I'm new to this forum and new to nursing, as well. I graduated this time last year and started working in August in tele, at one of the largest cardio hospitals in Chicago. Now, less than one year later, I'm already on job #3. At an early age, I always knew I wanted to work in health care, and I always admired the nursing profession. Now, that I'm "in" it, I just don't know anymore. I had a pt last week who annoyed the hell out of me with her numerous request for pain med; her admitting dx. was hyperglycemia..go figure?). She's a frequent flyer. She was on MSO4, 50mcg Fentanyl patch, and toradol. Finally, I got frustrated and told her, "I don't know what else to do for you???". She was on the call light every 10 minutes. I feel so used and unappreciated by the end of the day. Used by every pt., family member, MD, inconsiderate RN I last received report from, administrators, social workr d/c planner, etc. I think the new ad campaign "Dare to Care" is very befitting for this thankless, overwhelming profession. You know something...when I get sick and can no longer care for myself, I but I won't be able to get anyone to give me even a glass of water;) Maybe bedside nursing simply isn't for me. I would like to try public health. Any thoughts or suggestions on how to cope????
