[KayceeLeeRN]

So I am returning to med/surg after a 6 month hiatus in homecare. I want to learn all that I can and expand my skills and knowledge base. I left med surg after only 9 months...okay I ran. I know that I am (or have the potential to be) a great nurse. I just have such a hard time DEALING. I've decided to try to counciling this time around and work on my anxiety and coping issues. I hoping that this time I'll make it. Make it where? I don't know. Who knows....

But I'm jumping back in. I'm gonna be brave. Wish me luck.

[ranaazha]

Originally Posted by KayceeLeeRN

So I am returning to med/surg after a 6 month hiatus in homecare. I want to learn all that I can and expand my skills and knowledge base. I left med surg after only 9 months...okay I ran. I know that I am (or have the potential to be) a great nurse. I just have such a hard time DEALING. I've decided to try to counciling this time around and work on my anxiety and coping issues. I hoping that this time I'll make it. Make it where? I don't know. Who knows....

But I'm jumping back in. I'm gonna be brave. Wish me luck.

Hey! You sound like me! I've been doing this med/tele thing for about 4 months, and I have a hard time dealing too! I'm actually taking on a per diem home health job because I think it might be a better "fit" for me ultimately.

In any case, good luck on your return!

[lesrn2005]

Hey, sounds like me also! I did the med-surg/tele thing for about 8 mos right out of school in a busy hospital in a big city and was overwhelmed. Been with Hospice for almost 2.5 yrs (I always say that I was needing "respite" care for myself), and am considering returning to a med-surg floor in a rural town, thinking they will have a slower pace. I feel more confident to handle "things" now. Anyone else?

[Rnmomajmj]

Well, I too have returned to med/surg after two years in hospice. Anxiety is very high right now. Love hospice but wanted back to the 12 hour shifts. I'm finding that I remember more that I thought I did. My first day back on the floor was today and will have anywhere from 4-8 weeks with a preceptor.
I have been a nurse for 4 years now and have NEVER had to call a code. Very nervous that my luck is due to run out soon.
Anyway, good luck to all!

[RockyCreek]

I spent my senior year of nursing school in the CCU and graduated immediately into CVICU. After 22 years of hearts all the time, I went to a med/surg floor because I am thinking of teaching nursing. The first six months were H-*-*-*!!!! Now, I feel like I am part of the family. Be flexible, stay open minded and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it -- you will be welcomed!

[VivaLasViejas]

You are a far braver nurse than I. After a total of five years in med/surg, I ran like a rabbit and wouldn't go back for anything. Good luck to you..........and thanks for trying M/S again, because nurses are DESPERATELY needed!!!