Quitting my job

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I graduated in May, passed my boards in July, and got a job in October in a pedi office as an rn. I am seriously considering quitting my job because I hate it. I was just wondering what are the chances of me being able to get a job if I quit this one so soon. I really feel like I need to quit bc my mental health is suffering but am unsure about job opportunities for the future . Please help

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Specializes in Home Care.

I wouldn't quit until I had a new job

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I wouldn't quit until I had a new job

I understand that's the best option I just don't know if I can realistically do it. :(

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Why are you having trouble transitioning from a student to praticing Nurse

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Why are you having trouble transitioning from a student to praticing Nurse

Because I am a float nurse for this practice and visit a different office everyday with different providers. It has been extremely hard to learn and remember everything when I have hardly any consistency. I just find it overwhelming to learn how to be a good nurse in a different setting while also learning the administrative tasks that come with the office environment (shoot me now) lol idk if I'm just not giving it enough time or what . I'm kind of lost now cause I thought the hospital would be to stressful so that's y I went for an office and now here I am.....

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Give it more time, at least a year or until you can get another job if thats the direction you want to go in, like others have said. the reason you are having a hard time seems very reasonable and it's good that you can be self aware and see why you are having problems. Believe in yourself.

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A hospital will be more stressful.

It, much like the office you're working in, will be a new position and a new experience. There will be new things to learn and a much heavier knowledge burden compared to where you're working now. You will no longer be responsible only for administrative issues, but directly on the line for the lives of the patients assigned to you.

I would suggest that you evaluate your goals. Where do you want to end up? Do you want to work in an office? Do you want to work in a hospital? The stressors between an office and a hospital are very different, but make no mistake--both areas have their unique headaches.

If you decide to stay in your office, do you need additional training? Do you have specific questions that need to be answered before you feel comfortable continuing? Do you need to have a system in place so that you can write down processes that you encounter on an infrequent basis?

If you decide to seek employment at a hospital, do you have the means to live without employment? If so, how long? If not, you need to secure a job before you decide to quit your current position.

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Why don't you like your job?

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Specializes in Aesthetics, Med/Surg, Outpatient.

Please try to tough it out until you have something else. It will get better

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Because I am a float nurse for this practice and visit a different office everyday with different providers. It has been extremely hard to learn and remember everything when I have hardly any consistency. I just find it overwhelming to learn how to be a good nurse in a different setting while also learning the administrative tasks that come with the office environment (shoot me now) lol idk if I'm just not giving it enough time or what . I'm kind of lost now cause I thought the hospital would be to stressful so that's y I went for an office and now here I am.....
It is easier to get a job when you have one.

Nursing is a stressful position no matter where you work....the scenery changes but the "job" is the same....((HUGS)) The first year is the hardest no matter where you work.

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Specializes in Correctional, QA, Geriatrics.

I know right now it seems like one big ball of confusion OP but try looking at this situation from a different perspective. The differences between the providers and the offices is good training for learning to be flexible and adaptable because there will always be different docs and physical environments in this field. Being a floater is a golden opportunity to learn not only the basics of nursing but to get exposure to all the little nuances of ambulatory/outpatient care. I would suggest finding a mentor or 'buddy" in each office and use them to guide you to getting the basics of the environment down and the tips and tricks of making the day turn from one of frustration to one of satisfaction as you realize you have the ability to conquer a fast paced, constantly evolving and multi-tasking profession.

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I say look for a plan B and when they in an interview ask why you are leaving your current job, say because you want acute care experience and want to practice the skills you learned in nursing school. In a hospital, yes it is very busy but most likely you will have a preceptor to teach you the ropes and will ease you into taking a full patient load. Life is too short to be in a job that you are not happy with. Just have a plan B before you leave.

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