Nurselily101 replied to Unsurewhatiwant's topic in New Nurse
I hated my first job too. It took 6 months for me to feel comfortable. It will get better! The first year is definetly the hardest! You will get through it!! Try to stay on that floor for 6 months to see if you actually like that unit. If not you ca...
Nurselily101 replied to SassyRN93's topic in General Nursing
I'm in a similar situation as you and awaiting to speak to my manager. I been working at this unit for 6 months. I haven't been written up yet...but I sure I will be I try my best in everything to not make mistakes but it just happened. I'm worrie...
Nurselily101 replied to shonniemichelle's topic in New Nurse
I feel this way about hospital nursing too. But I'm afraid of switching to community nursing and not liking it either. Have you tried different units in the hospital? I switched around a few units and still haven't found what I like.
Nurselily101 replied to nurseynursee's topic in New Nurse
I had a similar situation. I didn't like the unit I was hired on because I felt I wasn't using enough of my nursing skills. I spoke to the manager and she gave me shifts and training to another unit. You can try to speak to your manager about floati...
Nurselily101 replied to hp131071's topic in Stress 101
I been working 6 months at a new unit and I feel the exact same. I still make mistakes but nursing is all about learning! You are doing a good job and finding different ways to improve your care! :)