Ahhhhhhhhh, I'm going to be an OR nurse! I am beyond excited to start another chapter in my nursing career. I have been working night shift in the hospital for 5 years and I am burnt to a crisp. This is going to be such a different realm for me, as I...
sassysoutheRN replied to chinesefoodRN's topic in Career Support
I'm a firm believer that people should do whatever makes them happy. If you want to change jobs...why not? If you have the chance, take it. Maybe before you jump ship, see if you can shadow in ICU to make sure that you'll really like (if you've never...
sassysoutheRN replied to amazingme's topic in Career Support
OP, I am in the same boat as you. I have been in the hospital setting for all 5 years of my nursing career. I feel that I desperately need a change of environment. So, I'm currently seeking positions that don't involve direct bedside care. I really l...
sassysoutheRN replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing
You are not a bad nurse! You are not "stupid" either! You've made it through nursing school right? Obtaining a nursing degree and license is not an easy task. You have to give yourself time. I can't stress this enough. The first year out of nursing s...