Why I Left my 200k a Year Job

[@starfoxx5862]

You'll never hear hospital administrators/CEOs say "making six million dollars a year is an insane amount of money!" Never will you hear doctors, lawyers, construction workers, plumbers, etc. saying they make too much or an "insane" amount of money. No, because they believe they are worth it. Yet, you're making $200,000 a year and think it's insane. It's not. It's what you deserve and no doubt more; especially considering the responsibility nurses have, not to mention inflation. Nurses, please stop embarrassing yourself and the profession by not knowing your worth.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you Star for you comment. I don't feel like I am embarrassing myself, but I appreciate your courage to tell me I am.

[@Healedhomegirl]

I agree star

[@caseysauls9663]

I was clapping for your comment up to the last sentence. 100% agree that we should be paid for what we are worth and if other professions can make just as much money then why not us? I don’t think nurses are embarrassing themselves by being surprised they could make that money. The whole “you are a hero” bit during covid ended pretty quickly and shifted to anger directed towards the healthcare profession. I think that we know our worth but have been working in a culture where we are not valued. If you are treated by patients/ patients families, management and other specialities that you have no value you are going to be surprised. Not embarrassed, surprised. We know our worth, no one else does. If you took away the nurses/NAs the hospital would not function. We spend the most time with the patients out of every hospital specialty. If you think of anything a patient could ever need then people are asking where’s the nurse? We are responsible for every pill they take, every vital sign, everything they eat, their family members, every bowel movement/ urination, their medical history, how comfortable they are are, their mood and their safety. Everything a mom does for a child a nurse is doing for a patient. We need to know everything about a patient at the drop of the hat from the physiological to the emotional well-being of the patient. Not to mention being the patients personal secretary… every phone call about a patient goes through us first. Whether it’s a family member getting an update, X-ray, MDs, PTs, Registered dietitians, case managers… the list can go on. We know how valuable we are.

[@travelnurseadventures3225]

Thank you Star Foxx! I’m sick of being low balled constantly-the money administrators make and the numerous office people who are not on front lines IS embarrassing NOT us nurses!

[@carleighrousseau4226]

@@cheo.garrido the reply is gold

[@millsjenna8606]

Yes is not all about the money. I quit my my job as an RN last two years ago after almost 17 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness, but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Great thoughts, thanks for sharing!

[@eiraantoinette6793]

Yes I don't really like my job but I love what it provides for me and my family. This pandemic has people rethinking working

[@gracedaniels6172]

Hello ma'am what do you do now and how did you plan yourself before quitting?

[@millsjenna8606]

right now I run my own business and While I was still in service I planned towards early retirement, making about 2 to 3k weekly from my retirement investment portfolio trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income:)

[@gracedaniels6172]

wow impressive you're making quite a fortune speaking of investing I have heard about it but I don't really know how to start can you explain?

[@graywilliams_77.]

I realized that the secret to making a million is making better investment. I always tell myself you don't need that new car or that vacation just yet and that mindset helps me make more money investing!

[@graywilliams_77.]

What I think everyone need is a Financial Adviser, who can help you get in and out of any investment at any time and you'd sure be in Profit!

[@graywilliams_77.]

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[@susannicky]

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[@graywilliams_77.]

No she's not!... KZbin is a public place; i can't drop her information here but You can just put her name on google and you will be directed to her website and drop her your message!

[@MsLarry91]

I admire young nurses like you. My generation stayed and persevered. Things were different then we did not sit in front of computers, 85% is hands on patient care and our patients were happy.I think that when hospitals became profit businesses that's when it changed. Good for you.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your comment. There's definitely nothing wrong with staying if that was right for you or others in the right situation.

[@countrygirl4422]

Nurses used to really care about people now it's all about money.

[@judithcoloma613]

@@Katherine_Ann I am a retired "boomer". The pretty picture is how the older generation stayed at the same hospital, put up with the sh$$ty pay, no respect, and hazing from the generation before (no HR back then). I lived in PA too that meant snow in the winter. We were not asked to stay for overtime, we were ordered. The younger nurses do not put up with that sh$t and they shouldn't. Katherine, you worked hard for your BSN. You deserve to get the pay for it.

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@judithcoloma613 Thanks for your comment, Judith!

[@Mazzaaaaman]

It's sounds like it was great in the short time to get some $$$$ together for a home. It involved sacrifice and now hopefully you are reaping the benefits.

[@mrs.jaywojo5426]

I went from 40+ hrs as a case manager, to 24 hrs, to now 16 hrs (with per diem triage shifts working from home). I have 3 kids that I homeschool. I am so grateful for my nursing job and the flexibility this job offers. I bounced around outpt clinics, and settled in geriatric homecare. I love it.

[@AgapeLove878]

Where do you work ?

[@mrs.jaywojo5426]

@@AgapeLove878 Hi, I work for a PACE program in MA.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, you're doing a ton! Thanks for sharing!

[@joshuamendes1565]

My cousin is CRNA. He was telling me this just the other day. RN BSN is earning more than having a nurse with a masters/doctorate degree. Crazy!!

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's right! Higher degrees does not equal more money! Just look at the trade industry!

[@nathananderson8720]

I am also a Nurse. This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 702 subs and > 200 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place. This channel also inspired me to upload my recent videos to share my opinions about the main things that truly impacted the way I live. They're a couple of my most vulnerable videos that I've been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together. They're packed with valuable information about the relationship between a job and happiness.

[@Katherine_Ann]

This makes my heart so happy! :) I am so thankful I could encourage you through my channel! You've got a new subscriber!

[@nathananderson8720]

@@Katherine_Annthank you! I hear you. Being a Nurse is not a joke and I’m glad that you’re making videos like these as an eye-opener. Keep going! I’m here to support people like you!

[@luisatalatala44]

I am really proud of you for confessing your faith openly and having the courage to put your family first. All the best.

[@rokuwhitefox]

Nursing killed my empathy. It's something people need to talk about because it's not going away.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Sadly, that seems very common. I know I've struggled with that before.

[@BubblegumPop_1]

I’ve seen this in doctors and nurses and it’s taking a toll on hospitals

[@bebeerin]

i agree. since it’s so physically taxing, there’s certain moments when you’re overworked with more patients than you should have that it truly takes every last ounce of energy to keep going. and sometimes that one patient that just got pain medicine (that you can’t do anything more for) asks for pain medicine again and you just look at that patient and in your head you’re like I truly have zero fucks left to give. yet you still have to dig deep for the very last bit of energy you have left to stay calm and repeat what you’ve already told the patient hoping you can make it through the day

[@rythmblood27]

@@BubblegumPop_1 Is it because of excess volume of patients? I’m in allied health. And I know my situations are not maybe the same level of care (like I’m not injecting medications or doing care that could endanger their life) but with low insurance reimbursement rates our employers have us grinding through patients to make it profitable. Then all the paper work……I get burned out sometimes. I’m intrigued with comment losing empathy. Is it from similar burn out?

[@BubblegumPop_1]

@@rythmblood27 I think that’s definitely why and being over worked in the hospitals it’s really taking a toll on health care workers

[@daphneerose8026]

I am a travel nurse and I am strongly considering quitting nursing. The money isn't worth it. My health has declined since becoming a nurse and I'm only in my 30s. :(

[@Katherine_Ann]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. Money is definitely not worth compromising your health!

[@rockon8174]

Your health is declining due to all the shots they insist you take. 😑

[@lisagardner903]

Good for you! I retired early from ICU nursing at 50 years old because of the stress of being a nurse. I was blessed that my husband had a good job so I could stay at home. I am in a much better place now I am not working. I love being a Biblical house wife.

[@beverlysmith7649]

What’s a biblical house wife lol

[@javajoe_gaming9923]

Lmaooooo

[@richardgreen1245]

😂🤣😂 yes ma'am.

[@charlib8650]

Read your Bible and you’d find out 😄

[@smcdade4577]

You are blessed & your retirnent is well-deserved! That ICU breaks you down, mentally & physically.

[@ericg9092]

I left medical sales after making more money than I'd ever made in my life, a little over $240,000. My home life was falling apart, my job required being plugged into my laptop or phone 24/7, even on vacation, and it just wasn't worth it at the end of the day. I'm now back working as a respiratory therapist while going to nursing school. Clinical healthcare offers maximum flexibility with the option to change things up whenever you need to - perfect for winding down a career and doing more of whatever you want to do.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow! Thanks for sharing Eric, best of luck to you as you finish nursing school!

[@fsamedi]

How do i get into medical sales? It's a hard industry to break into.

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

go rent a shop and put medical stuff in it ...@@fsamedi

[@tinawindham6958]

My brother has done that for 30 years and he is on the road, on the phone or on his laptop nonstop. I never wanted my job to follow me home. He sells orthopedic equipment and covers several states.

[@soffiearmy]

I heard respiratory therapists make 6 figures

[@bethlewis7485]

From a nurse of 45 years in the business I understand. It's not worth the stress the hospital's give you. They want perfect with no faults. Nice, pretty, intelligient, great personality, robot, willing to kiss the hospital staff, work crazy hours, no lunches, working holidays, long shifts. Yes, I do travel nursing in

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

@Beth, I made it 30 years. You win!

[@lainy7740]

Exactly

[@lainy7740]

I made it 32 years

[@lainy7740]

I made it 32 years

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

UNSAFE, dangerous, and not pro patient.

[@johnanderson1245]

You emotional wellness is more important than the 200K. If you don’t take care of yourself first you won’t be able to help anyone else. All the best in your future endeavor.

[@layray210]

I worked night shift on medsurg for 3 years, I loved the work and the people. But my boyfriend, now fiancé, wanted me to be on a normal schedule to be with him more and to be healthier and not tired all the time. I’ve now been an operating room nurse for 1.5 years and the work life balance is perfect. Monday-Friday 6-3, take call every 5 weekend. I love it🎉

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's great! Love to hear that!

[@nursinglifeajcreations6712]

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[@skelellele4256]

If you don’t mind me asking how is the pay? I’m thinking of switching myself but nervous

[@layray210]

@@skelellele4256 it’ll be different everywhere you go but my pay stayed the same as it was on medsurg. I transferred within same hospital. I make $28/hour in south Louisiana. Could definitely make more elsewhere but I’m happy here for now. Since I gave up my shift differentials, my checks can sometimes be less now than they used to be. But that’s where the call and late shifts help out. I make $4/hr extra while on call and if I’m called in it’s time and a half.

[@jasmineartis5754]

I’m wondering how nurses get to choose what they want to do. Do you tell the hospital where you want to be? If you want to do labor and delivery you just ask or are there more classes you take then they place you there?

[@NursePeter]

I adore visiting hospice case management. It allows me to serve the Lord, helping people in their darkest hours... go hourly vs. salary. Hourly vs. per visit... and stay away from Amedisys. In terms of "need to go," I left cardiology (bedside nursing) to go after a hospice calling and was also dealing with age discrimination issues.... tried LTC and left because of lack of work-life balance with 3rd shift not often showing up being required to work doubles (supervisor) and management not intervening to honor guarantees that were given to me... Hospice is the best of all the worlds in nursing in my opinion. Autonomy, the ability to apply most skills, and as a follower of Jesus being able to demonstrate God in my life through my words and actions.

[@nojo1986]

Love this. I'm new to nursing and working in home care, hospice is my dream..God bless you.❤️

[@ritakulemeka2834]

Hi Peter, This is great insight, thank you for sharing! I’m currently in nursing school and look forward to serving God’s people. Continue the great work!!

[@nathanielcharles2970]

The Nclex test is very difficult to pass, I can’t believe I failed after studying with so many materials😔💔💔💔💔

[@alexserban6626]

I hope I can pass NCLEX Exam I Don't have a job,I am 32 years old all my dreams related to NCLEX,if I can choose between my life and NCLEX would choose NCLEX

[@NursePeter]

@Evelyn Isabella uWorld was very helpful; and just learning how to take tests specially how to read the question to know what they are really asking as some questions can have information which is irrelevant.

[@cmpbstephai7082]

Even before I graduated from nursing school, I saw the floor as a grinder or digging trenches. I did my last contract in August. They were trigging ptsd symptoms. They floated me almost every shift. I signed a med/ surg tele contract. All of a sudden I got floated to ER. Different charting system, no pyxis access, no badge access to go in and out of the department. I called up my agency & made sure it was my last day there. All that money is NOT worth it. Good for you for leaving as it got worse.

[@skoopqueen]

I wasnt financial free as a nurse until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my second house already, earn on a monthly through passive income and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing is a grand choice I made. Great video! Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring! I love this

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShannonThor.]

43 here!!! Just graduated and start my job tomorrow 🙌

[@eadad4371]

Not quite long I started investing. I'm very curious and need help on how to enhance and increase my returns. Any good investment tips would be appreciated

[@skoopqueen.]

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[@eadad4371]

@@skoopqueen. That’s great , your investment advisor must be really good,I have seen testimonies of people using the help of investment advisors in making them more financial stable. Do you mind sharing more info on this person?

[@heidifrick4400]

I worked as a nurse for many years. One of the reasons I quit was the overloading & insensitivity of what a person could handle. I never did understand why a nurse was expected to be in charge of other nurses while taking care of all the doctors questions and needs. . . and still take care of the poor sick patients! They were why we were there in the first place! Nurses would work double shifts(16 or more hrs) and get sick. Then they would have to call in sick which made everyone else scramble. I dont know what the answer is. But I loved helping the patients. I have had many good nurses help me. God bless you!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Heidi! God bless you!

[@NurseSue425]

I retired and went on disability after 34 yrs. I worked 26 yrs with fibromyalgia. It was getting worse and worse. My bp was 190/90. Now it’s back to 110/70. I felt like I was killing myself. I miss talking to people and meeting people but do not miss the meetings, new rules every 5 minutes.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, that BP is a hypertensive crisis! I hope you're doing better now.

[@NurseSue425]

@@Katherine_Ann yes my bp went back to 110-120/ 70-80. Work was so stressful I was afraid of stroke. Stress. Can wreck bp. Now I’m off all bp pills. Fibro still up and down.

[@pmarie2003]

I'm so happy to see you put your family first, and all that money won't matter if you work yourself into an early grave. I took eight months off from my CVOR job, and it was some of the best time of my life. I've been back several years now, and I'm more than ready to retire, even if it means living in a freaking storage shed.

[@nursebettycares9119]

Can’t wait to hear what type of nursing you’re doing now. I was an LPN making six figures and no one wanted to believe me but I certainly felt burned out. Nursing is great but you have to really be careful not to sell your whole life for money and then get sick in the end from not taking care of yourself.

[@elizabethkamau9959]

Six figures working as an LPN that's decent which state were you working in

[@nursinglifeajcreations6712]

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[@nursebettycares9119]

@@elizabethkamau9959 yeah but I worked a lot. I work in PA, one job was paying about 96k and the other was part time pick ups that made my year a six figure year. I didn’t work weekends, just weekdays and some nights.

[@gardenyanoor1489]

@@nursebettycares9119 How many hours a week did you work? 60 hours??? 😮

[@nursebettycares9119]

@@gardenyanoor1489 my set hours were 50…7to 5…5 days a week. … most nurses depends on where they work, although scheduled for 40 hours usually still go over by 1 to hours every shift and up working 45 to 50 hrs or more cause of charting/admissions/ other nurses calling out and all of that. So yeah unless you’re part time you see those hours scheduled or not lol.. again depends on where you work though

[@keahharrison4765]

I love this. I’m in nursing school and also praying for marriage. Even though I know being a nurse is my true calling I pray that I never get greedy for money as I see some nurses do. This video was on time.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching, Keah! Sounds like you're very wise, I'm sure you'll do great as a nurse!

[@Onequietstorme]

Oh, so earning a fair and decent wage is being “greedy?” See, this is exactly why RNs will always be offered low wages from the time they come out of school and onward. Being offered permanent starting salaries in the $20’s and $30’s an hour is less than what we’re worth. You shouldn’t have to travel/contract as an RN to make a decent living wage. Bedside RNs work themselves to the bone, and the pay in 2023 is still not commensurate for the work we do…IT professionals aren’t greedy, Accountants aren’t greedy, and neither are RNs. We are just underpaid…

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@Onequietstorme Thanks for your comment! I completely agree with you, nurses are worth more than what they're usually given and it's definitely not greedy just to pursue a higher wage. I definitely don't appreciate people who say travel nurses are greedy just because they see an opportunity to increase their value and the issues with hospital being understaffed could be partially addressed if they would just pay better like you suggested! Thanks again for your thoughts.

[@rockon8174]

Build your nest and invest in real estate. Use the money to make money as you transition to family life. Look up Pace Morby on KZbin.

[@Tiffanytenae]

I know exactly what hospital you’re talking about! I met you while I was completing my clinical rotation a few months ago and I just knew you were different!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Tiffany! Pleasure to meet you again on here :)

[@lisar.2549]

Interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing! I know what kind of nursing job you are changing to, but I will wait and see if you surprise me with something different.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Still to be decided!

[@davidgreg8750]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now and you?

[@nicolehurd6254]

I have been a travel nurse for 4 years then last Nov I started part time at a outpatient infusion center and kept traveling full time. This last year I have worked 6 days a week but I decided to quit traveling at start full time at the infusion center in November! I am so excited to have a routine, less money, but I will have my life back !

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's great Nicole! I'd love to hear how you like the transition!

[@Ladybug8899]

@Katie - infusion nursing is the administration of medications and fluids through an IV line, central line or accessed port. You need to e good in starting lines. You can work in a hospital or outpatient clinics.

[@Ladybug8899]

@@Katie-vy5rd at blood donation centers usually it is run by phlebotomists.

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@Ladybug8899 That's correct! I worked in an infusion outpatient center for a while prior to starting travel nursing :)

[@Ladybug8899]

@@Katherine_Ann i worked as a PICC line nurse before i found my dream job “UM” working from home. No amount of money can make me go back to bedside.

[@luv2cruise80]

That was a very smart decision you made . A friend of mine told me he knew a guy that worked for a huge supermarket corporation called A&P making $300,000 a year and because of all the stress and long hours he put himself through, he dropped dead at 50 from a heart attack 😔. It worries me as I'm 43 and work alot! 😱

[@Katherine_Ann]

Goodness. Well hopefully you're taking care of yourself. Money is not worth ruining your health.

[@rockon8174]

Go be a bus driver or Plumber. Pays the same.

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@rockon8174 I've never heard of a bus driver making that much, but plumbers can do great!

[@jolayemimochoge1746]

I love before becoming a nurse I notice my family thrived the more time I spent at home. One of the reasons I chose nursing so I could spend less days at work and more at home. I do not think I can ever go back to 5 days a week. Now my hubby and I are are a debt free journey so we have agreed to working more and that will include local traveling for a season. Then I want to go part time. Thank you for giving a biblical prospective a reminder that I am on the right path!

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's a great perspective! Good luck to your debt free journey. I'm a huge Dave Ramsey fan :)

[@jolayemimochoge1746]

Team Ramsey!

[@rockon8174]

??????

[@Kveldrunari]

Your dedication to your family and faith is inspiring.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you! Praise be to God :)

[@trishagreenlee35]

Yep, I made $249k in 2021. I just sold my house, bought an RV and took 3 months off, and swore I was done. However, I am still paying off debt and saving for my forever home so I just took another contract. Still need the money, but am now finishing my PMHNP with just 4 classes left. Travel nursing is very hard on the body and mind. Definitely comes with a tom of sacrifices that no one understands until they do it themselves for a year. Starts off exciting, but the burn out kicks in and just starts aging you quickly.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, very cool! Good luck on your debt free journey, that's a great decision to make!

[@atarbuck3452]

You Made 249k last year and sold your house and you’re still in debt? Just Wow!

[@Lilas_lilas]

@@atarbuck3452maybe they had a huge college debt 💸! And also that 249k is it after tax or before tax?

[@atarbuck3452]

@@Lilas_lilas I wouldn’t pay that much for college either. That’s ridiculous. No college here in America is worth that much. 😅

[@rockon8174]

Travel nursing is on par with being a Welder, Pipefitter, Boilermaker. You travel for the work.

[@dellar6358]

You described my floor to a T. I work on a busy surgical floor; however, we’re taking more than just surgical patients. We take 6 patients, but since we’re short staffed we’re forced to take 7 patients sometimes… on a busy surgical floor… sometimes only one tech, so that means we do a lot more. My feet hurt, my back hurts, I’ve lost about 20 pounds because I rarely get a lunch break. Sometimes I go a 12 hour shift without getting a bathroom break. Needless to say, I have put in my notice and going to work for a drs office. I loved bedside nursing and love surgical patients, but patient safety was not being prioritized.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow! That's just not a good work environment and like you said, patient safety is being jeopardized. Best of luck to your new role, I hope it goes well!

[@thetruthsayer8347]

Click bait. You just didn’t renew your travel nursing contract😏.

[@jg8484]

I am so happy to hear you choose family responsibility over money. I am also a rn, hoping I can find a wife with similar values.

[@falcony100]

Good luck

[@TheEbenao]

Wowwwww, I feel you sister! Work life balance is what we need! I’m just transitioning to outpatient urology. Everything you said was exactly what I said when I left my previous job. God bless you!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@rjsmusicstudio4716]

Nurses to riches making 300k a year as staff nurses in nor cal. Cost of living is high but even after taxes you will make bank and save money.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thats a great channel! And that's right! He is!

[@kyleFed]

@@Katherine_Ann you should reach out to him (or let me know you here) that you want to do an interview with him!

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@kyleFed already on it 😂

[@christasmith2820]

I Love travel nursing. I have been doing travel and local assignments since 2018 I Definitely take mental health breaks at the end of each contract. Usually 2 -4 weeks. You have to do what is best for you and your family.

[@slim3160]

Good for you! I totally feel you girl! Nursing had no work life balance that’s why I cut my hours in nursing down. I really hate bedside and not looking to do it full time anymore. I am now looking to work in special education with kids & just keep my nursing license active just working PRN

[@Katherine_Ann]

Very cool! Best of luck, I hope you can find something that you enjoy!

[@SadTattoos]

How do you not have work life balance? We’re you working overtime?

[@prabinapokharel-rf8cg]

The way you mentioned 200k as huge money for you as a nurse means: either you are not worth earning that much money; this also means all other nurses who are working like you are being paid more than they worth, and this is a message to the salary providers that they should stop over spending nurses salary and they should substantially reduce salary of nurses making them work more terrible hours and squeeze them into pea sized salary.... So....this is a disgrace to all the hard working nurses out there.... shouldn't all those nurses sue you to obtain all money you have earned and have their losses minimized due to this utterly disgraceful action of yours ... ????? I am heartbroken and speechless....

[@chelym4094]

I’ve been a bedside RN for 21 years and feel more burned out than ever. The demands, the stress, the recovery period for my body after working long shifts, and the poor work/life balance have certainly taken its toll. I’m now trying to decide if I can do this another 5-10 years or change to something that doesn’t take everything I have.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for sharing, Chely. I think the beauty of nursing is the different opportunities that are available in the field. I'd definitely recommend looking around for something more laid back. Unfortunately, you might have to take a pay cut when taking something less demanding, but it may be worth it!

[@8188jlpc]

one thing health care professionals are not educated about is transference and the tools they need to avoid it. I experienced in working in health care

[@lotusgrl444]

Do you feel it got worse over time? I feel the level of greed and short changing employees is on the rise

[@chelym4094]

@@lotusgrl444 yes, it has definitely gotten worse over these last couple of years!

[@chelym4094]

UPDATE: I did leave my nursing career and I have NEVER felt better! 🥳🙌🏼🤩 I’ve loved being an RN, but emotionally and physically just cannot do it anymore. I feel like a BRAND. NEW. ME. It’s exciting to see the possibilities now that I never even imagine before!

[@miriamanderson6146]

Awesome that you are open about your faith in God! More blessings!!! God will honor your courage to share.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching, Miriam!

[@davidgreg8750]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now and you?

[@AdaVanLandingham]

Wow. Finally someone speaking my language. I went through the same thing leaving bedside local contracts bc they absolutely wouldnot work with my schedule to be able to have any consistency so that i could participate in practicing my faith with my husbnad and friends.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for sharing and for watching, Ada!

[@lulalove6514]

Girl, you’re husband should be serving YOU at that point 💅🏻

[@velocirshtr3756]

His D game so good it got her working instead 😂

[@Katherine_Ann]

Haha, it's all about serving each other! He does a great job of serving me as well.

[@saraelsebai4654]

I really appreciate you making this video, and your transparency. I’m a married woman with a 5 month old and in Islam, it’s also very very important for the woman to take care of herself and take care of her husband and her home (cooking, cleaning etc) and that’s what’s to do when you have such a demanding job. I already have a bachelors degree but was looking to get into nursing, so I’ve been doing a little research before committing to it. Sometimes it’s not all about the money, and for me, money is definitely not my main priority in life. That should be the husbands. I feel like your video was the most helpful, thank you :)

[@Rooted_Locs]

Im just finishing up my 1 month mental health break. Sometimes I feel guilty for not working mores hrs (considering a local traveller’s pay), but I have to keep reminding myself that it’s okay to not keep chasing the bag

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's right!

[@rockon8174]

Start investing in real estate.

[@coquetscache]

Our DON left and the new one changed out our 8 hour shifts to 12's. None of the staff wanted it, nor has it made a difference in shortage, and as several of the very good and valuable long time nurses had to leave because they chose work life balance. I was pressured to change my hours which would make me miss Sunday worship ever other week indefininately. Instead I have chosen to work every Saturday for 12 hours and then do other shifts during weekdays. It's not great, and the DON still isn't satisfied, but my priority is worship comes first, all the rest will fall into place.

[@janetg.]

I am a former RN with 22 years of experience. I left due to the lousy hours, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays. I chose my family over a MSN to go into administration, thus the lousy hours. I went back to school and earned my teaching license and taught 1st grade for 15 years and now I am retired. My nephew who graduated from nursing school only 4 years ago is working agency and found balance with 6 months on and 6 months off. That is how he is coping. He unfortunately, spent his 2 year of nursing in the COVID unit and it totally destroyed him and his love for nursing. I don't see him staying in nursing. Nursing is brutal and no one understands unless they live with a nursing. Teaching is a 55 hours a week job, working in the evenings and weekends to truly do a good job and keep up. Like nursing, unless you live with a teacher....no one understands. Great commentary on leaving traveling nursing!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your thoughts and for sharing Janet!

[@kristenturner1222]

Wow, thank you for sharing! I am a hs math teacher considering either nursing or med school (just completed a post bacc pre med program). I so relate to what you said about people on the outside not understanding teaching being a 55 hour a week job... I know a job is a job is a job, but I am looking for a job that will work better with family and children in the future. I am currently 27. I have also looked in the direction of pursuing something math related outside the education field (such as web devel, UX/UI, data analysis) but feel that healthcare would offer a more secure and stable job into the future so am more nervous about these routes. Do you have any suggestions for someone in my shoes? By the way, my mom's name is also Janet, so seeing your name made me smile :) P.S. I've also looked a little bit at PA, ultrasound tech, PT, dental hygiene, even masters in psych

[@janetg.]

@@kristenturner1222 Honestly, I would get a Master's Degree in Math and work for the National Security Agency or any other cyber agency. They hire Mathematicians. They like their thinking, how they process, how they deduce and their determination to get the right answer. In regards to being an MD. My son is in his final year of Fellowship. He is an MD. Medical School is brutal. Only 70% of his White Coat Class Graduated on time with him. In fact, two of his good friends both took a "gap" year after the 2nd year because they needed a mental break (which is more common than people are aware of). He did a 3 years residency in Internal Medicine which is 79 hours per week. By law, technically....the residents are not permitted to work 80 hours a week, so a lot of hospitals squeeze it down to 79 hours. He is in an Endocrine Fellowship now which is about 50 per week, but more stable hours (day shift, one call per week, and 1 weekend per month). He is right now interviewing for Attending jobs and is negotiating his work hours to see patients 4 days a week and one day a week to chart from home. The old school thinking of working 12 hour days 5-6 days per week as a doctor are gone. This younger generation is not having it and is looking for work/life balance. And honestly, I can see this happening because I've noticed the older doctors are cutting their hours and it is taking 6-9 months just to get in for a regular check up with my OB and general doctor. I would not go to nursing school. Being real here. Good luck with your decision.

[@kristenturner1222]

@@janetg. Thank you for detailing your ideas and wisdom so thoroughly! I am so thankful for you taking the time to brainstorm some ideas and recommendations for me. Making career decisions can certainly be tricky, but it's also a gift to be able to have options! It's fascinating that your son chose to go into the medical field, and I'm sure part of his decision was shaped by witnessing your experience in nursing. I didn't know that taking a leave was so common in med school, but I do believe it! Congratulations to your son on graduating and nearing the end of his fellowship. I have heard rheumatology (and endocrinology, very similarly) cited as the happiest medical specialty. I think if I were a male, I would want to pursue medicine, but as a female, I struggle a bit more to decide if it is worth it given the narrower window of fertility to have children, and the fact that I would likely aim to work part time once I have children. Teaching and nursing have been the staple "mother-friendly" careers in the past, and on paper they look good... but as you and I know are different in reality. Hence the desire for further ed to develop a marketable skill to bring to the workforce, yet a skill that doesn't also take away so much that it isn't really worth it. I believe that the recent push for better work/life balance is partially a reaction to most fields demanding more productivity from their workers for less pay, which increases the mental/emotional/physical stress on the employee. It's a blessing to be able to connect with you and I wish you a healthy and joyful retirement! Hope you also enjoy this holiday season! :)

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@kristenturner1222 @Janet G. Great thoughts from both of you!

[@beckysmith1178]

I just recently retired after working as a BSN in ICU for 30yrs on night shift in a small rural hospital. The last 12yrs I worked as a night shift Nursing Supervisor in that same hospital. So total of 42yrs. I’m now 65yrs old. I retired because my knee went bad and I fought it to continue to work for the last 10 months. They even provided a scooter to ride to make rounds to keep me working. I know embarrassing! I went from a torn medial meniscus to a torn Achilles’ tendon to a small fracture on my tibia to a cyst on my femur all while trying to continue to work. Finally I just told my superior that I had to think about myself now and stop here. So with looming further partial knee replacement surgery and rehab I felt moved to go ahead and retire instead of further burdening my employer to keep my position open. At the end of my career I was making $90,000 a year. As a night shift Nsg Sup I was constantly battling staffing problems with last minute call-ins and occasional no-shows. I had to constantly harass people on their day off to search for staff just for that day. If I couldn’t find staff then we had to hold admits and I was forced to work more to fill in for the gaps. If ER was busy then I was the triage nurse till they could catch up. I was the everything at night: dietary, pharmacy, maintenance, security, Code Blues, starter of hard to get IVs, calling of ME and donor calls, had to do readings in our boiler room etc. A woman on a scooter just can’t really be an effective supervisor who wears so many hats. Now that I’m retired I am so happy without all this weight on my shoulders. But then there’s the guilt of leaving so few workers for all the needed tasks. Do I rectify in ACLS and BLS and after rehab go to flex nursing? I really just want to walk away but wonder if I should keep my options open for any future financial problems? Always guilt as I feel that nursing was my calling and a gift from God which is precious. Thanks for your post and reminding of life balance. It helps me with my decision.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Becky, thanks for your comment. That's quite the impressive career! I think there's definitely options out there for you if you have a desire to continue using your nursing skills. Maybe you could pursue working for a clinic or Christian healthcare ministry? It sounds like you have a great outlook knowing that your gifts are from God!

[@beckysmith1178]

@@Katherine_Ann Thank you. Both great ideas. I’m waiting on the Lord (and my knee) to supply the answer! I wish you great success in your next nursing venture! I’ll keep watching to see!

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@beckysmith1178 Thank you Becky, I sincerely appreciate it!

[@claudiasmith039]

Nurse deserve that money and more. The nursing field is exhausting and stressful. It's really physically and mentally draining. Nurses use to make less than a lot of medical professionals prior to this pandemic. Examples are physical therapist, radiologist, and pharmacist. If our society can pay a sports player millions of dollars, why aren't we worth it, we save lives. But I do understand why a lot of nurses are leaving the field, it's a stressful and a risk for your well being.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@everythingtravelnurse]

Travel nursing defiantly has it difficulties for many but for others it's opportunity and is a great fit. I love Travel nursing and in it for the long haul!

[@susanchristineknisely3546]

You can always pick up another high paying contract down the road. I've worked in over 40 hospitals as a traveler, agency, local traveler, strike nurse and staff. I've been a Clinical Consultant with KCI teaching the Wound Vac and done a few other things non nursing in-between shifts. You're ok girl. Keep it up the good work! Great channel. FYI: It's all in perspective on what one gives up for men.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! Sounds like you've had some awesome experience - what an interesting career!

[@ahernandez365]

Beautiful! Money isn't everything. I found your video because I was just accepted into the nursing program. I went back to school after leaving the work force in 2011 to be home to care for my family. It was the BEST decision I ever made I wouldn't have changed it for the world. I was able to be there for my husband and help him grow in his career, as well as be there for my kids. I homeschooled them and was a present mother and wife. Now they are older, the Lord is allowing me to pursue the desires of my heart and I'm now pursing my nursing degree. I'm older, wiser and know from experience that the Lord will bless your obedience. Blessings to you and your family.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, thanks for sharing that! That's so great to hear that. Best of luck to you with nursing school, I'd love to hear how it goes!

[@glowmerge3687]

Amen Katherine. Yes I have left all my nursing jobs due to the stress and/or poor work life balance. I'm currently not happy either. I want to change my career.

[@yaritzatorres4000]

This was so powerful, esp when you said about idolizing money. God honors those that honor Him.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching, Yaritza!

[@alexgrey5195]

The reasons for "quitting" you mentioned can be managed. You can literally work 3 month have a month break. Also you didn't quit, you took a break, isn't it?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I left travel nursing 😊 with no intention on going back. That is something you can do absolutely and some can manage in that way, but that's not managable for everyone 😊

[@alexgrey5195]

@@Katherine_Ann oh I am glad to hear that you didn't quit nursing!

[@henryhalljr6453]

Excellent video. What "different kind of nursing" you're thinking about pursuing?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Henry, thank you for watching! Well, I just had my first child, so I'll be off for a while :). I'm looking into some telehealth options and also providing educational materials to nursing students through my new business OverLeaRN Test Prep. Check it out :)

[@henryhalljr6453]

@@Katherine_Ann Thank you. Take Care.

[@HeavenlyFaithful]

Could you go into detail about what you mean serving your husband, being feminine, etc...? I hear a lot of debate about this so I want to know your take on this.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi there! Thank you for your comment! Reading through Ephesians 5 would be a great way for you to understand my beliefs about serving my husband. When you say being feminine, I believe you may be referring to the book I read called "feminine appeal." Its a wonderful, biblical based book on being a mother & wife. It is not about feminism, I would not consider myself a feminist.

[@gingerssmelllikecabbageand8708]

Now I’m a U.K. nurse so everything your on about is not making adding up, but I’ll give you my story, I’m An ITU nurse have been for 5yrs, im now a supervisor I not only have my own level 3 patient, I also have 5 other junior nurses/ patients to manage. I get paid £14:71 per hour for this, this is approx $20:00 per hour. But in the U.K. we can pick up Bank shifts, this is essentially additional shifts with extra pay $30:00 per hour, but you don’t get level 3 patients, you get a cohort of 4 patients classed as level 2, but this might be 2-3 patients having delirium, unlike the US physical restraint is not allowed and seem as an human right breach. So I can have 2-3 patients trying to climb out of bed, swearing, biting, spitting, verbal abuse at me for 12 hours. I was used of these shifts because they use to pay for luxury items I wanted, holidays, cloths, gadgets etc etc. But the pound has fallen in value so this money is now used just to maintain my current lifestyle, I not expensive to keep, I don’t buy brand name cloths etc, but I do like my holidays, but or used to do 3 get aways per year, nothing exciting. I decided to do a masters in critical care this year, so I had to drop my extra shifts, my wage doesn’t cover my in going and out going. So I’m quitting in the next 9 weeks.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@judytaquino6412]

I can relate. I did traveling nursing for 20 years making tons of money. One day I walked into the ER where I worked and it became instantly apparent that I had to quit this job. The sound of all those damnable beeping monitors that was just noise and served absolutely no purpose than to annoy employees and the patients. There needs to be a change. I realized I had PTSD. I just wanted to turn ands run away from that place. I gave my notice and left.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow! 20 years as a travel nurse. Unfortunately, I can relate to becoming callous. Are you still working in nursing, Judy?

[@judytaquino6412]

@@Katherine_Ann No. I retired at 70. However, once a Nurse always a Nurse. I'm writing a Memoir of my Nursing years. So many horror stories, so little time and space. I think I will have to write a series otherwise this book would read like War & Peace and the Encyclopedia Britannica.

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@judytaquino6412 Hahaha, sounds like it will be an interesting read!

[@sarinirangedera7476]

thankyou for sharing your story! wishing you wellbeing and happiness:)

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching!

[@MommaNurse]

I’m currently in orientation for my local Travel Nurse assignment after being off for 2 months. I definitely get where you are coming from. Excited to hear what’s next for you ❤.

[@peppaminttea]

Were you doing regular charting or crisis charting? Were you wearing compression socks to help with feet pain?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi, I was doing both! I do wear compression socks!

[@peppaminttea]

@@Katherine_Ann Ok gotcha. It was definitely time for you to go. I wish you the best

[@adriennemullen3007]

People are out in the world making insane money doing some fairly stupid stuff. So I’m with the other viewers who tell you that you are soooo worth your income. Your empathy and functional intelligence is priceless.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your thoughts, Adrienne!

[@adriennemullen3007]

@@Katherine_Ann Love you

[@MTknitter22]

Travel nursing when we did it was awesome. It was great. Yup she was “on pace” to make that much but it’s not the norm. Plus YOU DO NOT NEED A BSN. Experienced sharp RN’s from the old three yrschools, and two year degrees as well made great money. She was real honest about WHY it paid that much sometimes and good for her she made the most of it!!

[@kristinebesa8335]

I'm in the same season with the same struggles deciding between leaving my staff job for travel. Blessed to have come along this video. Just what I needed to hear. Such a great reminder!!!!❤

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching, Kristine! Best of luck to you!

[@MTknitter22]

@Kristine Besa, here’s hoping you get a good agency to work for and that travel nursing gives you that temporary situation that prospers you and benefits you!!

[@BillBennettYoga]

I was working in the hospital on the floor this past weekend when the wife shot her husband. I want out of nursing don’t know what else to do.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, that is horrible. I'm sorry to hear you feel that, Bennett. The beauty of nursing is that there are a myriad of options that you can pursue in the field that don't require you to do bedside nursing.

[@kristalauren0620]

I really started feeling burnt out from my bedside nursing job on a orthopedic trauma floor during COVID! I would always have 5-6 patients and would leave late almost everyday bc I could never stay on top of my charting bc the days were so busy admitting/discharging all day!! I was so stressed out and felt like I was always exhausted!! I’m much happier now and am working currently at an outpatient orthopedic surgery center in the PACU!!

[@Katie-vy5rd]

Any advice for getting a position it the PACU? Please and 😊 thanks!

[@kristalauren0620]

@@Katie-vy5rd Hey Katie, I’d be happy to share my experience getting a position in the PACU!! I work currently in an outpatient surgery setting so it may look differently for those working in the PACU in a hospital setting, but when I applied, they required at least 1-2 years of nursing experience either in an emergency, ICU, or PACU setting. I had actually never worked in either department before. The only experience I had was working bedside on several different acute trauma and orthopedic trauma floors at different hospitals! I’m currently at an orthopedic outpatient surgery center and had about 4 1/2 years of nursing experience before applying!! Not sure if that helped, but I love the PACU so so much!! I’m so happy there!

[@arlenewhittenburg919]

I still have my license,but I quit nursing all together and maintain pools now with my hubby, we make our own schedule, get to be with each other so much more ,make time for our kids whenever they need us, the stress was literally killing me as a travel ICU RN. It was quitting the nursing profession that saved my life (after 16 years of faithful service).

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow! Very interesting, how do you like that career transition?

[@arlenewhittenburg919]

@@Katherine_Ann to be honest, it's about priorities changing, when you are young, it's all about the rat race, money, climbing a career ladder. Then you have kids and grow up, go through some tough times in marriage or health issues, whatever other traumas or disasters that may come in life, and the priorities become, well overall health and wellness. My own physical health aside, the health of my marriage, my parenting, and even friendships all take a back burner with nursing. Doing my own business, I am with my family, this is the first year I will get to spend every holiday with them, I almost cried when I realized I will get to be there for Thanksgiving AND Christmas! And doing pools is so low stress, seriously, I don't go to work wondering if someone might die/ code.

[@hopekim3200]

@@arlenewhittenburg919 Sorry, what is maintaining pools? Do you mean actual swimming pools or is it terminology that I don't know in healthcare?

[@arlenewhittenburg919]

@@hopekim3200 I literally clean and chemical balance pools, install /program pool automation, do some diving for underwater repairs, etc. Not working in healthcare at all.

[@davidgreg8750]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now and you?

[@msheehandub]

Travel RT here. Also grossed 200k/yr during 2021/2022. Worked 50-72 hrs for two years. Sticking w travel in PA (where I'm from) Philly, Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, all far enough away to get the tax free stipends. Grateful. Lucky.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Very cool! I'm from Lancaster originally and worked in Reading my first four years!

[@tatonkapeach]

What hospital is this??? I have an MSN and I don’t break 100k and I work my butt off. Share the hospital please.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Tatonka, I was making this much money while working travel nursing at a small hospital in Georgia. The rates are not nearly that high at that location anymore, but you can still find comparable rates throughout the country.

[@edwigekafui1865]

God bless you sis, God will provide

[@exclusiveaddition5491]

Amen! Glad to hear you’re obeying your loyalty to the Lord and your husband. You will be blessed because of it❤

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching!

[@WellnessWithKristi]

I left my med-surg nursing job a couple years ago due to work life balance. The break has been good for me & my family for sure ❤️

[@Ruffles729]

Did you transfer to outpatient?

[@WellnessWithKristi]

@@Ruffles729 hi! I actually took a break for a few years. Stayed home with my kids, started an online business. And just recently stepped back into bedside nursing! I think the different season of motherhood I’m in, I just needed a change of pace. Coming back in fresh after a break has actually been a lot nicer than I thought it would be!

[@rd6789]

Can doctors do that too like take a break for childbirth and development and come back to start fresh

[@Ro-InStyle]

Great job, God first! "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteouness and all of these things will be added unto you". Now buckle up and watch the Lord prosper your household, sis! Blessings

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching!

[@brittan.y.ficchi]

Yep, I worked the hospital life for 11 years. Between being a nurse tech/secretary, bedside nurse for 5 years. 3 years as a travel nurse. I didn't make 200k but I made 134k 1 year & that's with taking 3+ weeks off during the year. I was burnt. And I had a child. Felt like I was too exhausted to really show up as my best self for my family. I work an 8 hr shift job now 5 mins from where I live. Weekends and holidays off, home every night with my son & husband. I make 85k, but the pay cut is worth it! I can't bare to even think about going back to working in the hospital. It's awful, sadly.

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's great, Brittany. I appreciate hearing where your priorities are. Thanks for sharing.

[@katerapport1558]

I just started traveling. I quit my bedside ICU position a few months ago and now I’m looking for another contract but not sure if I should stick with 3x12 or 4x12. I’m close to applying for one that is 4x12 but it’s 14 weeks and I’m worried about burn out. I don’t think I’ve ever worked that much OT, and it would only be my 2nd travel contract. Also going back to nights after over a year of days…idk how did you make these decisions, I feel like I really love nursing but I have to have balance

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for the comment, Kate. If it's just for a season, it's definitely doable, especially if you have a goal in mind. Like you said though, it can burn you out quickly!

[@thekristineway]

come to california! i just went back to school and recently passed my fnp exam…nee a break from bedside care and like the consistent schedule and less anxiety..

[@Katherine_Ann]

Haha, it's too expensive out there! That's great, congrats!

[@Ruffles729]

Hi! I am a brand new nurse(also a believer!) and was wondering if you recommend Med Surg for a year? I have no desire to stay in the hospital setting, but I still am thinking the year of experience would open more doors. Thoughts?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey, Moon! Thank you for watching and for the question. You definitely cannot go wrong doing Med Surg for a year. That was the first unit that I was on. It gives you such a wide variety of experience, I think that's a great idea.

[@Ruffles729]

@@Katherine_Ann Great, thank you so much!❤️

[@maimoua7074]

@Moon Well said on your video! Praised God. Was a peds beside nurse, skilled/non-skilled home healthcare, insurance nurse and school nurse. ❤School nurse. It is great for family life…holidays off and Summer/Winter/Spring break off!

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@maimoua7074 That's so great, Mai! Thank you for watching!

[@jennifergriffin9821]

I just quit as a dialysis RN yesterday, bc of abusive manager.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that, Jennifer. Do you have plans to work elsewhere?

[@beccagamez4997]

Hi Katherine! I thank the Lord He convicted you about quitting your job. I'm in a similar situation, however, my job is in marketing and I work from home. Unfortunately, working from home can be a nightmare as sometimes I work 11 hrs in front of the computer. I'm planning on quitting my job and I pray the Lord gives me joy and peace in doing so. The pay is great, but it's not worth it as this job has become a real spiritual burden for my soul and my marriage. I also desire to honor the Lord in my wifely duties and happily respond to the calling of really being a biblical wife. I pray the Lord gives us strength and encouragement to be faithful to His word and to focus on building our homes for His glory. May you continue to grow in sanctification and grace. Every blessing in Christ!

[@frankG335]

It's one thing to be a Biblical wife, whatever that means. But you'd better make sure your husband is a good, Biblical husband, too!

[@sunriselotus]

Meanwhile I was a resident doc making 4 dollars an hour working 80 hr weeks. ❤

[@Katherine_Ann]

😳😳😳

[@anthony1776diaz]

Not only was what you did noble it was was also wise. Godspeed. I'm sure your family is happy to spend more time with you. Godspeed.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@rickydr.7417]

As a man I´d say, It was one of the nicest things I´ve ever heard from a woman ! OMG ! Greetings from Brazilian´s nurses dear !

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching!

[@educatedwanderer9293]

You'll realize after a while that consistency and stability in a job is worth a little less in income, like 80k to 100k a year, unless you like the constant crisis mode. I used to work 5 to 6 days a week until I realized most of my extra days were on the weekend. I got a weekender position, and reduced extra shifts to one day per week which is 50 hrs a week total, with 3 days off a week and this has been working for me for 15 years so far.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@gccakes]

How many days were you working per week? Thinking about traveling but my ideal work life is 3 days per week so not sure if I would be required to do more as a traveler.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey gccakes! I was only working 3 days a week... but the facility had some issues... one be getting out 30min to an hour late every day and next shift coming in late. As a traveler you have a lot of autonomy. You can pick up shifts, take assignments that are 3 days a week or even up to 5 days a week. All depends on the job you're applying to!

[@gccakes]

@@Katherine_Ann Thank you! I'm glad you were able to save for a house and prioritize God and family. Can't wait to hear about your next job!

[@saramoran3961]

I have been a nurse for almost 18 years. I have a love hate relationship with nursing. In hospitals and long term care, it’s so task oriented that you can’t actually care about your patients. I have suffered from anxiety for years and didn’t even understand I had anxiety. Always been asked to take another patient and often they needed a higher level of care then what I could provide made it so unsafe. I was constantly worried about making a mistake and losing my license. I have finally found a place in hospice nursing. I am transitioning from an after hours on call position to an evening position in which I can support the day shift case managers and support the after hours nurses. I don’t carry a case load, just cover afternoon and evening admissions as well as cover urgent needs. One of the biggest things for me has been to find a company that actually believes in caring for their staff as much as they care for patients. I never thought I would find a company like this, it’s amazing!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Sara, thanks for sharing! That's great to hear. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy it.

[@david2456]

I'm a bachelor of nursing. I've been working for 11year as an R/N nurse in government clinical setting. Now I want to come and work in usa. Could you advise me what will need and how should I try for this, please

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi David! Unfortunately, I do not know how you can come to the states to find work but I'm sure you can find it on a US government website!

[@roxannenoriega5661]

I am exactly where you are!! And my spiritual life is suffering. Would you consider a chat?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Roxanne! Feel free to reach out, my email is listed in the about me :)

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

Did you need to get the covaidshot?

[@nenaronan8679]

You are an inspiration of faith and obedience to the Word of God. I hope the Lord blesses you with rest and a wonderful family life❤

[@lori5946]

I started travel nursing in 2018. I worked in Florida for 25 years. You don't get lunch breaks in Florida. The pay sucked. I started working in California as a traveler and made good money. They gave me real breaks in my 12 hour shifts. I only want to work 6 months out of the year. So it works for me. I get to visit all the National and State parks. I have had so many wonderful vacations since. I am L&D nurse and 56 yrs old. It was do this or retire from nursing. I did do an assessment in Washington because my son lives there but the hospital was horrible no breaks and not very safe. I want to leave bedside nursing but not sure what to do.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Lori! Thanks for sharing that. Have you considered transitioning to an outpatient or home health role? There's so many options out there, that's really the beauty of nursing and healthcare in general.

[@davidgreg8750]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now and you?

[@KEP1983]

Maybe I missed it since I listened while doing other things, but were you working 3x12s or something else regularly? Because 3x12 seems like a good work life balance. I'm a home care LPN and do 4x10s and think the work life balance is good. The only problem is all my off time is spent studying. But eh, I'll be done with my RN in 2.5 months! I'm hoping to do med Surg for a year and then (if we haven't paid off all of our debt or aren't close to doing it) do local traveling to pay off all of our debt.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Keith, I was working 3x12s, over time and a very long commute. That along with other professional and personal obligations, it was a lot. Not as insane as other nurses I've seen working 5 or 6 12s a week, but it'll burn you out after awhile. Good luck with you as you finish your RN!

[@jacquimclean443]

How did u find the local crisis assignment?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I just searched travel jobs in my area! First assignment I was with AYA and most recently I've been with a local travel agency within ATL.

[@megannyabawa3369]

Hie Kristi! You have great content, which hospitals pay 500k or more. I would like to apply in future thanks.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching! 500k might be pretty challenging. I don't have any first hand knowledge of a hospital paying that much. You'd likely have to work crisis nursing travel contracts and be willing to work 5-6 shifts a week.

[@WifeNonGamerPlays]

Yes! I’m a nurse who refused to do travel contracts. I need money like anyone else. However, with multiple physical injuries and burn out, I can’t. Now Im preparing my exit from bedside :) What I really need now is to have a work life balance.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for the comment! What are you planning to do next?

[@WifeNonGamerPlays]

I still work bedside, but im back to school to do masters in health informatics. Hopefully in 2 years time i will be able to make a transition. Since 2007 after i graduated i’ve been doing night shift. And that is what makes me really weak physically.

[@Kevagoddess]

@@WifeNonGamerPlays just curious as I am also thinking of going back to school for Masters In health informatics , how are you finding it . Just curious as I also want a work life balance don’t know if it’s worth it

[@loveloreal]

"on track to making" or 'making" those are different

[@cmv7895]

You have such a beautiful heart, Katherine! And I appreciate you speaking openly about your faith and family views when society as a whole often looks down on people who believe these things in today’s world. I was a teacher and left to pursue nursing. I began an accelerated nursing program in June 2020, which… schools were having an interesting time figuring that out as The Big C hysteria was ramping up. Thankfully I was able to do my clinical rotations in hospitals still. My husband and I got married in the middle of my program. We had both been told individually that we would have trouble conceiving children, so we were really concerned that the two of us combined would face fertility issues. So, we started trying to start a family as soon as we were married, expecting a long arduous road to be ahead of us. By the grace of God, we conceived our son immediately! It still blows my mind that he exists, I was NOT supposed to be able to have children let alone that quickly. So, I was 10 weeks pregnant when I graduated in March 2021 and began working in a local ER. I had originally planned on working up until delivery, as nurses seem to be oddly competitive in that regard? Like, you get bonus points for coming to work while in labor? It’s weird and not healthy. Anyway, I was in my third trimester working 6 shifts in a row. I got in trouble for going to the bathroom without asking permission. I was repeatedly kicked in the stomach. The ICU upstairs had nurse leaving in droves to the point that patients who were admitted to the ICU through the emergency room were being sent back down to be held in the ED because there weren’t enough ICU nurses to take care of them and they figured that emergency nurses would be better suited to keep critical patients alive than med-surge nurses. Psych holds taking up beds for days, ICU patients taking up beds for days and having critical patients for days on top of a full ER load. Every day I came in the seasoned nurses were making threats to leave and basically just vocalisaient how unhappy and miserable they were… with good reason. It was demoralizing to come in as a new grad and every tell you every single day how horrible their life was because of their job. And, I felt like more of a burden than a help being on orientation. Plus, I was *that* person who started a new job while already pregnant. 😅 I left about a month and a half earlier than I planned to. I stayed home with my son full time for 7 months, then took a position as an occasional part-time nurse at a pediatric complex care facility. It honestly is not the type of nursing I would choose for myself, but at this point in my life my main priority is raising my son and learning how to be a wife… we are just now coming up on two years of marriage and I’m only begin to scratch the surface of learning on that. Right now I’m only obligated to pick up one 12 hours shift per pay period. So, twice a month I work a Night Shift, but the rest of the time I get to be a stay at home mom. ❤ We just bought a house and I might need to start picking up more shifts, but I’m very thankful to have gotten something so flexible. I would love to get a per diem job in a different specialty, but I don’t have the experience those postings require and they wouldn’t be nearly as family friendly as this one!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing! That's great that you found a position that is so flexible and allows you to be a stay at home mom!

[@gracie2375]

Love your commitment to your marriage and to God!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you, Gracie!

[@tiff-t9g]

I think alot about the timing and what you have said about picking my major in college thank you so much for your insights in your opinion i think that we should all work our relationship with chirst Jesus stress can lead to so much negtive inpact and walk with God i agree we should keep our eyes on Jesus and jobs that don't fear us and worry us God is in control of our lives. I trying to become a nurse practitioner

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching!

[@reneeezealor4811]

I LOVE the reason you quit. It’s soo refreshing to hear that from a fellow believer whose a Nurse that’s experienced the field. Im going to Nursing school and that is actually one of my concerns about me changing to that career. But I can only see myself delivering babies until my hands just can’t go anymore. That’s my calling .

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thank you for watching, best of luck to you in nursing school!

[@candaceh9369]

Hi, Happy New Year!!! How did you find crisis contracts? Can you share any agencies?

[@Katherine_Ann]

My first contract was with AYA and it was simply just on their openings page as crisis contract. I however would not recommend working with them as they tried to change my pay 2 weeks into my already signed contract.

[@Tania-rg7jp]

I totally was not expecting you to pull out Biblical Wife! But yes these industries suck it all out. The level of stress you had when you meantioned that you had a house that you wanted to save up for. It brought me back to where I was when I was considering nursing. I don’t know ANYONE who likes their bedside nursing job. And everyone in one is running to be an NP. I decided against it. Life should have flow, not steal flow.