Depressed, Burned out, or need to get over it?

[TinyNurse79]

My friend told me about this website and said it is a good place to get advise and lean on other nurses (virtually so to speak)

I am a new nurse. I graduated last year. I realize that new grad jobs are very hard to come by right now but I have had some recent emotions I am not sure how to deal with. I started my nursing career shortly after graduation at my dream job but was laid off after several months. I was fortunately to get another job in the same field but for less pay, a much farther distance,8hr shifts vs 12s, and benifits that do not even come close to my first job. I have not seen my husband in five days since I am asleep when he comes home and he is asleep or almost asleep when I leave. I went into nursing after wanting to be a nurse for many years and love what I do. I love my current job and the people I work with, but I find myself questioning myself if this is really what I want to do. I have wanted to be a nurse so long and worked so hard to get to where I am now, but lately I question if this is really what I want to do. It probably does not help that I do not have to work per say, my husbands income alone is enough to support us; but I need to work for the benefits. I am not sure if these emotions are stemming from the grief of my posh last job, stress of learning a new job, lack of sleep, the fact that I never see my husband, or if I am already burned out from the job I dreamed of so much. I am normally the type of person that never questions their decisions and always finishes what they started.

I would really like to work part time and pay a portion for my benifts but I am new at my job I am not sure when it is appropriate to ask for part time. I am just worried if I wait too long I will up and quit all together. Any kind words or advice is greatly appreciated.

[ItsTheDude]

you basically answered it for yourself, you don't need the income, so go part time. if you still feel the same way after doing pt for a while, then it's probably not for you, nothing wrong with that.

nursing is just a job, one of the better jobs at that.

[leslie :-D]

i don't know about you, but when i worked nocs, my life took a turn for the worse.

i became depressed and everything looked bleak.

i honestly believe if you're working nocs, that changing shifts will be most helpful.

much luck to you.

leslie

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

part of your confusion is due to stress and lack of good sleep. If you could take off a few days you might be able to at least answer from where the stressor originates.

[adlockwood]

You need to switch to a different line of nursing. There are so many paths to take, and you are bound to find one you like better. Keep doing what you are doing, but in the meantime, look for a day job, like home care, insurance work, or utilization management. Maybe internal medicine clinic, or surgical nurse, but if you are persistant, you will eventually find something on days, and you will be happier. Many people are not cut out to work nights.

[Argo]

Change jobs. Go part time during the Day.