I think I am suffering from "Burn out" syndrome.

[SurvivorRN]

I think I am but Im not sure.I'm so tired and I am worn out. I love being a nurse but I just dont know.. Started in the ER..Worked there for about three years..just got tired of it. Could never let go of work when I was off work. Waking up at night thinking of work. Unappreciative management. You work ur butt off but no one cares about you. U get sick one day..truly sick and ud rather go to work and pass out for people to believe u really are sick. Staff was ok but the stress was tooo much to handle but I stayed for 3 years. Switched hospitals and moved to the ICU..1 1/2 years and counting ..staff is great but I just dont feel like I belong. Its Dejavu again. I hate going to work.I feel like i have not find my niche yet but dont know where to start looking. Dont know where to start. Where I am is not the least bit fulfilling for me but I love being a nurse...Soo confusing..Is it just me????? Its like its a taboo for me to say Im not happy. I have taken vacations thinking it will help but then Im back there and the misery starts............

[sjm1341]

Sorry to hear about that. Check out http://www.nurseratings.org and reviews that nurses have given their employers. Might save you a lot of hassle.