| by Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD
A recent research study* supported by the National Institute
of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Commonwealth
Fund, et al. examined job satisfaction among nurses. This study
validated what we as RNs already know. More than 40% of all
nurses are dissatisfied with their jobs. In fact, 22.7% of all
nurses in the U.S. and 30% of nurses less than 30 years old plan
to leave their hospital jobs in the next year.
I find these statistics exciting and encouraging. RNs are
leaving hospitals to take control of their careers. RNs are
deciding that their life's work can and should be satisfying,
profitable and fun.
Say "No" to Horrendous Working Conditions
Physical and emotional exhaustion is one of the reasons cited
for this rampant dissatisfaction. In my experience, that boils
down to working conditions.
You don't have to sacrifice yourself to your job. Julie Krohn, a
world renowned jockey, says she gave up horse racing because she
had suffered so many injuries. She decided it was time to stop
giving up body parts for the sake of winning.
How are you sacrificing your own body parts to nursing? Are you
reduced to carrying food trays? Are you slaving away as the unit
housekeeper? Are you working double shifts - and providing
substandard care - because of short staffing?
Why not take your nursing skills in a new direction? There are
many career alternatives for RNs and Legal Nurse Consulting is a
lucrative way to use your nursing education and expertise while
enjoying true career satisfaction.
Stop Fear in Its Tracks
Don't let fear stop you from making a career move. Identify
those fears, then strip them of their mystery. Replace them with
thoughts that will help you achieve your full potential. Here's
one thought that may help you avoid giving fear your power -
imagine yourself as
the hospital's waiter and housekeeper at age 65, and you'll stop
the fear process in its tracks.
Join the 22.7% of RNs who are already taking action to eliminate
dissatisfaction and burnout. Remember "nurses can do
anything," but bold action is necessary if you're truly
interested in experiencing the joy of career satisfaction.
Choose to act now.
The Choice Is Yours
Legal Nurse Consulting is the career choice I and many of my
students made. We're glad we did. Is legal nurse consulting
right for you? Ultimately, only you can decide. I urge you to
make an informed decision. Take the first step today - explore
this new career possibility for yourself. The worst that can happen is you will
learn that legal nurse consulting isn't for you. If it's not,
there will be plenty of jobs awaiting you. I hear that about
22.7 % of all hospital nursing positions will be open soon.
*Linda H. Aiken, et al., "Nurses' Reports On Hospital Care
In Five Countries," Health Affairs, Vol. 20, No. 3 May/June
2001
About the author: Vickie L. Milazzo,
RN, MSN, JD LegalNurse.com
Accredited Online Legal Nurse Consulting Certification
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