I took the plunge...it feels weird

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I'll just rip the band-aid off and blurt it out: I took a leap of faith and resigned from the workplace that has employed me for the past 5+ years. Yesterday was my last day there. The end of my 30-day notice of resignation couldn't arrive soon enough.

Strangely enough, I felt no sense of sadness or regret during my final moments there. Actually, I felt a weirdly giddy excitement combined with a sense of relief.

Let me explain further...my former workplace has seen approximately 8 chief nursing officers (6 full-timers and 2 interim) in the 5 years I spent there. Each managerial change brought a degree of uncertainty. I actually had high hopes for the current CNO, but the nursing department has become somewhat of an "audit villa" since she took over...

1. Pain reassessment audits

2. Finger stick blood sugar audits

3. Abnormal vital sign audits

4. Wound care audits

5. New admission audits

6. Functional independence measure audits

7. And many more audits...

In previous times, the assistant CNO or unit manager would complete all of these audits, but in recent months the auditing has been shifted to the house supervisor and floor nurses. These audits must be done shiftly. Ain't nobody got time for that!

I took a leap of faith by leaving the place that had provided me with a steady paycheck and a sense of belonging for the past half-decade, but the time has come to move onto the next professional chapter of my life. I'll start my new non-bedside job next week. Thanks for reading if you have gotten this far. :)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Sometimes you just have to move on... Good luck in your new job

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You will be successful anywhere you go. I wish you the best of luck at your new job.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I wish you all the best in your new endeavor.

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Specializes in Author/Business Coach.

Congrats! May your new job open new doors for you!

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Great Timing, Economy is on fire in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Good Luck.....

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Good for you! Life's too short to be miserable in the workplace.

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Congrats what is your new job?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Congrats what is your new job?
It is going to be a mostly work-from-home position as a case management RN. Hopefully I will be an optimal fit for the position and the new company.
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Good luck to you:up:!! I recieved a job offer (ironically got the call about the offer during my college graduation for my BSN) and I have to give them my answer on Monday. I'll probably take it, but I am nervous. Since the new job has a specific start date, my last day at my current will be on my 6 yr anniversary there. Things were rotten when I applied for the new job, but are much better under the new boss. I'm convicted..:notworthy:.Still, once the job feels wrong it takes a lot to make it feel right again. I hope you have a better time at your new employment! Its scary to change, but sometimes it is the very best thing.

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Good for you. I believe it is hard for you to give up structure and security, but I think you will find it beneficial.

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

Best of luck to you!

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