My Secret at Work Turned into More Than I Expected

I've been working as a nurse for over ten years now. It's a tough job but rewarding. Recently, I started dating casually and met someone named Jane through a mutual friend. We've gone on a few dates and have really enjoyed spending time together. She's in her late 20s and works in marketing. But there's something about her that makes me feel like we could be more than just friends or acquaintances. One day, Jane came to the hospital where I work because she had an unexpected injury at home. As soon as she walked into my office, I felt a strange sensation; it was hard to ignore how attractive she looked in those scrubs and her disheveled hair made her look more vulnerable than usual. During our interaction, there was a moment when we were alone that things got heated between us. We shared an intense kiss before realizing what was happening. I immediately pulled back, worried about crossing professional boundaries. But seeing the confusion and disappointment in Jane's eyes made me reconsider my actions later on. After she left, I couldn't stop thinking about how right it felt to be with her that way. Over the next few days, we talked more openly and decided to explore our mutual attraction further outside of work. Now, we're seeing each other regularly but still trying to figure out where this is going long-term. Part of me worries if I'm using my position as a nurse to get closer to her or if it's truly a connection that doesn't have anything to do with my job at all. It's confusing because on one hand, we both agreed to push past the usual boundaries and enjoy each other fully, but there's still this nagging feeling in the back of my mind that I might be taking advantage of her somehow. I'm not sure what the right thing is here or if it even matters anymore since we're both adults and consenting. But for someone who prides themselves on being ethical and moral in their work, having crossed into personal territory with a patient feels like a significant breach regardless of how much I genuinely care about Jane.