Anybody got advice on how to deal with all the BS and micromanaging that goes on when working in the healthcare field? I work my a$$ off, but am constantly pushed to do more. I love helping people, but it just takes so much out of me anymore. I just left my 3rd job in healthcare because of the stress. I really think I need to change careers, but this is all I know.

I feel for ya darlin'. I've worked in that field for a lot of years...the pay sucks, the hours suck, the conditions suck...

but it all ended for me in sept 2005 when one of my clients beat the sh*t out of me and broke my shoulder all up...now I'm on comp and that really sucks but I will never go back to taking care of people...

It's a corp game... you either play the game or call it quits. There's no way to make it any better. If it bothers you that much, go into another field. For example, if you are a nurse, go into hospice or home care and work for yourself. Just a thought...

I hear ya... I am a medical assistant for an internal meds doctor. I work harder and know more than the nurses do! And the red tape you have to go through getting referrals, precerts and prior authorizations is enough to make you lose it! There are many days I just want to walk out.. but unfortunately me and my son depend on this job so therefore I stay...

yeah...sorry that wasn't advice...just b*tching about it. i have no idea what I will do when I can go back either.

i have my artwork though. Do you have any skills like that? A hobby you can turn into a business?

i am in the nursing field i started as a cna and it was hell people ran over me they think just cause you clean poop you have to take it family members complained allthe time and one shifet always told ont he other shift nothing never was right we had to lift pts that was well over 250lbs dead weight had to work short staffed and low pay got kifck bit,ucssed,slapped you name it spit in your face name calling been there done that now i am a nurse that takes ccare of of her cna's i get out there and work along with them caue i know the feelings i lift clean i do it all and still do my job even though i am tired when my day is over i still love what i deven must if it stinks

1st of all, Thanks to all of you! Especially those who are in a long term care facility. I think you are very underpaid & underappreciated. We need to take care of the people who are taking care of our sick & elderly!

My sister is a nurse, she burnt out & is teaching now.

I don't really have any other training or marketable skills. I am going to take a career assessment test and try to find something I can do without any experience. Or I might have to find another healthcare job until I can get training. It's just so depressing though.

Boy, can I empathize, luv.

"Adversity is the diamond dust that heaven polishes its jewels with."
- Leighton

I am working on getting out of the nursing home environment and into the independent living structure. The nursing home has helped me to learn how to deal with my grief but now I would like to work on my independency. The pay, benefits and insurance will suck I am sure of but I have ulterior motives. I like the helthcare profession but am ready for something different. An aide was telling me about a facility that deal with teenagers with mental handicaps. I am sure I will lose none of the insanity that comes with the healthcare profession but a change of pace might just be what I need now. I enjoy helping others but like helping myself as well.