newRN02

How do you like working in insurance? Do you think having 1 year RN experience is enough to transition into that position? I have been researching what to do after this year of bedside nursing is up because I definitely want out after that.

Thank you so much for understanding! And I do have to say although im only shy of being at this position for 3 months, I already cannot see myself lasting more than a year in the hospital setting. I don't even feel that the unit is the problem anymore, I really don't enjoy the long hours and hospital setting. I know that 9-5 nursing jobs might not pay well and might not be as interesting, but I feel like I would benefit from that type of environment more.

That's what I've started thinking. I know i have to stick this job out for a year but I really don't plan on staying past that point and would love something that is not direct nursing care.

Im a new RN who graduated in may. I've been working for 2 months on a med surg floor at a highly respected hospital in my state. However, I do not feel that I am cut out for this line of work, at least hospital-bedside nursing. I work the night shift, 7p-7a, which is extremely draining. My commute is about 45 minutes each way. I am now off of orientation and feel completely overwhelmed and terrified. I do ask for help when I need it, but I still feel so lonely and scared at work. I constantly have a lump in my throat like I am going to cry. I have spent countless nights crying before I leave the house or in my car on my way to work. Not only do I hate working nights, both because of the stress it has on my body but also because I hate not being on the same schedule as my family and friends, but I also am starting to lose my motivation and passion for this line of work after only 2 months. I also am extremely upset that I have to spend time away from my family on holidays and weekends to work. I am scheduled to work on thanksgiving this year and have been dreading it ever since I found out. I feel like I am more cut out for a job that is monday-friday, day time hours, with holidays and weekends off. The staff on my floor is constantly miserable and talking about how they cant wait to leave. Everyone hates it there and complains about how terrible the management is as well. I don't really know what I got myself into. Whenever I have tried to talk to someone about how this job is effecting me, they tell me to stick it out because of the pay and benefits. Nobody seems to understand how horribly the night shift is effecting me and they make it sounds like its not a big deal. When I interviewed for the position, my manager told me she wanted a 2 year commitment from me, but nothing was ever written on paper. I was told that people leave after a year, but even if I stay a year, I don't know which sector of nursing I want to end up in. I just need advice. I know that eventually I want a less demanding job that is closer driving distance and will allow me to have weekends and holidays off to spend time with the people I love.