Jurnal RN16, 22 Sep 23

If you're miserable at your job, it's good to make a change. I would think you should be able to find other employment. Of course, if losing your income will put too much strain on your family, I can understand your husbands concerns.  

There's a shortage of nurses in almost every facet of the industry. I would think finding a position that fits your physical and mental need to be hands on should not be an issue. Your mental and physical well being should be the priority! Prayers for resolution and peace!  

We should strike until we get what we deserve. The RN salary should be doubled in my area. Let's see how the hospitals run without us.  

You should have no problems finding another job. I under if you are carrying the medical insurance. I wish that wasn’t tied to a job!! 

I would think that you can find a nursing job as there seems to be shortages everywhere. Best of luck!🩷 

If you can afford it I say go for it. Enjoy your rest and time off until you find something better which you will 

The thing is I plan on going back to the ER and my husband is made, because I left due to the stress and my back would kill me after every shift and you don't really get a lunch and had trouble keeping hydrated. I miss it though. I work there one day every other week. I was going to just stay prn to keep the higher rate of pay, but you don't get benefits  

The Unhealthy Dad, you're right 

just an idea, but could he be happy that the current job gave you two more time together? and he didn't get you after a physically hard shift? i don't know how old you are but your back isn't going to get better if you keep doing it? i don't know. maybe look for a positron that allows you to do what you love and not be in pain. i come from a family of nurses and broken backs.  

I agree w SherryeB. Prayers! 

Here is an opinion. I think you should have discussed it with your husband first. That does not mean you have to do what he says. But making major life decisions without talking to your partner first generally isn’t good for a relationship. So it is probably a good idea to talk to your husband and acknowledge that you should have discussed this with him first. Perhaps there is an explanation you can offer, like you gave notice during the heat of a moment at work. I say this because you obviously have stress at work. The last thing you need is to add stress at home. As far as the job is concerned, generally speaking, if you need the money, you should have a replacement job lined up before leaving your current job. Fortunately we are in the middle of a great job market for employees and getting a new job, especially as an RN should not be difficult. Perhaps you can find one that better suits your needs. Just have realistic expectations about any job. In my experience there is always something about a job that you won’t like. It’s much more difficult to find the perfect position if it is your expectation, that your career bring you happiness and satisfaction. If it’s just a job to bring money and you get your happiness at home from other interests, friends and family it’s much easier to find a job that is satisfactory. I do think your husband is correct in this particular case- you shouldn’t want a job that hurts your back. It isn’t just about dealing with pain-which is bad enough. It is about potentially doing long term irreversible damage to your body. That seems like too big a price to pay for better job satisfaction. You should take any physical issues into account when selecting a new job. It is much more difficult to be happy once you have health issues-especially ones that cause pain. Good luck! 

Do what’s best for you!!! I don’t know where you live but in a lot of places there are a lot of nursing jobs. Your husband should support your decision if it is to improve your quality of life which in the end will benefit him as well. I’m glad you are still going to the gym and making gains. 

I agree with hrhdoodles - figure out your situation with your spouse and get cracking on finding a new job. Get your old job back if you can. It's great if you can afford not to work but it isn't fair to your family for you to be making decisions without considering your husband and the emotional burden to him to be the sole breadwinner without anyone asking him if that's what he wants. Hope you find what you need! 

My husband wouldn't be the only one bringing income in. I have a second job that I work. I was thinking of just picking up more hours at my second job once leaving the full time job. I like the second job, but it is stressful also and more physically demanding. I do like the job though, because I use my nursing skills more 

I'm a retired critical nurse and prefer jobs doing actual nursing. Doing paperwork and phone tag is not something I enjoy. Do what is best for you. It's your job. Not your husband's.  

Change is often desirable, sometimes necessary, but Always inevitable. I hope you find peace of mind at your next awesome job :)