Anyone Sick of the healthcare system....

Have been in the nursing profession for 34 yrs and totally burned out... Was a Case Manager for insurance companies.
Made a career change and loving it.
Anyone out there who feeels the same way???

I would say YES:

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Tys nana in Edmond, Oklahoma said: Have been in the nursing profession for 34 yrs and totally burned out... Was a Case Manager for insurance companies.
Made a career change and loving it.
Anyone out there who feeels the same way???

Yes, I am sick to dead, and I mean that literly, of trying to make a difference without any pervail. I've been taking care of the elderly for 24 years now. And know one appericates it. The pay is terrible, the hours are worse. What have I gotten, grief. No benefits, No Insurance, nothing to retire on. Just a title.
Every where I have worked it has been cut throat between employees. Not team work. Even the R.N.'s were cut throat. So why did I want to continue my education. Yes I am Burnt. I want to change my career to any thing but hands on. I have held so many hands and said so many good-bys I am sick of it. DONE!

What job did you change to?

Tys nana in Edmond, Oklahoma said: Have been in the nursing profession for 34 yrs and totally burned out... Was a Case Manager for insurance companies.
Made a career change and loving it.
Anyone out there who feeels the same way???

Oh yes...good for you! Nursing has diminished in every way possible - there are exceptions

yes, nursing has been diminished with a few exceptions - very sad - all that education

To nurse in Clearwater - hate that happened to you & I believe every single word too. I'm a CNS with 2 master's in nursing. This profession does not meet my definition of a profession either.

I agree with you all...talk about a burn out!! I was so overworked and understaffed at an assisted living in Ma I started having panic attacks and ignored them until one day I was sent out from work to the ER with a b/p of 190 and face numbness. I have been out of work for 2 months in therapy and feeling better but need to make a career change but of course where do you make the money you make in nursing?
I am an LPN for 25 years...does anyone have any ideas...re: insurance companies etc.?

Burnout happens in every career field and nursing is not alone in the process. What we sometimes forget is that those skills do come in handy when making career changes or changing from one area of nursing to others.

I can ofer an alternative to quitting nursing....flight nursing.

However, autonomy and discipline such as that gotten in the ER, ICU, service or PHS, is absolutely necessary. I am willing to give a hgihly electrified RN a chance to charge up his or her life.

No benefits, no schedules, fly when you can but the money is good. And lots of kudos from patients when they arrive safe and improved under our care.

Manny

Tys nana in Edmond, Oklahoma said: Have been in the nursing profession for 34 yrs and totally burned out... Was a Case Manager for insurance companies.
Made a career change and loving it.
Anyone out there who feeels the same way???

I am in the same boat as you. Tried to get out once and nearly drowned. I don't know how to do anything else. Is your new job healthcare related???
brenda in Texas

I have been in healthcare 20 years....Im burnt out....but only in the ER. I am now an Army civilian and very much looking forward to it.

Its a shame we sem to think our job is so thankless....it can be...but who will be there to take care of us if we dont do it for others?? If you want a job that pats you on the back daily...nope, this isnt for you....but I would rather have good karma later than be so self-involved now.

Finishing BSN and ALWAYS want hands on! You think RN is cit throat?? Oh...just wait til you get an office job! Best of luck!

you are all correct. there is alot to be desired about nursing positions.. i tried many areas and ended up with agencies. some gigs are actually interesting and you always know you are on a temporary assignment so you will be able to leave if you are miserable! have had a chance to travel and actually made some great friends. a real bonus. i also don't know how to do anything else. This might be something to consider for some of you out there. You can do what you know but see some new places and new faces. worth a shot. they are pretty easy to get into and pay is very good. i was ready to give up until i signed up with an agency and hit the road and was pleasantly surprised.