I just graduated in spring of 08 and have been working on a 40 bed med/surg floor at nights.
I have had it....I knew I needed to get some med/surg experience under my belt but I do not like this field......tooooo much chaos for me!! I know other nurses I work with love this pace but I can't take it any more.....
Just wanted some advice as to whether 6 months experience in this field would be sufficient enough to move on.....I am miserable and wondering if nursing is for me at all....I feel soooo bummed out feeling this way after working so hard to get where I am.
I look forward to hearing from anyone with advice! Help!
Specializes in liver,spk,sb transplant/ wound care.
I think being a CNA would help you better in regards to becoming an RN. BEING a medical assistant is helpful if you plan on being a out pt clinic nurse. actually being in the hospital setting really helps with clinical & picking up on watching s&s of patients on atb, post op, watching all the in & outs of pt.care.I was familiar with the terminology & labs to be drawn but was lost on a lot of other hospital routines & settings. hope my answeris helpful
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I think being a CNA would help you better in regards to becoming an RN. BEING a medical assistant is helpful if you plan on being a out pt clinic nurse. actually being in the hospital setting really helps with clinical & picking up on watching s&s of patients on atb, post op, watching all the in & outs of pt.care.I was familiar with the terminology & labs to be drawn but was lost on a lot of other hospital routines & settings. hope my answeris helpful