Any suggestions welcome!

[Can't Wait]

Hi, its been awhile!

I recenlty just gave notice at my hospital that I worked at for over 2 1/2 years. It was an extremely busy, often times crazy, med/surg/tele floor. I have been a nurse for almost 6 years now, all of which has been spent on med/surg in California and Nevada. I have wanted to quit my recent job for a very long time yet, hung in there because I am a per diem nurse and I worked once a week only, which has been wonderful for my toddler since my husband travels more than he is home. The day came when I just couldn't take it anymore and I had that feeling in the pit of my stomach, something bad is gonna happen. We have lost several nurses, none which have been replaced but the workload just gets bigger and bigger. At times the floor seems all psych, even though its tele. The biggest wake up call for me, was when my dad became very ill, was taken to the hospital, (Not the one I work at but another local hospital) and it was an eye opener. My family and I were so frustrated with the care yet, I also knew the nurses for the most part, were doing the best they could. I was able to see both sides and I thought to myself, how many times have I failed my patients and families? Not because I don't try, but because our loads just get bigger and our patients suffer. My dad passed only 3 days after being discharged.

So, with my husbands support, I gave notice. It sounds cliche, but I really do want a job that lets me spend time with the paitent. Im also in need of flexibility since my husband travels and my daughter is not school age yet. I have limited daycare. Still would like per diem. Any suggestions is welcomed and appreciated. Excited to try something new. I have thought about HH or Hospice but have heard pros and cons as far as flexibility. I am in the Las Vegas/Henderson, NV area. Thanks for listening!