HELP!! Need to come to a final decision

[Nikki H]

Hello, I have been working at a facility for the past 10 months. It has been a struggle from the beginning. I have expressed my concerns with my manager at the beginning and it was suggested that I resign from the position. I newly moved to this location for the job and have a 12 month lease. With this I decided to stay. Now I am regretting it..... In this time I have been the only staffed nurse on the floor multiple times, had 7 patients and had to be in charge for the floor 2 times with only 9 months of experience. I have recently not been able to sleep the day before my shift, fear working and become very emotional when approaching the facility. Physically I have no motivation to do things during my days off. I have previous experience working at a nursing for 6 months. I left that job for this position. It has gotten to the point that I am willing to resign but I fear future employers will think I’m a job hopper. Any suggestions??

[K. Everly, BSN, RN]

Your mental health is more important that the outward appearance of being a job hopper. Learn how to leverage your experience of what you DON'T want to find the perfect fit for you, and be able to articulate that to hiring managers (ie: because you've learned what doesn't work for you, you know for sure the place you apply to next is EXACTLY what you want for XYZ reasons). 

[Nikki H]

2 hours ago, K. Everly said:

Your mental health is more important that the outward appearance of being a job hopper. Learn how to leverage your experience of what you DON'T want to find the perfect fit for you, and be able to articulate that to hiring managers (ie: because you've learned what doesn't work for you, you know for sure the place you apply to next is EXACTLY what you want for XYZ reasons). 

Thank you for the advice. I know the next position I accept has to be what I really want as a Nurse. I have noticed that I love OB but It is very hard to find a position in New York City as a new grad without experience. I just hope the right opportunity comes soon. 

[Mergirlc, MSN, APRN, NP]

I've been where you are at a non-nursing job and it's the most horrible feeling.  I'm really sorry you've gotten to that point.  It got so bad for me I kept hoping a roof or ceiling tile would fall on my head so I could go home, but never had such luck.  That or even was hoping a car would bump me when I was walking in a crosswalk so at least I would have a legitimate excuse to not be able to work.

Start applying everywhere now.  At least this way, you have your feelers out for other jobs.  If it really just gets too bad, don't feel bad about giving notice.  You and your well-being and mental health are #1.  Don't forget that!