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Hello everyone! I a new grad nurse who's been practicing for about 4-5 months and hate bedside nursing. The stress of this job I'm in is literally taking over my life. I never get out of bed, I cry nonstop, and my hair is even starting to fall out in clumps. I hate going to work and the thought of work gives me panic attacks. The stress is even starting to effect my home life, friends, and family. I was thinking about applying/looking for occupational/public health nursing jobs. Does anyone have personal experience with these fields of nursing? If so, advice/guidance would be much appreciated. I'm just feeling absolutely defeated right now

Do you happen to know the title of the newbie nurse's post you speak of that is similar to mine? I would love to read theirs as well

Thank you so much. I appreciate the feedback and that's not a bad idea! Thanks

Please, please help me. I've been a new nurse for 7 months and have been working as a new grad RN in my hospitals float pool for about 4 months. The stress of this job is taking over my life. I cry every day. Even on days I do not work. I dread and absolutely hate going into work. I'm so stressed to the point my hair is starting to fall out. I'm always in bed with no motivation to do anything besides sleep. I don't think I'm cut out for bedside nursing and the constant stress, changing, and unpredictable nature. Nursing school is nothing like the real world of nursing and I wish someone would have told me that. I am wanting to use my degree (I have a BSN) just not at the bedside. Does anyone have any suggestions? I really enjoy math and science. I also have experience in management prior to going to get my BSN. Do you think with this little experience I could get into administration/HR? Any advice or suggestions would really help. Thank you guys so much!