LouR

I am currently in between jobs as an RN and am considering leaving the nursing field after only one year of nursing experience. Through nursing school, I worked in a hospital as an aide for 3 years. What an eye opener it was once I graduated and landed my first bedside nursing job! From the first week, I had thoughts of, "What have I gotten myself into??" Running around like a chicken with its head cut off with little to no appreciation for the amount of effort put in is beyond exhausting. My first job was working in long-term care. I figured I would take a break from the hospital setting and try it out. I worked in one of the top 10 places to work in northern Virginia, a BEAUTIFUL senior living facility. Aside from wanting to leave, I was forced to leave the position due to my husband's job and now I'm back in the application process. My question to throw out there is- How many of you felt like running for the hills after your first bedside nursing position? Many say there are plenty of other nursing opportunities out there besides bedside, but I'm failing to see them!