I feel like I wrote this. I recently became a nurse manager after being a staff nurse for almost a year (at my facility... I have a total of over 10 years experience), then an assistant nurse manager for about 8 months. Now I'm the big boss, and I hate every single minute of it. Every single thing you mentioned is absolutely true. I knew this job would be hard and different, but in no way was I prepared for the amount of BS I would endure. I have come to the point where I'm not even sure I want to be a nurse anymore, which is incredibly sad. I love nursing. I can't imagine my life without it. Currently, I'm trying to figure out how to get out of this hole without burning too many bridges. I wish you luck, my friend. Thanks for starting this post.