GN and bored/feeling like I should be doing more?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

So I am essentially looking for advice. I am a GN (licensed in July and employed as of September) and I am on a unit which I am in love with and was even my top choice while in school.

But I find myself feeling like something is missing and its truly hard to explain. I feel completely comfortable on my unit (which worries me because I know that I am a novice and comfortable shouldn't be in my vocab as a GN from what I read).

I feel like I should be doing MORE. Being a NP or CRNA is not even on my mind currently as I truly want to enjoy bedside nursing and discover myself. I've thought of studying for either the PCCN/CCRN, even though I know I am a year+ away from meeting eligibility criteria.

I went ahead out of pure boredom one afternoon and got the NIH certificate, just because. My immediate "long term" goal post nursing school was to get into an ICU, as critical care nursing is my current passion. Well I've already been informed that in 15 months after getting experience on my step-down, that I have a spot in the ICU at my hospital (things can change, yes, but its there).

I'm actively looking for learning opportunities at work, if I don't know something (which is often), I look it up. I just wonder if maybe being out of school without the class structure I am feeling off? Or maybe I just needed to vent my emotions and should start a diary at home :woot:

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Look into CEUs., as well as a hobby outside work.

Keep yourself open to opportunities, as well as be aware of that "bored" feeling-as you stated, it could be dangerous. Right now you are in a good spot, so keep it up!

I'm serious about a hobby; outside of work I read, write, knit (new hobby), look into new insights in the business as well as read journals, travel, have outside social hobbies that help occupy by time, and I also love "me" time as well. :)

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Yeah I am very aware of the "bored" feeling. When I still had a preceptor I told her that the only thing that I was worried about, was my lack of worrying. When I work, I love it and enjoy every hour. I think it's the time when I am home that I begin to feel like I should be taking steps to advance my career "now".

A hobby seems like a good idea (thank you). I'm sure my dogs wouldn't mind more time at the park ;)

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