Quitting first RN job

[hnwarden]

Need some advice!

i am currently a new grad in the ICU (only at 3 months of working). But I think I've realized hospital care is not for me. Do you think if I quit my job right at 6 months, it would so terrible/ burn bridges with the hospital corporation/look bad because I don't have enough acute care experience?

Im looking into home health, LTC, hospice, or school nursing instead. Which there are a few openings for all of these in my area. Just wondering if 6 months is "enough experience" for future employers?

[Mr.Bill RN, BSN]

Being a new grad without 1 or 2 years in experience is tough, but in my opinion, if you are uncomfortable, best choice is to draft a polite letter of resignation, put in your 2+ weeks as necessary and seek your next passion. Hospital nursing isn't for everyone and that is completely okay. I worked at the hospital, agency, nursing home, public health, and held positions from staff to supervisory. Just because you branch out of the hospital doesn't make you less of an RN. Believe in yourself.

[emtqro88]

PCU is a nightmare, stay away from it. Its all the bedside work you do not seem to like in ICU plus walky-talky, grumpy patients. I wouldn´t worry too much. If you do not like bedside care, then go for home health or school RN. Good luck