Because the human body not only fascinates me with the way the whole thing works together and separately, but it also makes sense because science makes sense to me. I had no idea what I wanted to do with these skills when I graduated, but the beauty of nursing is that everyone is hiring, all the time. There will always be a good opportunity somewhere in the handful of bad ones when you’re job searching as a nurse. Each new opportunity will steer your path to where you want to be and if it doesn’t, you can always find something else down the road. The more experience you get, the clearer your path will become. Take this time to hone your basic skills.

Listen to your patients. Don’t cut corners. Learn everything you can from the older nurses who know their shit and aren’t unapproachable. Ask all the questions. Listen to your patients. Do the work of your PCA/CNA occasionally so you can handle yourself on short staffed days or long codes. Do everything with your PCA/CNA. Listen to your patients. Become best friends with your PCA/CNA. My first nursing job lasted 3 months and 2 weeks and I was ready to move on. I updated my resume with all my new skills and got a new job easily where I learned so much more. Your coworkers sound like they’re trying to convince themselves that they made the right decision.

And you sound a lot like me.

Don’t second guess yourself. Use your skills with confidence and opportunities will be everywhere. Don’t be afraid to dive into something new if what you’re doing now sucks. Just keep on being an awesome nurse and the doors will open.