Nsg has been a passport to the world, but I realise now, in retrospect, having had months to recover having retired and still exhausted, that I worked too hard, for too long, for too little appreciation. Would I encourage others to choose nsg as a profession, NO! Too much sacrifice of social life, those vile shifts, the lack of flexibility, NEVER! Financially taken advantage of, because it was believed we got respect instead, not now, most of my colleagues as I left the flock weeks ago had their faces in their mobile phones, in full view of patients and managers, not a word of reprimand.. FOR SHAME

Yes , but on different median , I would work not only in healthcare but in management also.

I am a pharmacist since 1974 the profession sucks and is a pseudo profession. I’m now too old but if could do over I would be a Nurse Practitioner with specialist or physician assistant so my son has BSRN and my go on to NP.

No, social workers don't get paid enough and we're not respected enough.

I don't think I would change a thing. My career path included things I could control and things I could not control, such as induction as a social worker in the US Army in 1952. I later specialized in working with kids and families in various mental health treatment facilities. I enjoyed teaching in a University and retiring after 36 years engaged in direct practice and training others as my role in a children's treatment facility. I was subsequently invited to practice in a pediatric practice for the next 15 years. I now offer consultation from my home office and train in clinical hypnotherapy. I remain intrigued how persons master their challenges in life and take pleasure in discovering and evolving ways of being useful to others.

No, I would not. My career can be very rewarding. I love helping to folks become empowered, heal, and align with their true authentic selves. With that said, I believe behavioral/mental health is devalued. We are required to have a great deal of education, training and experience however we are not paid what we are worth. Insurance companies pay less than what we charge, and do not take into account the amount of work that goes into seeing clients outside of the the session. I did not become a counselor to get rich, but I did not expect to have to hustle and take on other jobs just to survive.

Absolutely not constant abuse. Not enough pay. Constant stress. No respect

If I could start over, I would absolutely choose the same path in healthcare, specifically in caregiving. From a young age, I have always felt a strong calling to help others and make a tangible difference in their lives. The emotional fulfillment and sense of purpose that caregiving provides are unmatched, and I truly believe it is the most meaningful path for me. Additionally, pursuing this career abroad offers me a broader perspective, as I am able to learn from diverse healthcare systems, cultural approaches, and the needs of different communities. For me, caregiving is not just a job but a calling, and I am excited about the opportunities for growth and impact that lie ahead in this field.

Absolutely NOT!!! Healthcare has destroyed my health, my life, my family, my goals and dreams, and now I am a slave to healthcare with no end in sight. I welcome death.

I would go into primary care instead of general surgery.

Yes I will choose the same path and why because I love caring for others and helping them and just being there for them because some people needs to be love and care for because some doesn’t have family are they family members don’t want anything to do with them so this is why I do it

In truth, I actually would never have gone into nursing unless my father had an encourage that as a means of taking care of myself throughout my life. My last rotation was orthopedics, and I made the choice that that would be my field, and when I started the journey Towards higher education, I was employed to teach psychiatric nursing once I had my masters Little did I know that that would be my passion in nursing and since that time it remains my passion. There are people who care, who are being in my opinion, mostly neglected because of behaviors and lack of Healthcare. When I had the opportunity to do Tele psychiatry, it was like icing on the professional cake. I was happy to get up and work every day that I was employed for psychiatry by telehealth. I think I’m a better practitioner because of the positive outlook and results in this seriously neglected field for Healthcare. I have seen positive results from medication and therapy and a team working together so that people could live alone take their medications and be out in a community so what was not intended in the beginning became in love for the Healthcare that I do.

At a time between getting my NP after masters I had thought of going to medical school and becoming an orthopedic surgeon. My son‘s said mom do you really want that kind of life and after teaching psychiatric mental healthcare to students and being on those units, I made the decision to be an NP in psychiatric and mental health nursing and I have not regretted that I simply like to be a provider and not in management. I like to see results that are now more positive and negative as a result of that decision.

Unfortunately, no.

When I started this career as an EMT almost 22 years ago, it was for the betterment of the county I was working in, the betterment of the community I served, in the city I was living in. There wasn’t a time where we were overly concerned with fitting into a new bracket of cost-effectiveness, or concerned about insurance coverages. We just did it.

Moving on into the imaging field in the years that followed, the invisible hand of the market was creeping into chronically ill patient’s pockets. I started noticing before scans that the co-pays were becoming astronomical. This did go down in the last 15 years. In fact, it has only increased. When I started noticing that some deductibles were close to the cost of a new car

The alarm truly started going off. A complete for profit system is going to destroy most of the working class, one way or the other. It’s not worth it anymore. With updated regulations, tighter work schedule, more pressure to get exams, finished faster, as well as more patient load, it’s not only breaking us, but it’s going to break the client side. This cannot continue the way it is.

Long story short-I’m retiring, as our most of my colleagues. We’ve all sustained injuries over the years that have caught up with us, some that cannot be seen visibly. We’ve given our life, our bodies, our time, our souls to something that no longer cares. We’ve become an afterthought to the C-suite.

I just wanted to help people. Instead I spend time arguing with insurance companies regarding what kinds of therapies I can use to treat my fragile patient population. I am overworked and vastly underpaid while working with children with severe disabilities. My entire practice is state funded and one of the groups has not paid me in 8 months. Clearly I would never choose medicine again. It took my youth, my time with family and any financial security I had.

Yes because my life is full and if I changed one thing I wouldn't be where I am.

I would stay being a flight nurse. I have not found any satisfaction from working as an NP.

No. I would have gone into LPN or RN nursing.

Absolutely. Medicine offers an opportunity to help people in need more than any other occupation I can think of!

I still would choose to be a psychologist for several reasons. I was able to do this job working for agencies as well as private practice. I will soon be returning to work using remote counseling, which would not have been possible in any other profession. (I retired several years ago, but due to divorce must work again. I’m older.) Trying to help others is always a good career choice. I’ve learned a lot about people, life and myself.

I would not make the same healthcare path, I think I would have went for my MD because us NP work so hard and our compensation is not the best, lack of benefits, increase in depression and anxiety. If I had to restart, I would want to get a degree in animal science, live on a farm.

No because w-2 isn't an option and running a business is expensive. I love the freedom but I HATE insurance companies and all the 1099's and taxes.

I am a LMFT. I have been doing this work for years and absolutely would choose.

I am an LMHC in Florida, I have worked in various agency settings and my own practice for 12 years. I would NOT choose this career at all! I have 6 figure student load debt and have been on medic aid my entire career, I do not make enough to qualify for payment on IBR loan payments, and I cannot purchase anything by loan because of my Debt to Income ratio. I could have gotten a MA in Library Science and made $125,000/year. My son would have more options, and have had extra-curriculars that I cannot afford. I would own a home. I would have been able to have a retirement fund. Instead, I have debt and no money for retirement and no ability to buy a home. Worst decision I ever made was to go into mental health. I have great reviews and a ton of clients who consider me a Godsend, but sentiments don't pay the bills.

The larger society has become too casual and disrespectful towards doctors in the last 25 years..The insurance companies are rogue and unregulated, they can veto anything they do not like to pay for. NO, I would choose a different career..

Yes, because my life is full and if I changed one thing I wouldn't be where I am.

Yes,because this is my passion field.

Yes, because I am a healer by nature.

Yes

I lived through the golden age of medicine and enjoyed the opportunity. Less paperwork, no electronic medical record, fewer mandatory irrelevant documentation requirements, more time to actually spend with the patient. All of this gradually eroded over time. I still enjoy the decreased time available for physician-patient relationship.

Yes I would. I was one of the first wave of women who went into medicine and we suffered alot for the "privilege "of entering the patriarchy. I love what I do which is Women's Health. I suffered for my craft but the response from patients and students makes it so worth it!