help! I really need some advice

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I graduated nursing school in january and just started my new job two weeks ago. I work the night shift and so far I dont like it. I get depressed everytime I think about going to work. Sometimes I think nursing is not for me. Not that my job is hard its just the responsiblity of all these people that I care for everyday, I work on the acute rehab unit. Sometimes I think im being a baby, but the thought of having a regular 9 to 5 job at an easygoing job makes me feel so much better! Am I in the wrong profession?? Has anybody felt this way?? Am I the only one?? I feel horrible even saying it. Please if anybody has any advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Any number of us could have written your post. I questioned myself every day for a long time whether I was cut out for nursing and if I didn't make a mistake and longed for something else.

Just hang in there a little while longer, six months to a year and see if you're not feeling better.

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thanks so much tweety! I decided to stick it out!

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Totally agree with Tweety - being a new grad is a whole new experience- I think everyone gets stressed out and depressed about it!! Hang in there - Get good support - on allnurses and in real life - it will get better!

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I've only been an R.N. since July and have already started and quit 2 jobs:o....

The first was in the E.R. (way too much!) and the second was in psych (loved the job, until I went on nights and became a glorified secretary w/ no pt. care)....

Sooooooo, now I'm a new grad that would be labeled a job hopper (if I tell the truth). I wish I would have picked something doable from the start (the job and the shift), because now I'm in desperation mode to find a job. The job pickings are slim now that other new grads are in place and the openings are mostly night shift again....GREAT!:uhoh3:

Anyway, my advice....STAY WHERE YOU ARE! As long as it's doable and you're not a night shift glorified secretary.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Anytime we get out of our comfort zone, we run the risk of being unhappy. Conversely if you always stay where you are comfortable, you never get the chance to try new things.

Like Tweety said, it is a good idea to give it 6 months to a year. It takes a while to adjust to night shift and new job.

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I've been working as an RN for 1 year now {does that still make me a new grad?} and I question myself at the end of every shift, "did I miss something?" "was there something I could have done differently, better for my pt"? I worked Med-Surg for 9 months, and now Tele for 3 months. How long before you "just know" and feel comfortable with what you're doing?

Sherry:uhoh3:

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