Who's leaving nursing?

Just wondering if anyone else is actively leaving or contemplating leaving the profession altogether. If so, I'm also curious as to what other fields/careers you're pursuing. I'm seriously considering returning to school to get my master's in library science. Anyone else in similar circumstances??
Since I invested too much time and money into entering nursing, I do not plan to leave. However, I do intend to change the scenery, even if it means less money for me. The mere thought of my current job makes me feel physically sick and emotionally warped with anxiety, palpitations, dread, and GI symptoms.I have been working at the same facility for 2 years, but have accepted a full-time job offer at my PRN workplace (which is typically less stressful).

Quote from TheCommuterI have been working at the same facility for 2 years, but have accepted a full-time job offer at my PRN workplace (which is typically less stressful).

Quote from santhony44Commuter, when do you make the change? I hope this new job is a lot better for you. The place you've been sounds just horrible.

Quote from tinderboxJust wondering if anyone else is actively leaving or contemplating leaving the profession altogether. If so, I'm also curious as to what other fields/careers you're pursuing. I'm seriously considering returning to school to get my master's in library science. Anyone else in similar circumstances??

Quote from tinderboxJust wondering if anyone else is actively leaving or contemplating leaving the profession altogether. If so, I'm also curious as to what other fields/careers you're pursuing. I'm seriously considering returning to school to get my master's in library science. Anyone else in similar circumstances??

I plan to hang in there until I retire, which is less than ten years from now. After that, I will probably work per diem for a while.Back in 2000, I was so close to burning out as a RN (after only five frustrating years), I actually considered doing something else, but I took a few weeks off and reorganized my priorities, which culminated in finding the employment I now have.

I want to get out of the LTC facility I'm currently at, but not nursing itself. I'm working on my RN. Travel nursing is what I want to do. Hoping that the constant change of travel will offset any burnout. We'll see in a few years!

Not leaving nursing, but do plan on getting on seeking adventures away from medical surgical nursing.........

I will be shifting from the ward to the laboratory in the next couple years. Always be willing to change.

Not me, not at this point, but I am right now contemplating a job far, far away from bedside nursing. I am about to put in for a school nurse position. It's my dream job. I'm crossing my fingers that I get the job AND that it isn't too terribly much of a pay cut. Since becoming a nurse, I have definately contemplated leaving. I've thought about becoming a full time freelance artist (PIPE DREAAAAM!). I've considered going back to school and obtaining a degree in computer aided drafting, web design, computer graphics, or anything similar. I've thought about going back and getting my teaching certificate to teach art. I've even thought about pharmacy school! All of that just since becoming an RN.

Leaving I can't get in!!! I'm so addicted to the smiles, and the thrill of seeing people get better and I helped!! I could do without the political mumble jumble though. For those who will not get better, I enjoy being a bright portion of their day and just let them know I care. In some relationships I care too much and get burned, nursing I can care transiently, I love it. Acute care settings works best for me. I've heard rumors there were far too many opportunities in nursing to just leave it, ie., library vs [FONT=Lucida Bright]Nursing Informatics. Good luck in whatever you decide.

not me!not i!i'll workas a nurse'til i die.:ys!!!: