The Real Reasons I Quit Bedside Nursing

I thought I knew why I left bedside nursing... but I was wrong. Very wrong... watch here to find out the real reason behind why I left bedside nursing.

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[JessieJamesJG]

I was burnt out because of the business that is healthcare. I have realized that a lot that is done in the hospital setting is done to make the hospital money and there is so much focus on reimbursement that sometimes patients needs get overlooked. It really does make it hard to do your job when you disagree with certain practices. For example, when hospitals cut corners or introduce new methods or medical products that are cheaper for the hospital but don’t benefit the patient. I have found that it is so hard to advocate for patients the way that you want to at the bedside. That has created my disconnect with traditional nursing roles. At the bedside, I felt like a worker bee that was getting no where. I recognize that nurses are needed at the bedside but it was not for me. I have also had to learn to not find my identity in my profession. There is still important work to be done away from the bedside

[saraisbell]

I absolutely agree. I've just graduated from nursing school and my dilemma is just this. I have to begin my career somewhere to provide for myself financially (since I am unmarried and have little family support), but I dread the thought of being a part of a system that isn't really focused on caring for patients holistically.

[Rooted_Locs]

That’s part of why I liked the ER and not med surge, most patients are acute acute and really require that standardized western medicine. But now we’re seeing chronic patients in the ER due to bed shortages in the floors.

[remtmomma]

Yes exactly! I have felt this way since I became a nurse. I started learning and educating myself in natural health during nursing school so I have been struggling with feeling like a hypocrite for the last few years because of constantly administering so many medications! I believe there is positives to birth but I am so much more interested in preventative medicine and helping people with lifestyle and nutrition

[wdeemarwdeemar]

I am in UM for 14 years. 50% of the patients do not need to be in the hospital. There are only a few docs I would let treat me and my family. If you are hospital based RN you know both these statements are true. Also we baby our patients instead of teaching them to manage their own chronic illness or illnesses. I call it institutionalized coddling.

[homespunhomefragrance]

I am like you. I think there is a time and a place for medical intervention. But as a geriatric nurse for 5+ years who was a geriatric CNA for 5 years before that, I see people taking 15-20 meds EVERY SINGLE DAY! Why 🤯🤯 ?? I would never want to be like that! Is it really benefitting them? I tend to think not.

[beckyrodgers]

Interesting perspective. I am a burned out nurse. 😢

[Happyheart]

Then you should check out the book "Counsels on Diet and Foods" by EG White. Now that's a good read

[XoxoMiza]

I think the all dwindles down to it’s a bussiness and hospitals make too much money. It’s all about money sad to say