[teriadn2004]

Hi, I posted this on my own thread, but then I dicovered this one - I found this site while searching for info on "menopause" ...I have 2 grandboys who I adore! I made the career change from MT (Lab tech) to RN when my kids were both gone to fill up the "empty nest". I just graduated in Dec., but I have wanted to be a nurse ever since I was a little girl. Now at almost 50 - I've made it, but it hasn't turned out like I imagined. I thought it would feel great to be able to "make a difference" - and sometimes, maybe I do - but most days, I just feel like getting through the day without giving the wrong immunization or not making another staff member angry with all my questions is my only accomplishment. When I passed the NCLEX, I guess I thought that the "hard stuff" was behind me - but it sure doesn't feel like it. I hope that with time, I will actually go home feeling like "I love my job" but for now, I don't. I have always dreamed of being in OB - can someone tell me, is my current unhappiness most likely just "beginner blues" ? Is it possible to be "in the wrong area for you"? Is it realistic to think that I would be happy if I were in L&D where I think I want to be? Right now I am in a Primary Care VA clinic - geriatrics, mostly men - more like a doctors office - not exactly L&D. Help - need encouragement! If I could just find my way into OB L&D I know I will find "myself". I'm starting my BSN Aug this yr - will be done next Aug2006. Great site Just reading today has given me new hope!