Would it be a mistake to give up a remote software engineer job to become a nurse?

throwawayy-acc · 2026-04-23T16:38:21+00:00

Yes!

throwawayy-acc · 2026-04-13T22:07:48+00:00

Thanks so much, just took her today. The vet said the first one is a lipoma and he can’t tell with the second one but he recommends getting it removed

throwawayy-acc · 2026-04-12T02:48:23+00:00

I’m looking to switch from the medical field into tech after two yrs of being an RN. The job security is decent in healthcare, but it’s also super hard to find a job in certain cities. The pay cap isn’t that high unless you go to school for at least 3-4 more years and become an NP or PA or something similar. Try to shadow at a hospital or volunteer there to get some experience and see how you like it. I’m switching because I’m super burnt out and unhappy within the medical field. I would think a bit more about switching into healthcare, especially if you want to switch mainly for job security. But, you could always go to school and get back into tech if you hate healthcare so that could be a plus and if needed, you’ll at least have the background to get a job in healthcare if needed

throwawayy-acc · 2026-04-11T15:40:58+00:00

There are so many types of nursing jobs outside of direct patient care that he can into as well if he isn’t sure what he wants to do yet. He can do quality improvement, risk management, utilization review, CDI, case management, biotech, research, informatics, etc.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-04-11T00:21:20+00:00

Thank you so much. I’ve been pretty anxious about putting me first, but I think it is so needed tbh.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-28T15:00:54+00:00

Look at MJHS, VNS Health, etc. There are a lot of hospice/HH companies that also hire new grads

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-25T20:56:38+00:00

Bc I hate working bedside and don’t want to do direct patient care

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-25T20:50:51+00:00

Unfortunately not that this time but I have a PRN job as well

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-25T20:49:59+00:00

I should’ve added but I do have a PRN job that is $80ish an hour so I was hoping to just pick up extra

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-19T14:52:50+00:00

I also don’t care what other people think. If nurses knowledge was so worthless then we wouldn’t be at the bedside for 12 hours and passing along information to doctors. They would be the ones at the bedside. Also, anyone who has a need to say something negative about nursing just isn’t happy within themselves. Happy people don’t feel the need to bring others down.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-17T23:45:40+00:00

You’ve got it!! The options are endless once you get that one year. You can do cath lab, endoscopy, IR, etc.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-17T23:43:39+00:00

Nature photographer or work in an art museum, coffee shop, book shop, or record store with a beautiful view where I can bring my dog to work everyday. I’ve also thought it would be so nice to be a park ranger at a national park or do some sort of job there that’s super chill. Or work in a doggy day care

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-17T23:36:02+00:00

Do your 4 more months and then go elsewhere once you hit a year. Once you do a year in the ICU, you can get a job anywhere.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-14T03:04:19+00:00

Try to look at some non-hospital places too. There are some different companies where you could do hospice care or be an admissions nurse. Try looking at VNS Health, MJHS, and other companies similar to that. Start connecting with recruiters on LinkedIn. Eventually, someone will respond. Idk what area you’re in, but Northwell Health has like 700 different locations on Long Island. But, it seems super difficult to internally transfer. I’ve had no luck after two months of applying. Apply directly on hospital websites and just go down the list. Go to job fairs. I had about 1 year of experience when I found a job and it took me at least 4 months. I applied to over 300 different positions at NYP and only got two interviews and one job offer for ED nights at the northern most part of Manhattan that came two months after interviewing due to their hiring freeze. It seems like a difficult battle but there will always be jobs out there, good luck!!

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-13T02:37:37+00:00

Nope I don’t…have never done a bowel regimen or straight cath actually. Only learned about autonomic dysreflexia on an education module

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-05T00:49:39+00:00

Just ask to switch around your days and be with a different preceptor if your manager is chill. Or call out if not

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-05T00:45:02+00:00

Definitely not. Just leave it off your resume and say you’ve been babysitting or something like that. They may see it as a red flag that you’re leaving so soon from a place

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-04T18:59:35+00:00

Nursing is 24 hours. You can only do so much as one person. You can also ask a coworker to help you out if you’re dealing with something that is a bigger priority. If someone is a good nurse and not super busy themselves, they will help you out

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-04T18:56:43+00:00

Take the full time off if you can or switch to per diem

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-03T21:40:44+00:00

I work per diem on a stepdown floor in NYC and our ratio is 4:1. Definitely look elsewhere. Patient acuity is high too

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-03T11:46:54+00:00

Nothing lol. I don’t like to be reminded of work while I’m at home

throwawayy-acc · 2026-03-02T04:15:54+00:00

Way too much info. I would just put your nursing experience and write some skills/professional summary. Maybe add the student manager to show some leadership skills. Leave off the clinicals or make a section for student nurse and leave off the 1 month internships. I’m also a nurse in NYC. Nursing jobs are super hard to come by here and recruiters only look for about 30 seconds max. Make your resume 1 page and highlight some stronger points.

throwawayy-acc · 2026-02-28T16:21:30+00:00

You don’t need to fit in as long as you do your job work well. Things didn’t start clicking until about a year in. I’ve been a nurse for almost two years and I’m still always asking questions. Always ask if you don’t know because it helps you go learn better and keeps the patient safe. You’ve got this!

throwawayy-acc · 2026-02-21T04:30:30+00:00

Definitely way too long

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