One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

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My 15+ years at the bedside is coming to an end in less than one week. I feel a sense of relief that this nightmare will soon be over for me. I start a new job in a few weeks and I’m never looking back. I’m excited to start a new chapter of my life. 

Specializes in ICU.

Just curious; why are you leaving bedside nursing?  Probably obvious to most of us, but I would like to hear your particular reasons.

 

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Specializes in Cardiology.

Congrats! I started in the cath/ep lab a few months ago and I love it. I do not miss bedside nursing or the BS that comes with it.

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19 hours ago, Nursetom1963 said:

Just curious; why are you leaving bedside nursing?  Probably obvious to most of us, but I would like to hear your particular reasons.

 

Gosh, there were so many reasons both professional and personal. Professional reasons were the nurse:patient ratios, short staffing, difficult patients/families, management, physical demands, inadequate pay, unit politics, and not feeling appreciated by management. Personal reasons were that I was tired of working every other weekend and holiday. I also felt that I wanted to expand my experience. But most importantly, being a bedside nurse was affecting me in a negative way. I am worthy to find a place that treats me well and appreciates my hard work.  
 

I feel an overwhelming sense that I made the right decision. Maybe slightly dramatic, but I feel at peace now.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Congratulations!

(I actually worked in the Admit Transfer Center and left the beside about 12 years ago and hated it and went back to the beside six months later.  I trust you'll have a better experience.)

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10 hours ago, Tweety said:

Congratulations!

(I actually worked in the Admit Transfer Center and left the beside about 12 years ago and hated it and went back to the beside six months later.  I trust you'll have a better experience.)

What did you hate about it? 

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.
1 hour ago, carebear01 said:

What did you hate about it? 

I missed the patient contact, missed my coworkers, found it boring, and didn't like sitting behind a desk all day.  It was a good thing to learn about myself.  

Sometimes in the stress of things,  I do question my life choices and think one day I'll switch to something less stressful but for now no regrets.

 

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