Help! I quit my first nursing job

[Michellelove]

HI Everyone,

Hi everyone I could really use your help. I'll try to make it as short as possible. I was hired on a med surg floor at a nice hospital and I hated it. This was my first job after graduation & I was so miserable that I cried before, during and after work every single day. I lasted at the place for about 4 months and decided to quit. My manager was very upset with me and said she will make sure I dont wnd up having another nursing job. So long story short I left on bad terms and now I dont know if 1) i should put this experience on my resume because I didnt get fired 2) ask for my job back but my mgr i know is very upset 3) keep looking Please Help. Any input would be great. Thank you

[LeNursey]

DONOT ask for your job back. That would give your manager (with the unprofessional response) the upper hand on abusing you. You can expect harder assignments and her being very picky about how you do your work because you have just given her that power. She was probably pissed because she knows that the floor is short-staffed for a reason!!! I have been in your shoes. I know the fear and anxiety of being on a floor that you don't belong on. Others who have not been in that situations don't understand how your soul die a little every time you are walking to the floor, how you dread waking up on work days and want to vomit every time you get report. It is not about stepping up it is about finding the part of nursing that you fit into. Try home health, clinic or working with an insurance company. Your mental health is very important to you and to the patients. You don't want to make a mistake and kill someone because of your fear and anxiety. Do not be ashamed of how you are feeling, your first year can be the hardest especially if you don't have proper professional support. So put that job experience on your resume and just say that it was not a good fit.......keep your head up it gets better!

[Amesmo93]

I would just be honest in this new interview. Definitely do not say anything negative about former manager. What's the worst that could happen? The say no...okay its not the end of the world. Easier said than done I know. Just make sure next time...think things through. Don't jump the gun when you are having a bad day. Transitioning from student to nurse is so different. You have to speak to someone. Do you have a Nurse Mentor? Or maybe an advisor to speak with when you are having a rough day. We are all human and make mistakes. Believe me I know. I made some mistakes similar to yours in the past and I regret them. If Nursing is what you really want to do...then don't give up! Someone will give you a chance I am sure. Keep the faith and best of luck to you. I really hope it will all work out.

[thevez]

I'm so sorry to hear this but let me tell you THAT YOU MUST PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR LIFE before anyone or anything else. If you are NOT happy with this job, then it is time to move on, though I would have advice you to wait atleast one year before getting out. Also, your manager doesn't have the right to THREATEN you. There was no time duration in the contract you signed didn't you? I wish you the best!!!! Nursing is a HARD but rewarding job. It's a mental, physical, spiritual, emotional type of job.

[dcc28561]

Michellelove, how did it end up going for you? What did you do? Did you say you had 4 months of experience? It would be helpful to hear your experience - thank you!