I graduated in December 2016, passed and got my NCLEX in February and got my dream job in March in cardiology. I loved cardiology in school and thought it would be a great fit. Three weeks into orientation I absolutely hated it, now 6 months later, I still hate it. I went into nursing because I want to be a CRNA. I'm an introvert, I don't like being around people or talking to people all day long, dealing with their problems. That's why I think CRNA is the perfect fit for me.
I don't think it is just this particular floor that I don't like. I do believe this is just the nature of floor nursing, or nursing in general. I absolutely cannot stand the constant business, busting my ass, admissions, discharges, social work, doctors, families, dietary, rapid response, and exhaustion I feel at the end of every shift. I have called into work THREE TIMES IN 6 months, I am just absolutely miserable. I am looking for other jobs but you know everybody wants experience and with only six months I don't have very many options. Why does nursing seem like such a good career choice in school then in reality I regret it everyday.
You know you've got to have some good solid nursing experience before attempting a CRNA program. Just stick it out or as meanmaryjean suggested, switch to nights which can be less hectic. I don't love my job every single day but I just get up and go every morning. BTW I love a basenji too!
I too am a new grad (this past May). got a job in a step down that at the time felt like a great fit. I have only been there 2 months and HATE IT. I really feel like nursing may not be for me. Everything is about what I didn't do, or how slow I am. I have to admit, your post really made me feel less isolated in feeling this way. I hope your time in hell ends soon! t minus 10 months till I can quit...stupid contract...
my advice is to switch to nights and stick it out 1 year then try to transfer to ICU. you will need ICU experience for CRNA school anyway. if you you don't like cardiology maybe MICU would be a good fit for you. the first year is rough but you are learning a lot, more than you probably think, and it will help you in the future.
Because it seems the majority of students these days get their image of nursing from "Grey's Anatomy".
True. And nursing school makes it seem wonderful too. Nursing sucks for the most part. It's a thankless job BUT those rare moments when you actually make a difference make it worth it.
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You know you've got to have some good solid nursing experience before attempting a CRNA program. Just stick it out or as meanmaryjean suggested, switch to nights which can be less hectic. I don't love my job every single day but I just get up and go every morning. BTW I love a basenji too!