So, any update on career choice?

The hardest part was your listening and considering the feelings and opinion of other people about you. You need to get out of your comfort zone and maybe not asked help grom any of your family or loved ones help. Try face the challenges alone, surround yourself with positive people. You need to keep try whatever, eventually you will find the right one for you. The important is you do things because you believe in yourself, and if things fail it is okay- atleast you try. There are so many options out there. I grew up a very poor. My mum passed away when I was 15 and my father had a new family. I end up becoming a housemaid to people that meant to pay me $35 a month , worked for 11 months and only got paid one month. I grew up without a dad, and my brother's (17, 7yo) and sister (14 yo) were all separated and finding our way to live. 22 years later last year we all see each other again and it was very good feeling. I managed to help my youngest brother ti finished school as electrical engineer and when he finished i went yo nursing too. I am now Registered Nurse and still cant find a job. At the end of the day, you need to think whats best for you. You did great! Be proud of yourself. Just keep try things, it doesnt matter if its still nursing. As long as your there, socialising and exploring. Life is too short to stress what other people think. Just my advice, face your own challenges alone - if you fail you get back up.

It's really helpful to hear someone speak honestly about the reality of nursing school and make a decision to stop something you knew wasn't right for you. This is so important and more people need to hear this video because it is 100% true and accurate - it's not you it's nursing that's crazy... thank you Ariana for making this

Surg tech here and health care in general is toxic

Everything in medical sucks just so you know. It’s fascinating to study but when you punch that time clock and get disrespected by everyone you just know Find something outside of medical

Yeah I've been an RN BSN MSN since 96 and done. Lots of factors at play. Burned out, run down, angelized then demonized. I'm out. Oh so you don't care about random people anymore and need the pathetic money? Me: Yes, NO

On one hand, I am thankful for all I learned in nursing, and the fact that since nursing school, I have never gone more than 2 weeks without a job if I wanted one. OTOH, too many nursing jobs are -brutal- for the nurse. Bedside nursing is for the tough/young/quick/strong. Working in that long enough will end in disability. Don't stay so long it destroys you.

you suck

Nursing gives the flexibility no other jobs can, can’t do 9-5 and 5 days a week if a mother wants to invest more on her kids and family. That’s one of the biggest reasons, besides saving patients can be very rewarding, the relief in their eyes when you show up right in time to help clear the secretions which could suffocate them. Nurses can also do home health, one on one care, which I’m going into. Any job without management staring at you is great, I work night shift, and looks like it is the way to go. Working with horrible people is unavoidable, that’s why I’m aiming for one -on-one care and less and less micromanagement

Nursing will hurt ur brains😊

Weak.

I’m a 32 yr old male LPN, the bad blood on nursing made me drop out of the RN transition program. Not all, but most of the classmates (early 20s, some out of high school) were so awful to eachother, as well as most coworkers I’ve worked with, that I decided there wasn’t a place in this profession for me anymore. 90% of my cohort were stuck in this “mean girl” phase and it was the most uncomfortable experience I’ve ever been in. Probably the most uncomfortable I’ve ever felt in my life since high school. These “cliques” on the job and in school just don’t exist in any other healthcare profession (not to the same degree). Currently taking prerequisites for either PA school or Anesthesia Assistant school. I can work as an LPN in the meantime, but once I’m in a graduate program, I’m leaving nursing behind me. The entire profession and curriculum need to be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up to resemble any for of professionalism found in any other healthcare program.

A person should not go into nursing just because their family wants them to. You have to really want to be a nurse. This profession can suck the life out of you, cause depression anxiety and exhaution. We are often short staffed which makes it difficult to provide good care. I'm not suggesting that all nurses feel this way but I'm confident that many would agree with me. I knew I wanted to be a nurse beginning at a young age. I still enjoy taking care of of my patients. However, hospitals have chaged how things are done. It's not like it use to be. I've been a nurse for 23 years and will continue for another 7 years. The profession can be a soul sucking experience. If someone doesn't choose to enter nursing, on their own, it will likely be very difficult to stay in the profession. Follow your gut feeling before you waste your time and sanity. Love and best wishes to you.

Where do y’all order y’all shrimp from?

I’ve been seeing these TikToks ruining people’s expectations. I work 12-14 hours. A lot of women don’t understand how hard and time consuming it is. I’ve met a few who expected me to cook for them everyday. Hell nah 😂😂

I've been in general medical sonography for 8 yr. I worked at a hospital first and now work at a ob/gyn office. I'm so burned out at this point that I'm considering a career change, too. I don't know whether to try changing jobs first or just changing careers. I don't wanna go back on call. It made me anxious and depressed. I have a hard time with the patient load they expect you to handle at hospitals. I don't know what to do, either...How did you decide what you wanted to do? And does it make you happy?

I started to get the feeling it wasn’t for me during school. Our clinicals sucked the nurses didn’t let us do nothing but vitals and hand the meds they prepared. Also we only went to clinicals 2x/week for only 6 hrs for a total of 9 weeks. But I stuck it out because I wanted to see it through. I was the second person in my cohort to pass Nclex. But working in this field has not been nothing like I imagined. I knew going into this I wanted to work outpatient. It’s so hard to find outpatient in my area and they usually go to the ppl with experience. My aunt talked to me the other night trying to encourage me to stay but the anxiety I constantly have because I have to go to work and have 35+ pt with at least 10 meds each plus treatments is not what I imagined. I didn’t get into nursing for the money and luxurious lifestyle… it’s something I’ve wanted to be since I was little. But the anxiety it gives me I rather go back to housekeeping. I like to stay busy at work but not as busy as bedside nurses are. I’m a new nurse and I don’t feel like I’m learning anything. I feel like I’m just barely managing being on the floor.

You are so beautiful 💖 your story resonates with me so much. Thank you for reinforcing my intuition!

Not impressed. Wish there was more content on the operation.

Wow, I am in a nursing program due to Graduate in 3 wks. I have developed HTN and heart burn jist 2 semesters into nursing school. Some days I cry because of the bullying from instructors both in the course as well as clinicals instructor and staff at our facilities. At this point idk if this is for me anymore.

Why did the counselor ask you if you even wanted to be a nurse? What was on your transcripts that made her think you were unfit for it?

As an Italian chef I am absolutely disgusted with the other side piece here just like looking in the mirror must be for you every morning when you see the wallpaper peeling off the side of your wall

I’m in a similar boat myself. I have a bachelors/masters in English and have a good paying job, but I’ve always missed working with people (I work at home now and never have any physical human interaction - besides with my family). I’m enrolled in a nursing program that will start next week, but I’m extremely nervous about it (I have terrible social anxiety and have been secluded for years due to my job, so it’s gotten worse). I don’t want to jeopardize my life with the stresses of tests, clinicals, awkward social interactions, etc., but I want a more meaningful career. Totally a mid-life crisis feel and I just want to feel free and have purpose. Thanks for your story. It helped me reflect on my current situation, knowing I’m not alone.

This video is 99% about her and how cute her outfit is and how cute she is. 1% about actually working on a food truck, and that is just shots of the finished food. Not complaining, just letting other viewers know what's in store.

It’s crazy that a Career. A JOB has us feeling like this. We need a better way for nurses cause everyone is gonna leave at this rate. Me included and I’m emotionally strong but dang Oh I want to get in the esthetician thing too. I was gonna go back to nursing school just to go that route of nursing n that’s it

I left nursing school too over panic attacks. I had the same experience as you mostly. Wanted to be a nurse my whole life but got into college and my mental health tanked and I was miserable. Couldn’t eat or sleep. Insomnia nights in a row. It was most horrible time of my life

I graduated from nursing in 1980 as one of youngest students in the class. This was before the student nursing bar was lowered to a 74.6% passing grade and narcissism and arrogance and Gaslighting patients became the rule. The standards of nursing have fallen so low, bedside nursing and common sense went out the door. Today workplace mobbing and bullying is normalized to include patients. Most nurses today are in nursing for the pay and not for patient care. Many get away with manslaughter too. I was fortunate to work for award winning employers who put their patients first. Everyone helped and worked well with one another. It was a growing and learning environment which fostered positive energy. There was no workplace drama or bullshit. It was a true pleasure to work with only the best.

Great vid

I’m struggling with this so so bad right now. I am considering walking away. I was a CNA for 15 yrs and currently an LPN for 10 years and I’m absolutely MISERABLE! I cry everyday and am in the bed every chance I get. Simply because of depression and anxiety. I’ve always wanted to be a nurse. Mainly to take care of people of all ages . I was adopted by a family member along with a sibling and we were horribly mistreated. That motivated to have a bigger heart to love and care for people on such a deeper level. And while it’s extremely rewarding, it’s very draining on every level. Especially when the higher ups simply call the shots and have no clue what they’re doing or talking about. They don’t know the patients/residents whatsoever. They could care less about your mental/physical health. Throw a cardboard box pizza in the break room and call it “appreciation”. And God forbid you have a family or kids 🤦🏽‍♀️. It’s just too much. But I feel like that’s all I’m good at and I don’t know what direction to go in, or what else I have a passion for. I’m constantly in prayer-just waiting for God to speak to me. Best of luck to you all on your next journey. 🙏🏽

bro u got me starving and it is like 2 a clock at night

Really really good video

11 years in and I am so unhappy doing nursing. I’m looking to get a psychology degree

Arianna you are so beautiful, wise, and such a brave soul. Leaving anything and starting anew is very difficult for anyone let alone after identifying with it for several years. It takes a great deal of courage and risk. It's something many people wish they could do but choose to overlook their inner knowing and remain stuck in a soul sucking career whether it be a corporate job, nursing, teaching, or a boring office job. So I'm so proud of you for taking the first step to standing in your truth. This will make you a stronger person. Lots of love sister 😘

I’m a nursing major and I’m not even 1 semester in and I’m feeling the pressure, any ideas of what I can switch my major to that won’t mentally destroy me, but something I can create a future off of

Are you guys still together?

7:30 of wasted time before getting to anything about the truck. EDIT: even then nothing about the truck. Boring waste of 14 minutes

Working as casual nurse or different career is the way to go. The culture, stress and burnout in nursing is not worth it. Most nurses who don't balance their work and life often end up with Chronic diseases and substance abuse issues. Always remember that we work to live, not live to work. God bless.

Watching your video and reading other people's comments makes me feel normal for not enjoying nursing. I have tried different specialities in nursing and no matter which area I work in I always come to the same conclusion, 'This career in not for me'. I wake up dreading my days, filled with anxiety. Low moods seem to be my norm. Although changing careers will likely disappoint my family, I know I have to change for my own sake. It is MY life at the end of the day.

You made me decide to get into medical aesthetics

Having left nursing after 12 years in big hospitals over the us in all er/icu/cathlab/ir/or/psych. You didn’t miss much . You would of probably felt the same even on the floor. I would say school was hard for no reason. The actual job is easy , but the politics gaslights like a mf . Doctors/nurses/hospitals knowingly try to kill people everyday and you will get in to conflicts with them for stopping them from killing these patients . I think now hospitals are in trouble there are literally no nurses and they are losing money shutting down areas of hospitals, and i’m not talking about small rural places I mean huge giant ranked level 1 hospitals . its bad now

Im been an inpt nurse 7.5 years and my feet are ruined, my body aches for two days after each shift - im finally done. And Im just realizing how much time ive wasted on this thankless career

I just want to hug you. Hearing you worry about seeming like a bad person for leaving a job...it broke my heart. Nursing is not an easy field to take care of yourself in. If we have learned anythign through this pandemic its that health and happiness is all some of us have at the end of the day. So proud of you

She's very beautiful God bless

Thank you for this video i feel seen. My parents want me to become a nurse because i got into nursing school with a scholarship. But im going to pursue my passions in tech first and then see where life takes me

What NIMA stands for?

Im looking into medical aesthetician school in my area and looking for new job to work with school bc my job do not work with school

Don’t you have to be an RN for this I was going to nursing school because this is exactly what I wanted to do but I’m lvn and don’t really want to go for my RN

BRUH I WANT TO EAT HERE

I can totally relate to this! I am an RPN and I’m considering the same thing. I went into nursing because Of my personality and I love to help people! I realized that although I’m good at it I don’t like it! I didn’t do that well in school because I was distracted but did amazing in Clinical’s and I’m a quick learner! The reason why I want a career change is because I Just want to get out of healthcare in general! Yes there’s many other avenues in nursing but healthcare in itself I think a lot of nurses are realizing they just not happy in the healthcare sector! I applied to get to the RN program and other programs for the fall so I’m going to keep doing my research and see what is the right fit!

Commenting a little late! But I recently decided to stop nursing school with my LPN because I was having similar problems. Going to work in a clinic to see if this is what I really want to do.