New grad on med surg unit

[NurseLAE]

hello all!

im a new grad nurse working on a med surg unit. med surg was not my first pick, but they hired me. i was told by many people that i should get a year of med surg experience before becoming an OB nurse (dream job/field). im striving to work med surg at least 6-12mo. i have been working for two weeks. so far im learning alot but i can see med surg is not for me. this unit is like a dumping ground and most of the patients are geriatric. you have your good nurses and your not so good nurses. my preceptor is a really good nurse and med surg is truly her thing. i admire that so much, i hope to thrive that way in OB nursing. i was told that we can transfer after working 6mo, which has been on my mind. the unit manager is aware of my future goals but i feel bad that i really dont like med surg. i will do my best to stick it out and learn as much as i can , but i do see that med surg is not my thing. i do believe working the night shift will help me get through on most days. i also know the first year of nursing is not easy! how did some of you deal with your first year as a new nurse on a unit you didn't care for???

[caffeinatednurse, BSN, RN]

Hi, im also a new grad but cant get an interview to save my life, i was wondering what hospital your working in?

Are you applying only to hospitals or other nursing jobs as well? Be flexible and be prepared to take a job in an area like LTC while you search for a hospital job. Many hospitals want experienced nurses, even if that experience is just 1 year in LTC.

[chacha82, ADN, BSN]

Nights are NOT easier, they are only less populated.

[NurseLAE, BSN, RN]

Nights are NOT easier, they are only less populated.

I never said nights are easier. I started on nights. There is good and bad! I already know that !

[NunNurseCat]

NurseLAE I am going to give ya some unsolicited advice: Chill with the exclamation marks! They make it seem like you are all worked up!

See what I mean?

[NurseLAE, BSN, RN]

NurseLAE I am going to give ya some unsolicited advice: Chill with the exclamation marks! They make it seem like you are all worked up!

See what I mean?

HA HA HA .. definitely not worked up. Just taking it as it is . Any experience, like I asked in the post ??

[NunNurseCat]

Glad you understood I meant no harm.

Any experience, like I asked in the post??

I am not sure what you're asking, mind clarifying that for me?

If you are asking for additional advice it would be this: Take care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat right, exercise. I know getting enough sleep can be tough when ya get home from work and it feels like you have to go right to bed rather than watching Netflix, but proper sleep is worth it.