for me! I know there is so many paths you can go with Nursing but Nursing in general wasn’t for me. Thank you for this video, I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt like this. It’s sad that we try so hard to please everyone (because that was me) but we put ourselves last on pleasing ourselves. Everyone told me why am I giving up so far into school, but when you know you know. I knew three months into it and didn’t want to stress myself out over something I didn’t have a passion for. It takes a strong person to admit to yourself that something isn’t for you! Being honest with yourself can be one of the hardest battles and you conquered it! Thank you so much (sending this video now to everyone who questioned why I’m not continuing school)

Sweet girl 🥺 I’m 23 and I went through something similar. Computer Science is my new found love. I’ve grown, I’ve become more wise and I’m happy with where I’m going. It gets better. You got this💯💪🏿🙏🏿

This video was so timely for me! I’ve been an RN for 6 years and shared many of the same feelings, fears and doubts but still pushed through because I didn’t want to “fail” or “quit”. A couple years ago, I reached my breaking point while working on a unit where bullying was tolerated as part of the culture. Nurses eat their young and I experienced it first hand. My health has deteriorated immensely since I began nursing but I am officially throwing in the towel. My health, sanity, and happiness is WAY more important. Kudos to you for finding the courage to live your truth! It’s not an easy decision but oh so worth it.

@LaCajunWash

6 жыл бұрын

How? Mental or physical?

@wisdomandlove1661

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Ashley what happened to your health?

@Quit3Cut3

5 жыл бұрын

I’m an rt and constantly bullied at work also. It’s definitely healthcare in general they eat they’re young. It’s disgusting from an adult perspective.

@movingon2081

5 жыл бұрын

what do you mean nurses eat their young

@Quit3Cut3

5 жыл бұрын

Erica Ashley some experienced staff forget what it’s like to be new and they laugh and scoff at the newbies just trying to learn and get comfortable with their new career, instead of being helpful. They harshly criticize the newbies.

I’ve been a nurse for 7 years! Started off as a Medical Assistant then a phlebotomist and then BSN. What upsets me about nursing is the black nurse can never be the nurse I am always assumed to be the “aide, or housekeeping”. I’m questioned more often about what I know then others. I’m always expected to do more or accept a higher workload or more complex patients that others don’t want to accept. I am expected to work through lunch and stay late more. I see black patients being treated as if pain doesn’t exist, we don’t get depressed, we don’t have anxiety or fears about surgery, recovery, discharge, new diagnosis etc. I wonder why many doctors, nurses and the world feel this way?

@linalafon1614

6 жыл бұрын

Ebony LaVette The history of Racism has shaped this behavior towards black nurses. There are articles that are talk about this.

@gma904

6 жыл бұрын

Ebony LaVette Disgusting.

@mariahg4561

6 жыл бұрын

I was always assumed to be the CNA and made to feel different than my RN peers. Was called names, yelled at, & pressured to take on more.

@mrblackspeaks586

6 жыл бұрын

be a catalyst for change, sister..shine bright!!

@lovelife6275

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes! You are right. What hurts me the most is when the “ black “ patient looks are you to validate what the doctor is saying and you have to agree even though you don’t agree with the care. They are always looking at the black folk to fix situations with other black patients when they can easily just treat them like everyone one in the dang building.

your words hit me so much, because this is what i’m going through right now. i am afraid of what will people say. this is not my passion and i’m not enjoying what i am doing. and i realized that i should do what makes me happy and i am passionate about, i shouldn’t depend of what others opinions. thank you for this❤️ i will support your channel💖

Your amazing and so brave. It was like i was looking into a mirror watching you speak. Ive been a nurse for awhile now and love the professional but i feel like God is also pulling me in a different direction. Thank you for this it helps a ton

Nursing is a calling!,do not go for the job stability or money you will be unhappy and a risk!!

@tranitataylor4284

6 жыл бұрын

Even if you do feel called to do nursing. Outside forces (management, government, hospital policies) can wear on you and make you feel like nursing was a mistake. Not everyone who quits nursing primarily went into it for the money

Nursing has got to be one of the worst jobs ever, it's like constant babysitting sick people! I am happy for you that you stopped lying to yourself and are willing to make the leap to something else. A lot of people end up just doing what they think they're supposed to do and stay unhappy. Best of luck for all your future endeavors in life! 🙌

I can’t relate to this. I was the first college graduate in my family. I realized nursing wasn’t for me in my first semester. But I was so pressured. So many people were depending on me. And had invested in me. I was soooo miserable. My first job was at a place where nurses ate their young. I had no life. I was emotionally and physically drained all the time. I was depressed. I left the bedside for clinic. It’s a lot better. I actually love what I do. I love helping the patients. But working with the nurses is a lot. Petty messy all the time.

@mariekano9730

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I'm currently going to send my resignation soon. I can't do bedside anymore and I'm a new nurse 6 months in and the night shift is KILLING me. I'm not the same. My acne is very very bad, I don't sleep, I started drinking just to sleep, my blood pressure went up I got very depressed my hygiene is down the drain so I said fuck it. 26 years old it's not worth it. I left and went to do clinic nursing with better hours. Maybe one day I'll go back to a hospital but starting at a hospital was a big mistake for me

@zylemacruz8400

4 жыл бұрын

How is it like working at a clinic?

@mileksun7907

2 жыл бұрын

Yess.And most of the times they are so jealous of all newcomers like they want them out

Thank you so much for uploading this video. This is exactly what I’m feeling and what I’m going through. You’re very brave and I hope that I’ll one day to have the courage to make videos like this that send the message that we’re not alone. God bless ❤️