Help! NEW GRAD wondering how to go about quitting my first nursing job on Med/Surg nights

[Nursey5514]

HELP! Need major advice!

Hello everyone!

i need help!! I just passed my boards (so excited) but not happy with my current job.

I have known my entire life I wanted to be a nurse. High school programs & everything. I have NEVER wanted to work in a hospital though. But thought I needed to work a year on med/surg unit. Because my "dream job" stated they preferred it but would consider taking me early just need to put my resume in. So I got a job on a med surg unit & have been working there for 3 weeks. I'm on nights & have worked a few night shifts so far. When I am there, it's good. I feel confident & love my preceptor! But my stomach is in knots because i am nervous about my future. I am going to NP school next year after I finish one more year of BSN. I have to go full time due to financial aid. I am worried it will effect my schooling due to random hours and nights effects sleep so much.

i just keep thinking that I am going to end up in a dr office in my future & that is what makes me truly truly happy! I want to start now & there are some openings! Good hours, I like having a more in depth relationship with patients, I am a VERY structured person & love the work they do there!

Is it okay for me to search for other jobs while at my current job? I am worried my current employer will find out & be disappointed in me & not give me a good reference.

its a great facility & I have had a great experience with the people. But just feel it is not a great fit for my life.

how do I leave on good terms, and will this hinder me in the future from your experiences?

thank you! Please help!

[RNperdiem, RN]

It sounds like you do not find value in this job, and you have not given it enough time to see how it fits in with school.

These days, most nurses you find in doctors offices are NPs. The MA has taken over the majority of office work. There are still some RN jobs in that area, but the competition is big.

[Nursey5514]

In my area there is a bunch of Dr offices with FRT-RNs. The structured work life at these places is great for my life right now.

I just don't know how to go about keeping on good terms with where I work right now. I just physically can not keep crying & having awful anxiety about going to this job. It's not my first full time job & I have loved all my other jobs. But this is my first nursing job. I know it's been a short amount of time, but I was thinking that getting out during orientation when they don't rely on me was best for both me & the NM. Do you agree?

[Sour Lemon]

I'm not sure you can leave on "good terms" if you're planning an exit strategy before you even get off orientation. What good things would they possibly have to say if called for a reference?

[Calalilynurse]

Some but not all NP schools want 1 year of inpatient experience before you start clinicals. A nurse in our er had to get a hospital job to meet this requirement for fnp school. I think she was previously in a doctor's office.

[Shagce1]

In my area there is a bunch of Dr offices with FRT-RNs. The structured work life at these places is great for my life right now.

I just don't know how to go about keeping on good terms with where I work right now. I just physically can not keep crying & having awful anxiety about going to this job. It's not my first full time job & I have loved all my other jobs. But this is my first nursing job. I know it's been a short amount of time, but I was thinking that getting out during orientation when they don't rely on me was best for both me & the NM. Do you agree?

The crying and and anxiety are normal. Look around these boards. Especially the first year after licensure board. I have been going through the whole crying and anxiety thing. I am now 4 months in and the fear has slowly subsided. One of my good friends from nursing school is going through it. It is scary just starting. You have only given it three weeks. Maybe consider postponing school for 3-6 months till you get more comfortable and see how your body reacts to nights.