New grad needs advice!

[jsskms08]

Hello everyone...I need some advice! Here's my story:

I just finished nursing school in May and I started working on a very busy med-surg floor in June. I had a great orientation, and for the most part the people i work with are fine, and i am getting comfortable with the job so its not really an issue with the unit...but for some reason i find myself DREADING going to work. I just really don't like med-surg- I especially don't like the stress of never knowing what to expect, but I also don't like changing beds or bedpans, I hate wounds and inserting foleys/NG's you name it.... I am always tired and my back always hurts! (yes, i use proper body mechanics).

I feel trapped though, because I feel too guilty to leave becasuse everyone is so nice, and I don't even let on to anyone that i hate the job. I also used to work at that hospital as a tech on a different floor and only stayed 5 months then so don't want to risk looking like i can only stay in one position a few months, thats not true. I just really don't like bedside nursing, and I don't want to do critical care so do i really need medsurg experience?

Can anyone give advice on how to break it to my manager that I want to leave?

And what units would be good for someone with only a few months of experience?

[smps]

Hey Do you even like nursing?? it does not sound like it! If you dont like bedside nursing you may be better off working in a doctor's office or being a case manager.

[MB37]

What did you like in school? Was an OB, peds, psych, or community health rotation more to your liking? Does school nursing, home health, or LTC interest you? If you like your unit but not the skills, you should probably just stick it out for a year - most non-hospital jobs do require some med-surg experience, so if you leave this position you might be forced to take one with crappier coworkers and the same job description. If you don't want to do bedside nursing, there isn't really a "unit" that'll be good for you. However, trying a different department may be better than leaving nursing altogether. Can you give us some more info about your likes and dislikes?