Misery loves floor nursing

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I am a new grad on a med surg floor. I like the experience I'm gaining. However, I am already feeling burned out due to my floor being severely understaffed. Many times ratio is 7:1. I want to drop to part time asap just so I don't quit. I want my year of experience and then move on. The staff there are good people this makes things bearable. But I've been told it doesn't get better by some staff. My manager recommends floating to "see what you really want to do." I know that I want to return to school an obtain my FNP and maybe DNP. I have a background in behavioral health and prefer a clinic setting. I just feel stuck and depressed at the moment. You work so hard for ur license then reality sets in. I know it has to get better. Any suggestions on what I can pursue with six months experience. With my plans to return to grad school?

Hmm it's not a bad idea to drop to part time or even to 80% employment depending on what u can do financially. The extra day off could really help.

You should probably stick around for the full year if you can and try to transfer internally. Maybe step down or ICU with fewer patients but higher acuity? You could do clinic work but the pay is less and some NP programs require current acute care experience. I personally work in the operating room now and I love it, I feel like I finally found my niche.

Good luck! And hang in there... A lot of us have felt your pain [emoji14]

You're halfway into that golden year. Stick it out if you can and you'll find a lot more open doors.

Thank you both for the encouragement. I know I will go part time.

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