If I was terrible at multi tasking as a waitress, would nursing be for me?

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chefcookie1 in Torrance, California

4 months ago

Currently, I'm taking prerequisites to get into our colleges RN program. I have always wanted to be a nurse and luckily I managed a medical spa and was able to talk to many RNs about all the questions that kept me from pursing this career. I have done a lot of research on the field and feel like it is a good fit for me. I got my phlebotomy certification and love it. Then I read a horrible story on a blog about how nurses (particularly one from Michigan without patient ratios) are constantly multi tasking, over worked, stressed, and unable to actually give good care because of the shortage. I was a terrible waitress because I couldn't manage several tables immediate demands in a timely manner. I suppose I'm better at focusing on a few things at a time. Is this a good indication that nursing might not be for me? I am planning on volunteering in my local hospital and perhaps becoming a CNA to see nurses in action.
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cj in Los Angeles, California

4 months ago

chefcookie1 in Torrance, California said: Currently, I'm taking prerequisites to get into our colleges RN program. I have always wanted to be a nurse and luckily I managed a medical spa and was able to talk to many RNs about all the questions that kept me from pursing this career. I have done a lot of research on the field and feel like it is a good fit for me. I got my phlebotomy certification and love it. Then I read a horrible story on a blog about how nurses (particularly one from Michigan without patient ratios) are constantly multi tasking, over worked, stressed, and unable to actually give good care because of the shortage. I was a terrible waitress because I couldn't manage several tables immediate demands in a timely manner. I suppose I'm better at focusing on a few things at a time. Is this a good indication that nursing might not be for me? I am planning on volunteering in my local hospital and perhaps becoming a CNA to see nurses in action.
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No! If you can't multi task tables you certainly don't want to responsible for people with medical needs. Nursing is all multi tasking to say the least. Maybe sales? That might be something you would like to do with people.

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chefcookie1 in Torrance, California

4 months ago

Thanks for your input I really appreciate it. On one message board, a RN told me that there is so much variety in nursing and that I need to keep in mind my strengths and weaknesses when looking for work. He said that there are some nursing positions that require specialized concentration on just a few things. Also I was told that hospitals aren't the only places where nurses work. What about weight loss clinics, research nursing or other medical facilities that don't deal as much with bedside care? Are these possibilities for me? I've been trying to get out of sales forever. Would love more of your input.

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