What State you are in? Vic
What are you? (EEN, RN etc) RN Div 1 (RN)
Where do you work? (Hospital, docs office, community etc) A Major Tertiary Hospital
Do you specialise in anything? (Mental health, oncology etc) I've not done any Post Graduate study but am looking into a few things at the moment.
What different things have you done and what do you enjoy the most? I've worked in Drug and Alcohol (for 4.5 years), on a Medical Ward, Theatre, and currently work in Day Proceedures (LOVING the hours!). What I enjoy the most... being able to help people (How cliche is that???!!!). BUT, I really do love it when someone comes in petrified of what is going to happen and you can help them to relax. When someone is in pain, and you can make it go away. When a family is distressed about a loved ones prognosis, and you can offer them comfort and visibly watch as a weight is lifted from their shoulders. I have examples from just yesterday and today! Yesterday I had a young girl come through who had a panic attack concerned about an altered feeling in her legs post surgery. Her heart rate became dangerously high. I was able to calm her down and comfort her - 90 minutes later I was waving her out the door with a smile on her face and complete calm around her.
Today I had a terminally ill patient come in with his wife for a routine proceedure (for him). He has had it multiple times but in a different area and they have always been able to stay together throughout it. Today, it was with us and we couldn't allow them to stay together for various reasons. She was in TEARS about leaving her husband. I was able to comfort and reassure her (and him) and could see her visibly relax once she knew what and where.

I am also not a fan of shift work - it is very difficult and taxing with a young child.