Switch from nursing to firefighter paramedic?
I’m currently 18years old and in Nursing school. Alongside school, the drama, and my current job in long term care (as a CNA) has made me hate it. My passion is to help people, but I just can’t stand the constant drama, hierarchies, how facilities treat the employees/clients, etc. That’s made me consider the switch to a firefighter paramedic because of the similarities to nursing, the physical demands and fast pace. I understand that on paper that nursing is the better option (better pay, flexibility, etc) but I just can’t stand it. It really has dwindled my mental health horribly and I have lost compassion as an aide already. I don’t care about the money, drama, etc. I just want a career that I’ll enjoy, but I also don’t want to stop nursing and regret it later. My purpose in life is to help people, and I’m not sure whether to stick to nursing or transitioning into a firefighter paramedic.