I'm really having a lot of trouble with this. Keep a list of good moments to refer back to on the worst days--compliments from patients and doctors, for instance. I had a 6 week preceptorship. I felt like you did in my first med-surg job. Keep in mind that it takes the typical new grad up to one year to find a comfort level with the job at hand. I did that for a couple years. You can do whatever you want in life as long as you have the desire to do it. More and more employers are dismissing new graduates right, left and centre as they are only interested in hiring experienced nurses. The purpose of this systematic review of … It was one on one, in a very peaceful setting and your soft-speaking and calm/reserved personality would, I imagine, be very calming and non-threatening for a new Mom, especially one that was struggling with breast-feeding etc. Sometimes our CNA's have 16 rooms each, and when we have 6-7 patients and the CNA is swamped the whole time, it's SOO hard to get things done. I really don't know what to do anymore. OR nursing is more like a technical job. I'm rooting for you. Transfer somewhere else or pay the bonus back! Do you hate nursing or hate where you are at in life? Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. Acute Care nursing (in hospital) is brutal for all of us. When patients ask me something, I feel like I don't know the answers most of the time. I misinterpreted what she said, and now I'm regretting having agreed to go to that unit. It’s … Oh well. Hi lilly-may, sorry for the super late reply. Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory. What is the point of an acuity system. Unfortunately, however, this can sometimes lead to new graduate nurses who may feel stressed and unfulfilled in their day-to-day work and disenchanted in their career choice. Turnover is costly, especially in specialty settings. I agree with the above posters: It's too much of a leap to conclude that you "hate nursing" just because you are unhappy with your current job situation. What should I do? NURSING SPECIALTY Choice for NEW GRADS - Duration: 10:43. Again, more time to connect with patients. But is it just working in a hospital or a stressful environment that you don't like? So I’ve technically only Been at bedside for 9 months though I’ve been a nurse for over 1 year! She was able to move to a different floor. Our ER is so busy all the time that we have patients in the hallways waiting to be assigned rooms. That is rough even for an experienced nurse. My goal is to get out but I've got a lot of student loans to contend with first. Saint Joseph, MI INTERNAL LAKELAND ASSOCIATES - Please apply through Workday. Has 1 years experience. Some floors are VERY bad to work in. I don’t even know where to begin. The Universities should be helping/ guiding new graduates. The problem of securing a grad position is huge. Has 14 years experience. The hours are great, it's chill there, and the patients come and go. I spend hours after work charting, and there are many experienced nurses who stay late to chart as well. I can't really enjoy my days off because I always go back to thinking that I'm going to dread going to work again later. I graduated Spring 2016 and passed the NCLEX in November the same year. I hope the same for you, harumi22, that you too, find your niche. I cry at the thought of having to work and I count down my days until my days off. I feel like I also suffer from low self-esteem issues. I hate all the responsibilities I have to deal with. I'm still on orientation, but I feel like quitting. Whether or not you ultimately decide nursing is not for you, or acute inpatient nursing is not for you, things will get better than they are right now. I feel PACU would be good like you mentioned in your message. Problem was that I didn't know what other major to take up, and I was worried my scholarship wouldn't approve since I was already in my third year of college. You're in a nice, warm cocoon and then suddenly the world is bright, cold, noisy and overwhelming. This is a special time to work, grow and learn in your clinical area of interest. The great thing about nursing is that there are many different fields. I feel exactly the same way! Sounds like you are employed at a crazy hospital. I don't know exactly when she'll be able transfer me especially since other nurses in my unit plan to transfer, too, and I don't know how much longer I can last being miserable at this job. I encourage you to explore that topic by reading up on it or talking to some experienced nurses. Nursing is such a big field, and you are only experiencing a sliver of it (and one of the toughest ones, for sure). Posted Jan 7, 2017. harumi22. Specializes in Emergency/Trauma/LDRP/Ortho ASC. It is too early for you to say that you hate nursing. Don't quit until you get one. I will say this...six weeks is not long enough for a new grad orientation...also, you have too many patients for days on a med surg/tele unit. I'm going to play devil's advocate. DO get to know your coworkers. I had wonderful experiences and really connected with my patients. Sounds like you are a pretty quick learner. Specializes in Critical Care, Float Pool Nursing. I actually accepted a job in telemetry and its my first medical related job as a nurse. Find yourself at least one mentor. Another idea (off the top of my head) is home-health. I want to go back to school and possibly take something else, but I can't do that at the moment. However, I'm so stuck. Enter the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Portal here and start your career off on the right foot! Has 1 years experience. I also recommend you to learn how other nurses talk to patient (just because it helped me a lot.) I’m not saying I hate it. If a patient asks you something you don't know, tell him "I don't have the answer, but I can ask the charge nurse" and go ask or tell the patirnt who may have the answer. You describe the catastrophe of new nursing well. I was much like you; in fact, I had a similar vent on this very message board about eight years ago. What about you? Healthcare in America is just FUBARed. hate working in hospital...what are my other options? As a new grad, I want to learn, and I feel like I don't have time to learn because I have so many tasks to do. Thanks for your encouragement. New graduates account for the highest numbers of nurses entering and exiting the profession. Again, it's one-on-one, and again I think this type of nursing could utilize your personality as a strength instead of you seeing it as a weakness. The work environment there is positive for the most part, and my coworkers and manager are nice and helpful, but I just hate working on the floor. Need advice! More mentors are obviously needed to help graduates transition into their nursing … allnurses is a Nursing Career, Support, and News Site. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. Chart at home AND get paid. New Grad Nurse - Hate My Job? Your struggles are maximized because you have too many patients and too little training but they're no different than any new grad's. Hopefully, every day will suck a bit less. The purpose of this integrative literature review is to examine the effects that nurse residency programs (NRPs) have on the retention of new graduates. Is it normal to feel this way? I have to pay back my scholarships as well. I respect nurses! Get your experience and then get the heck out of dodge and find a better job! Good luck. Here is my experience with it, so far. I can't imagine being a nurse longer than 6 months to a year. I just can't take this anymore. I'm slow sometimes because I'm so unmotivated to be there. I don't enjoy any of this any more. I'm a student nurse so I can't speak from experience, but my suggestion would be to take your personally traits (introversion etc) and look at how they can be used to your advantage within the nursing field. I try to read similar topics on this site, and they do help me feel a little better, but it's only temporary. All I do is pass medications the entire day. Sometimes it takes a lot of time and effort to find your niche in life, but perseverance can be a key. I did that and I am happy as a clam at my new work. Her artwork has appeared several times in AJN, and her essay, “The Wisdom of Nursery Rhymes,” was published in the February 2011 issue.. Hi sorry you feel this way. Our hospital doesn't assign rooms based on acuity. This resume differs from others in that you will likely need to focus more on your education rather than work history and include specific details related to your nursing education. I feel so incompetent at work. Our mission is to Empower, Unite, and Advance every nurse, student, and educator. I felt like this many times, and so did others. For those students that want to work in the ICU (critical care) right out of school the options might seem even more terrifying. In response to this question, New Graduate Nurse, hate my nursing home job, dread work?, I can say you that take a look at this site http://asknursingonline.com/ may be it can … Don't kill yourself over this job. I feel your pain a hundred percent. This is one of the reasons many hospitals are reluctant to hire new grads--it takes a while for them to be really functional (much longer than those new grads who are waiting for jobs think), and there's always a fear that they're going to leave during the initial struggles. If you still feel the same way after that then go in a different direction. Unfortunately, this is all kinda normal. Make sure your expectations of yourself aren't unrealistic. The benefits of an MSN degree The master of science in nursing is a graduate-level qualification which opens the door for nurses to further their careers in a range of advanced fields. It is too early for you to say that you hate nursing. If you mean should you just chuck your entire degree and go for something else, only you can ultimately answer that. The fact that you're getting admission after admission isn't fair. I don't want to be a nurse at all. I wish it would get better. I did get an auditing position as a nurse, so I work as an auditor and on the floor. Back in high school and first few years of college, I wanted to be a nurse; however, after my first semester in my nursing program, I realized it wasn't for me and wanted to switch majors. Eventually leading to new graduate nurses quitting the nursing profession altogether… before … I'm miserable and dread going to work! Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health. Has 43 years experience. While our profession has seen many changes in recent decades, the need for a well-written, new grad nursing resume remains constant. I'm going to hang in there for now and see if it gets better. Also considering if I should keep my part time position or ask to go full time. allnurses.com, INC, 7900 International Drive #300, Bloomington MN 55425 Career First Year. 1-612-816-8773. RNs there get more personal time with staff and residents. Click here to view current Graduate Nurses opportunities.. Graduate Nurses. Don’t Cause Waves. Has 5 years experience. Don't get me wrong. I actually got into an auditing position first. I was a graphic designer for 10 years before becoming a RN at age 30. I'm very introverted and soft-spoken and don't like talking to/dealing with people, patients, and doctors. I've seen enough new grad RNs and also new grads in other fields have a rough time when the reality hits them that they are now fully into their careers. In the end, I decided to just stick with it and graduate with a BSN despite the fact that nursing school made me depressed. We welcome you to begin your professional career at the University of Michigan Health System and we understand what it means to be a new graduate starting your first position in such a vast medical institution. I want to at least make it to 1 year. As a new nurse fresh out of university, you’ll be hungry to start your new career but … Hi lilly-may, sorry for the super late reply. I vent to my boyfriend and friends, but again, it's only temporary. I graduated with my BSN (BULL SHIT NURSE) from a very prestigious nursing school. It's a shame that so many nursing programs now do such a poor job of preparing students for what nursing practice is actually like. Plus, we're always short-staffed, especially since we opened up more beds. You're only 22, so if you find that nursing isn't for you, then you can absolutely change careers to something less stressful. My friend's daughter did this in the engineering field. Love your blog! She and I are similar personality-wise and so I thought I would like it there, too. Also, I don't want the hospital to think badly of me for quitting so soon. Many jobs for nurses outside of the hospital are opened mainly to those with a couple years of nursing experience (minimum). I dread going into work every single day. Gain a valuable full-time employment opportunity and connect with health care organizations/employers across all sectors and areas of the province through the Nursing Graduate Guarantee initiative. When there's an open room, it's booked before it's done being cleaned, and it doesn't matter if you just had 3 discharges in a row, you're getting 3 admits in a row. I’m a new grad and been working seven months. I have the same kind of personality and I work at an ortho floor! If it really doesn't feel right, you might also look into transferring to a different department in the hospital. I don't want to discount your feelings which are very real and maybe they DO mean you don't like bedside nursing, but I know that whether you do or you don't, it WILL get better. Not assigning patients based on acuity is one of them. I worked hard and sacrificed a lot to get here. On top of that, our hospital never closes it's doors. However, I might still leave nursing in the future and transition into a career in IT, maybe. 1-612-816-8773. Curious, how long have you been working bedside? I barely have time to chart, and I have NEVER had a chance to read doctors notes. Don't give up. I get jealous of people who don't have to deal with what I'm dealing. I can work at a clinic, but i don't know if they'll hire me with close to zero experience. On our floor, patients are given dilaudid like it's candy. Patient is asleep most of time and no family member is present in OR. I left bedside and got a nurse analyst position in the same hospital. A new grad nursing resume is a resume that recent graduates can use to apply for their first nursing job. I’m not sure what you mean by “alright”. I’ve been in a similar predicament and have a desire to leave bedside. University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is a public school. But now I just can't take this anymore. Filter by location to see New Grad RN salaries in your area. It's getting too much. Week 4 into her orientation and it feels like day 1. Does your hospital have a mentorship program? It actually worked well for me in the end. I started in the PICU  and realized it wasn’t for me and tried to find a better learning environment to better ease into the role of a nurse. Perhaps you'd be happier outside the hospital doing corrections, clinic nursing, hospice, home care, public health, or psych. Has 1 years experience. I don't know if you like OR, but just I wanna tell you Med-Surg is not everything. It’s ideal to transition into such role within the same organization if possible but so far I haven’t  seen a direct path within my organization. I work in OR now. Your success will depend on how you present yourself in your new graduate nursing resume. If it doesn't, there are other nursing jobs, even for new grads. I'm rooting for you and myself as well. We were giving an IV med yesterday and after several serious prompts she could not tell me that we needed to flush the IV before we could give the med. I've been working 4 shifts a week d/t having to pay back a huge amount of student loans, but I'm going to go down to 3 days to keep my sanity and see if that helps me. Being a brand new grad, you really need to get some challenging experiences. So don't condemn nursing; it could just be a horrible place to work. allnurses is a Nursing Career, Support, and News Site. I've been at it for six years and I still hate nursing :) Thankfully, I've found a job away from the bedside for now. During nursing school, I never felt this way. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. Like you, I'm introverted and I don't like dealing with people including patients, family members, doctors, and nurse aids. Nursing is such a big field, and you are only experiencing a sliver of it (and one of the toughest ones, for sure). I've given nursing too many chances, and I feel like it's time to move on to something better that will make me happy. Anxiety? Has 39 years experience. Stay calm, don't panic, work on your organization and time management skills, and look for the positive moments during your days. Med/tele is not for everyone. Feel like quitting! I had been depressed and hated every second of my life when I was working on Med-Surg floor. I left bedside and got a nurse analyst position in the same hospital. RNs are set up to fail from the beginning. Hello... its been three years where are you now? Ask for feedback if you want it, ask for encouragement from a trusted friendly source if that's what you really want, which is fine. Has 27 years experience. I work 12-hour shifts and get only 30 minutes break. She's now a school nurse. Then make a plan to get yourself a job in that type of nursing working for a good employer. And the fact that you enjoyed bedside work in nursing school tells me that you probably will find it fulfilling again once you get past these initial rocks. However, I agree with the other comments about just sticking with this job for a while longer. Did you end up leaving the nursing field, or continue to stick it out. Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. You probably just have new-grad disconnect. Another thought - how do you feel about nights? In fact, it's gotten worse. Lack of support. I'm constantly worried I am going to forget something, and feel like I am barely treading water during my shift. I've come to the realization that I absolutely HATE nursing. The journey to nursing specialization begins with enrolling in a master of science in nursing (MSN) program. Your ratio sounds average to me, despite what others have said. Finding that first new graduate nursing job right out of school is a huge source of stress and anxiety to many nursing students. 2. If at the end of orientation, you still don't feel quite comfortable on your own, ask if it's okay to have a few weeks extension. I'm constantly worried that I hate my job, and I'm so scared of the thought of being on my own soon. Has 25 years experience. I’ve been told that the first year is always the hardest. I'm sure it doesn't fit you and you're just jinxing yourself. However, I might still leave nursing in the future and transition into a career in IT, maybe. Two months is just enough time to think "Oh, crap! I still have to deal with doctors and other staff, but it is not the worst. We're going to help you get through this. Teaching, sales, hospice, long-term-care (typically routine meds and same patients for longer), school nursing (not sure if you need experience though), doctors office, speciality office, Aesthetic nursing (skin care/botox etc), research, home-health nurse, public/community health nurse, occupational health nurse, dialysis nursing (specific population to work with), medical writing. You worked really hard in school to give it all up after just two months. i'm a student nurse about to graduate in the spring and already i'm googling "i hate nursing" every couple days. However, perhaps you hate acute care hospital nursing. The School of Nursing has an application deadline of Jan. 15 and an application fee of $70 for U.S. residents. and not nearly enough time to start hitting your stride as a nurse. You're probably doing better than you think. I inquired about it when I got tired of working bedside, and they gave it to me. Is it … For the life of me I couldn't figure out what the difference was between our floor and her new floor, but she was much happier. I want to go back to school and never look back at nursing again. Really, see if you can perhaps switch to nights. Motivated, organized, and thrives in a collaborative team-work setting. And it will be so until there is a revolution in American healthcare. I'm glad I'm done with Med-Surg for good. If you try something different and still hate nursing...I'd say you're good to go back and pursue something else. Stay at this place for at least one year and then reevaluate your feelings. I hate my job and need to change my life - Duration: 6:35. And other new grads, like the one who came up to me, desperate, and said "Is this what nursing is? They constantly pile more paperwork on top of the paperwork we already have. There may be some things about your current job that should be changed but probably won't. 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