burn out

perfectbluebuildings, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2006

To me, it sounds like an unsafe environment, and like you need to find somewhere better to work. I think anyone would be overwhelmed there, it's not that nursing's not for you. I know my hospital is a great place plus it's peds, but on my floor I've never had more than 6 patients, and it's usually 5. I've also been working about the same amount of time you have. I hope you find somewhere you can be happier and can really blossom!! let us know how it turns out. blessings.

Town & Country · Mar 21, 2006

You will probably have to start refusing to take report, as in getting a direct admit with a transfusion when you already have 12.

mtngrl, ASN, RN · Mar 21, 2006

quick facts: going into my 9th month of med-surg nurse. im a new grad. been in charge 2x. usually patient load 10. the other we had to protest i had 13 patients and 1 was a direct admission with blood transfusion. im still studying, going to school full time and working full time. i work really hard in getting where i am as most of us would and think is nursing for me? i would feel heart broken if its not true. the bad side of nursing example: shortage and under staff makes me hate the job. and i try not to view it just as a job. i just miserable.

Are you kidding me??? Get outta there, find another place quick! 10 patients is just asking for mistakes to be made. That is crazy!

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Mar 21, 2006

RUN---do not walk---away from that place before something terrible happens and costs you the license you worked so hard to earn.

You shouldn't be a charge nurse when you've been out of school for nine months. You shouldn't have 10 patients. You shouldn't be forced to take a direct admit who needs blood when you already have an unsafe patient load.

Am I making myself clear? THIS IS NURSE ABUSE. Med/Surg is tough under even the best of circumstances, but it's not this bad everywhere. Please, give yourself a chance and try another facility, or even another sort of nursing---we don't have a single nurse to waste.

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Mar 21, 2006

Oh my Lord! I couldn't and wouldn't do it. Good luck!

janetrette · Mar 22, 2006

thanks for all the reply.

i'm having trouble picking a hospital. what should i say to them why i wanted to quit after 9 month? why i didnt wait for a 1yr? doesn't it show how weak i am? i'm interested in the er by the way.

twinmommy+2, ADN, BSN, MSN · Mar 22, 2006

Just tell them the truth. That you have experienced unsafe patient loads in that floor and you are unequiped to handle them.

grinnurse, RN · Mar 23, 2006

thanks for all the reply.
i'm having trouble picking a hospital. what should i say to them why i wanted to quit after 9 month? why i didnt wait for a 1yr? doesn't it show how weak i am? i'm interested in the er by the way.

OMG, you had 10 pts, a direct admit with blood to transfuse, and Charge!!!! Are they crazy? GET OUT!!!! I #1 could not imagine being charge after 9 mos (which is where I am at as well) and I dern sure couldn't imagine having 10 patients period!!! I thought I had it bad getting 6-7 which still pi**** me off. You poor girl no wonder you are burned out. Do you work days or nights, not that it really matters. Good luck in getting a new job. Tell them that it was not safe for your patients to handle that load.