Registered Nurse RN

Registered Nurse, Free Care Plans, Free NCLEX Review, Nurse Salary, and much more. Join the nursing revolution.

  • RN
    • Nursing Clinical Skills
  • Nursing Videos
  • Blog
  • Nursing School
  • Nursing Care Plans
  • Nursing Quizzes
  • Nursing
  • Nursing Jobs
  • NCLEX Review
  • Store

Nursing is a Full Time Job (On and Off the Clock) | Registered Nurse RN

I really enjoy nursing. Granted, you have your stressful days, but I enjoy my career path. But one of the things I have noticed is that nursing is not just a job: It is a way of life. The skills you learn carry over into all areas of your life. Your nursing career as a Registered Nurse RN doesn’t stop when you clock out.

Ways that Nursing Spills Over Into My Personal Life

Nursing does affect many aspects of my personal life. I often find myself lecturing my papaw about taking his heart medication regularly. I even take his blood pressure sometimes for him (as he gets nervous in the doctor’s office and often has a higher reading).

When someone in my family gets sick, they often ask me questions about the safeness of their medications ( such as if I have ever given them at my job), and so forth. I don’t mind at all, and I am always glad to offer any help or advice. I know that when people get sick or have health issues, they often stress about their health and medical treatments. So I am glad to provide any advice or tips I can.

I even find myself helping my husband as much as I can. Any time he gets sick, I treat him just like a patient. I do everything in my power to make him recover. He also has one of the physical urticarias known as Cholinergic Urticaria. This is a type of hives that develop in response to heat. So whenever he gets hot, exercises, or anything that raises his body temperature, he can develop the Cholinergic Urticaria symptoms. So I often find myself helping him avoid situations that cause hives, and I help him monitor the condition. I also make sure he treats his Cholinergic Urticaria by taking antihistamines or other medications.

I also lecture my mother (asking her to stop smoking), and I also try to persuade her to stop eating junk food (high cholesterol).

And I even find myself giving nurse advice to myself! I often give myself a mental lecture if I find that I am eating too much fast food, or if I am not getting enough exercise.

All in all, nursing has definitely spilled over into my personal life. I have learned that nursing isn’t just a job, but a philosophy. It has certainly made me more aware of my own health, and I make sure to do everything I can to protect that health.

Please Share:

  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)
Nursing Gear

RSS Latest YouTube Videos

  • Do Nurses Really Need to Know This?
  • This Vein is Going to Roll... Nurse IV Insertion Tips #shorts
  • Nursing Graduation Spring Class of 2022: Congratulations!!
  • 6 Reasons to Become a Nurse #shorts

Recent Posts

  • Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Nursing Review
  • Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Quiz
  • Crying in Nursing School
  • Desired over Have by Weight Examples Dosage Calculations
  • Tablets and Capsules Dosage Calculations (Desired over Have Method)

Disclosure and Privacy Policy

This website provides entertainment value only, not medical advice or nursing protocols. We strive for 100% accuracy, but nursing procedures and state laws are constantly changing. By accessing any content on this site or its related media channels, you agree never to hold us liable for damages, harm, loss, or misinformation. See our full disclosure and privacy policy. Copyright Notice: Do not copy this site, articles, images, or its contents without permission.

Important Links

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

Follow Us on Social Media

  • Facebook Nursing
  • Instagram Nursing
  • TikTok Nurse
  • Twitter Nursing
  • YouTube Nursing

Get Free Email Updates:

Enter your email address below and hit "Submit" to receive free email updates and nursing tips.

Copyright © 2022 RegisteredNurseRN.com. All Rights Reserved.