Rhinelander00

Just taking opinions on whether people prefer clinic or hospital setting as a nurse? And why? Starting to realize maybe hospital nursing isn't for me. I've been doing LTC for about a year (PRN as of right now) and love it because I'm able to develop a long lasting relationship with my patients. I've been on an ortho/neuro floor for 6months and hate it due to lack of resources, off shift (taking a toll on my family and my health), short staffed, constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed.. I find myself crying before heading into work because I dread it so bad. I have anywhere between 7-9 patients each night. Every nurse on the floor that works nights has less than a years of experience. I don't feel safe at times or feel as though my license is at risk. I've recently been promoted as charge nurse and don't like the added stress.. I've expressed my concerns with my manager and my manager simply stated, "that's part of nursing." This is not what nursing is to me. Feeling this way going into the hospital is not worth it. I look forward to the days where I'm able to work at the LTC facility. I was thinking of staying at my LTC facility and finding a part time clinic position. Thank you.