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Hi, I'm a new RN. I graduated approximately 8 mths. ago and have been working at a big hospital as a float nurse for the past 6mths. I am very very stressed out with my job and have alot of anxiety. There is another position at a different hospital in town in OB/GYN that I would like to apply for. Becoming a NICU nurse or working in some specialty of OB/GYN is why I became a nurse. Is it too early to change jobs in my career? WIll it look bad on my resume? If I were not to get I don't want my current boss to be upset that I'm looking for different employment. I have talked to her about my stress and we recently changed my hours, but I am still feeling just as much anxiety. If someone could give me some hints on what to do. THANKS!!!

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Keep in mind that finding the job you want is all about YOU. YOU must be happy with what you are doing. If your employer is not happy you are leaving that's unfortunate but also is just tough beans. When times get tough they will not think twice about canning your butt.

There is no reason your current employer needs to know you are seeking work elsewhere. If OB/Gyn is your dream job then I say go for it. When you turn in your resignation just explain this fact to them and thank them for the opportunity they gave you as a new grad. You might also want to work out an agreement with the new employer and existing one that would allow you to hang on until your replacement is in place. Be cordial to your current employer and keep a copy of any correspondance you send to them, including your letter of resignation.

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Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.
Keep in mind that finding the job you want is all about YOU. YOU must be happy with what you are doing. If your employer is not happy you are leaving that's unfortunate but also is just tough beans. When times get tough they will not think twice about canning your butt.

There is no reason your current employer needs to know you are seeking work elsewhere. If OB/Gyn is your dream job then I say go for it. When you turn in your resignation just explain this fact to them and thank them for the opportunity they gave you as a new grad. You might also want to work out an agreement with the new employer and existing one that would allow you to hang on until your replacement is in place. Be cordial to your current employer and keep a copy of any correspondance you send to them, including your letter of resignation.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs.

I would recommend working at least a year in basic nursing before moving to ICU/critical care type nursing. I switched immediately, and found I had missed out on a lot of the "basics" of time management etc.

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Specializes in Peds - playing with the kids.

a "float nurse" right out of school:eek: :eek: ?? i am impressed that your brain hasn't :barf01: exploded yet.

right out of school you need one area to get used to, 1 set of nurses, 1 set of docs...that is how you feel comfortable and gain confidence.

imo...go to the other hospital and find out about the job. tell the recruiter you have been float team and want something more stable. you don't need to tell your boss unless you get the job. when you interview, just let them know not to contact ( i never had a problem with that).

good luck!!

:icon_hug: :icon_hug: lots of hugs for you!! :icon_hug: :icon_hug:

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Honestly,

I know very few nurses that have stayed in the original position they started in. I graduated in August '05 and almost everyone from the graduating class of 48 is either on their 2nd or 3rd job. It takes time to figure out where you are really going to be happy. I am in your shoes right and was feeling bad, I feel like my current employer is awesome, they have taken care of me, but feel like I am working way to many hours. I am salary and putting in anywhere between 55 and 65 hours a week.

I started asking around at hospitals and various other places I would meet a nurse and ask them is it normal to job hop the first year. I have been told this is normal. You have to find what is right for you, your license and your family. You will make the right decision, I know you will.

Cris

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