Nursing Dilemma

[Sash123]

I am not quite sure where to start so I will start at the very beginning. I have been an adult nurse for 6 years now. I started on a very busy acute medical ward but due to short staffing and ward pressures I had to leave or I was going to go completely mad :angryfire or end up seeing a counsellor. I left that ward behind and have been working as a research nurse. I do enjoy the job but miss the patient contact. The hours are lovely but I just need stimulation as I feel that I am doing the same things week in, week out. Therefore my dilemma is whether I should stay or should I go. I have applied for 2 jobs but on less busier wards. I suppose I have been spoilt with the hours thing but just dont know whether the pros will outweigh the cons. Please help !!!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You may want to approach your local PCT and see if they have any staff development nurses (I know we had a couple where I used to work and they was great for sorting stuff out) They may be able to help you in getting into the community. I also know from talking to one of my friends that where I used to work the city has developed a course of formal training for practice nurse where you move around various practices gaining supported working experience which sounds good.

I loved being a practice nurse, made plenty of friends, really got to know the patients and although could be busy at times wasn't as busy as working on the wards