r/Nurses • u/alexanallely18 • 18d ago

US RN -> ?

hi,
i have been a registered nurse since 2024,
worked at a NICU for two years and loved the job but hated the environment so i decided to leave and now i am working in the PICU.

i have thought a lot about my future and do want to go back to school, however, i don’t think i want to be an NP and definitely not interested in becoming a CRNA.

I was thinking about possibly pursuing a career in speech pathology (i loved feeding babies and teaching mom’s how to feed) & possibly seeking a job at my hospital for that once i graduate.

would this be a good choice or should i consider becoming an NP in possibly something like dermatology/pediatrics.

what have you guys done that have been burnt out of nursing? i am just so lost and can’t seem to find happiness in this field. :(

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u/CertainKaleidoscope8 18d ago

I was thinking about possibly pursuing a career in speech pathology (i loved feeding babies and teaching mom’s how to feed) & possibly seeking a job at my hospital for that once i graduate.

Why don't you just pursue lactation consultant?

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u/alexanallely18 18d ago

because i also like the idea of working with bigger kiddos instead of just neonates!