I quit

K+MgSO4, BSN · Mar 13, 2020

Not to get on my soap box....but this is why proper annual leave allowance and enough fat in staff numbers to be able to approve time off is essential. Also it fascinates me that in the US you get such scant leave. I get 6 weeks paid a year.

**steps off soapbox **

Would it be helpful to take a few weeks off, go on casual roster and apply for a new position at a shift less per pay period?

Rosalie Blythe, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2020

You can try dental office and private clinic needs a RN with ACLS. It’s outpatient and not a lot of “drama” from colleague and family members.

Mergirlc, MSN, APRN, NP · Mar 13, 2020

On 3/13/2020 at 7:24 AM, K+MgSO4 said:
Not to get on my soap box....but this is why proper annual leave allowance and enough fat in staff numbers to be able to approve time off is essential. Also it fascinates me that in the US you get such scant leave. I get 6 weeks paid a year.
**steps off soapbox **
Would it be helpful to take a few weeks off, go on casual roster and apply for a new position at a shift less per pay period?

Where do you live & is it easy to become a nurse there from the USA? ?

ADN_Is_Complete, ADN · Mar 13, 2020

2 hours ago, roseblythe1995 said:
You can try dental office and private clinic needs a RN with ACLS. It’s outpatient and not a lot of “drama” from colleague and family members.

I've tried Family Med and Urgent Care but I think the nurses with more experience get those positions.

2 hours ago, Mergirlc said:
Where do you live & is it easy to become a nurse there from the USA? ?

South Carolina and I wouldn't say it's too bad.

ADN_Is_Complete, ADN · Mar 13, 2020

On 3/13/2020 at 7:24 AM, K+MgSO4 said:
Not to get on my soap box....but this is why proper annual leave allowance and enough fat in staff numbers to be able to approve time off is essential. Also it fascinates me that in the US you get such scant leave. I get 6 weeks paid a year.
**steps off soapbox **
Would it be helpful to take a few weeks off, go on casual roster and apply for a new position at a shift less per pay period?

That's what I was thinking. Maybe I should take 2-3 weeks off and get a position where I can make my own schedule or scheduling is more considerate.

**CommunityRNBSN, BSN, RN** · Mar 13, 2020

You can always try outpatient. I love it (although you say you've considered ICU, which is the opposite, so maybe that means you don't have any interest in outpatient).

Golden_RN, MSN · Mar 13, 2020

Your original question is...How did you find your niche. It took me a long time but it started like you - burnt out in acute care. Then I tried different levels of care, tried a non-bedside position, went back to the bedside, etc. I also tried 12s, 8s, and different schedule types. I happen to have had a decent LTC employer and found my niche there.

Also, when I went back to get the BSN and later MSN, I was exposed to non-acute jobs I.e. public health, corrections, management etc. It helped me to see other options for my future.

TriciaJ, RN · Mar 13, 2020

At this point, all you can do is float out applications and see what comes up. Maybe your previous employer comes up with something for you or maybe they're happy to cut you loose. Start applying for whatever is out there that looks halfway doable.

It'll likely take at least a few weeks before you have a new job to start, so you can spend those weeks getting a bit of rest. You haven't said how much leeway your financial situation gives you. Hopefully you're in not too bad of a position and won't have to jump from the frying pan to the fire.

Good luck.

ADN_Is_Complete, ADN · Mar 13, 2020

On 3/13/2020 at 4:35 PM, TriciaJ said:
At this point, all you can do is float out applications and see what comes up. Maybe your previous employer comes up with something for you or maybe they're happy to cut you loose. Start applying for whatever is out there that looks halfway doable.
It'll likely take at least a few weeks before you have a new job to start, so you can spend those weeks getting a bit of rest. You haven't said how much leeway your financial situation gives you. Hopefully you're in not too bad of a position and won't have to jump from the frying pan to the fire.
Good luck.
You're right. I'll send out as many apps as possible. And financially I think I'll be okay . I think I have at least 3 months worth of bill money saved since I planned on quitting previously.

On 3/13/2020 at 3:45 PM, CommunityRNBSN said:
You can always try outpatient. I love it (although you say you've considered ICU, which is the opposite, so maybe that means you don't have any interest in outpatient).

I honestly dont know where I belong. I'd be willing to try ICU or outpt.

ADN_Is_Complete, ADN · Mar 13, 2020

@ Golden_RN..That's makes me feel better. I felt like I should have things figured out but I dont. That's makes me hopeful I'll land where I belong some day.

Golden_RN, MSN · Mar 13, 2020

6 minutes ago, ADN_Is_Complete said:
@ Golden_RN..That's makes me feel better. I felt like I should have things figured out but I dont. That's makes me hopeful I'll land where I belong some day.

It's great that you hung in there for 18 months! There are sooo many options in nursing and my friends from nursing school & coworkers from many years ago all went in completely different directions - home health, administration, public health, clinic, LTC etc. You can totally find your place & you already have a good foundation started, putting in 1.5 years in acute.

K+MgSO4, BSN · Mar 13, 2020

5 hours ago, Mergirlc said:
Where do you live & is it easy to become a nurse there from the USA? ?

Australia. You need a BSN.

Also after 10 years of continuous employment (less than 13 weeks between jobs) in the public system you get 4 months long service leave. This is leave paid at your current remuneration on top of your annual leave allowance.