New Grad switched to different floor during orientation, can I asked to be switched back?

[dreamer56]

Hello fellow nurses,

As my title stated, I'm a new grad currently working in telemetry and I was asked to switch to a different floor (still telemetry) in the middle of my orientation due to staffing issues. Looking at the situation, it doesn't seem to be such a big deal since both unit are still under the telemetry umbrella.

However, after a few days on my new floor, I'm not feeling as motivated to work anymore. I don't have the same connection as I did with my co-workers in my previous floor and it just makes coming to work a little harder.

I understand that they had to move me here because the number of staff on my new unit is low, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to talk to my director about switching my back to my old floor? I'm worried that the higher ups might think that my request is a selfish one since there isn't really a problem aside from me having a preference of floors.

I'm willing to give the floor I'm currently in another month or two but I feel like with my current situation, I'm not able to enjoy work as much anymore and it's becoming more of a chore rather than something I used to look forward to.

Any thoughts on this situation?

[Sour Lemon]

Of course you can ask ...just understand that they might say no. I would talk about the positive connections on your old floor, but leave out the part about not feeling motivated to come to work on the new one.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

What is it about the new floor ?

[dreamer56]

The nurses aren't as experienced, so everyone is still sort of trying to figure out what they're doing. I also noticed that the nurses aren't as supportive and everyone keeps to themselves.

[Wuzzie]

You're still in your probationary period. I think I'd probably just roll with it and prove to them that you are a team player. Managers love that phrase and employees who meet the definition. Make it work. I suspect there might be a hint of "sour grapes" working here and that's okay/understandable. I have felt the same way when moved out of a place that I was happy and comfortable in. The new place just wasn't the same but honestly after awhile things got better. Unless they are treating you badly make the best of it. Who knows you might find a few friends in the "trenches".