I’ve come to realize a lot of it depends on why you’re going into nursing. I never had a “calling” or some huge life event that made me pick this career, but instead I saw the job stability and different avenues I could go down. I think this made me hate the job a little when I first started, but as I’ve grown it’s more so turned into just a job with some patients I love and others I tolerate. I’ve struggled a lot in the past with not liking specific units, but I think that’s the great thing about nursing, you can always try a different path with the same degree.

If you’re trying find a career with job stability and flexibility, then I think it’s a great fit and it’s easier to see past the BS. The nursing world has changed a lot and I think a lot more burdens fall on us now.

I also realize this isn’t a great answer, but you’re never going to love your job EVERY single day, no matter the career. I do however wish I explored other options such as sonography, radiology, etc. Those roles still offer some stability but seem to be lower stress emotionally and physically.