TryingtoThriveRN

I started my job a little over 6 months ago but I recently saw that there was a new job posting at this place and area of nursing that is so appealing to me. I've only been a nurse for going on 3 years and as a younger nurse I felt like I did not have all of the requirements to apply for certain positions in the industry. Now with my BSN and 2 years of acute care in addition to outpatient experience where I get to work with ports and do lab draw and administer a lot of IM injection, I feel more confident applying to an aesthetic RN injector position. I do feel like it would look so bad if I start switching job with just 7 months in my current position but I don't want to let this opportunity pass me by. I don't dislike my current job, I actually enjoy it very much but to say that it's something I'm passionate about would be a lie compared to what I want right now. How do I go about resigning? My conscience is tearing me up because I truly do care and am very fond of some of my coworker. They treated me so nice and look out for me, but I'm worried that an opening won't be readily available in the future.

How do I go about requesting a two - three weeks away from my job to focus on my health. This past year hasn't been the greatest and I've dealt with alot new health issues that's been effecting my mental health. I've been working as a nurse for 3 years and have not truly had any vacation time. The longest vacation I've taken was a 10 days break in all three year. I've recently changed job going from inpatient to outpatient and have been here for 6 months now. I'm afraid to request something this significant so suddenly but my health has really taken a toll on me and although I am able to function at work, I do feel like I need to take a step back and recoup. Does FMLA apply to this? I don't want to quit my job but I also have not accruded enough PTO time to take an extended break.

I’m actually doing the complete opposite. For the most part, 3x 12s work for scheduling appointments and doing things during business hours that you wouldn’t be able to with M-F. Personally for me, the 12s shift at bedside just never seem to get any easier despite doing it for 2+ years now. Waking up super early to work and coming home super late required me to recover longer when I’m off to get back on a normal cycle. But even then, nothing is structured. It’s hard to plan anything because you have to work every other weekend or so as well as holidays. I’m leaving bedside to go to M-F for a more structured lifestyle and better sleep schedule. Weekends will not be something I’m worried about anymore. With 3x12s you do have the advantage of have a long stretch of days off but to do that you’ll have to cram all your work days together and that is exhausting. But maybe you’ll like the 12s , def give it a try. Will be less repetitive for sure in terms of work

First of all congratulation! I’m also transitioning to my first non bedside position soon but I’ve never been one who’s great with interview or asking questions, so will be following this post? what made your first non bedside job not a great fit?

CN with 7 patients ?! Charge nurses are suppose to be a resource and help to their unit, typically. But being that’ tied down with your own sets of patient is too intense and on top of administrative tasks too? No, I would talk to your director about this and maybe ask to decrease the work load on yourself? If not you can always decline the position. You gotta advocate for yourself as well as your license

Thank goodness there are many different avenues in nursing! and the best part is, you can try as many as you want until you find that niche ☺️ Don’t push yourself into staying in an area that makes you feel miserable, uninspired, and unfulfilled. Being loyal to a job is one thing, but you have to also understand yourself and recognize what you want in order to succeed.

ICU seems more like a better fit for you and it’s unfortunate that that has to happen to you. Sadly, in healthcare, patients come in all different forms and there’s always that one bad apple that will break a nurse and cause her to want to leave that area of nursing. However, you’ve been in ICU for 6 years, and have loved it. I think you should still reconsider going back to it just because it align more with your career pathway of becoming a CRNA. Best of luck!

I'm switching from inpatient 3 12 hours day shift to outpatient 5 8s M-F (8a-4:30p). I’ve never worked 5 days a week before and have only done 12 hour shifts in my two years of nursing experience. I hate working weekends and the 12 hours shifts never seem to get any easier (the day is pretty much done- going into work super early and leaving super late). On your off days you’re pretty much recovering, more pertinent for night shifters. What are your thoughts on the M-F work and how did you adjust to it? Do you think it’s better than the 3 12s hospital job? will scheduling appointments be more difficult going from M-F? Do you feel your quality of life improve when switching to the 5 8s? I know for me while working 12 hours shifts, my eating habit is horrible, no structure, typically binge after work and snack on unhealthy food while at work. What about children and family?

Inpatient hospital jobs remain a stress inducing environment for anyone, no matter how many years of experience they may have. I’ve only been a nurse for 2 years and at this point I’ve come to the realization that the unpredictability of what to come in a shift and the intense critical labor is not for me. You never know what May be thrown at you every-time you clock in and these aren’t just items or objects, these are humans life which put the stress and anxiety over board. Sometime we just have to sit down and reevaluate ourself and what we prefer. For me, I work better in a predictable environment where I can still utilize my nursing knowledge but at the same time, not jeopardize my license due to critical situations. Being that you’re 5 years in and is proficient at what you do, this area of nursing might be where you belong so possibly see about relaxation tips? I still believe this ore shift anxiety and stress happens to many nurses, even those who are excellent at what they do.

I’ve been a bedside nurse going on 2 years now, doing 3-4 12s a week and I’ve noticed that my eating habit is over the edge. During my 12 hours shift, I eat as fast as I can while on break and I stay snacking whenever I get a chance from all the junk foods provided in our break room. When I get home ( typically 8pm or so) I would binge endlessly from take out, and it’s become a habit that I’ve conditioned myself to do. stress eating occurs every time I am at work. Later this month I will be switching to an outpatient M-F work, and just curious, but anyone with experience in this area feel like their lifestyle and eating habit is in better control? I feel like maybe working more normal hours will allow me to have a more structured lifestyle/ diet.

Yikes! Sounds like a whole catastrophic event waiting to happen. You reported to the nurse whom stated she’ll take over for you. You knew your ability, better to protect your license than to push yourself in an unsafe assignment load

Yikes.

Hey friend! Thanks for your reply and feedback. I came here to ask for feedbacks and an outside perspective because this is something that is eating up my conscience. I might have worded this in a way where it just simply appear like I don’t want to work and want to find every reason to call out. Your reply does make it hard for someone to be open about how they feel and their situation. I never mentioned what the “non urgent” appointment was concerning because that’s a different topic of its own. I mentioned that my job starts at the beginning of this coming month and my last week notice ends right before the weekend before the new month starts. You should know how hard it is to schedule any doctors or dental appointments with the M-F schedule and I don’t want to jump into a new job already requesting days off. I did not purposely schedule this “non urgent “ appointment on the day I was schedule to work but being that that was the only day available before I start my new job, I ended up doing it anyways and would have to call out regardless. I wasn’t planning on calling out other then that one day but I came on to this forum asking for feedback because I am now at the point where I am very burnt out and is planning on leaving my job before completing my notice. So I am sorry if your sympathy for me has taken a nose-dive. Please be more kind to those you don’t know and what their situation might be. You never know how impactful your words are, Especially when they’re already feeling terrible about themself.

At this rate, would it be best to send my manager an email letting her know that wi I’ll not be coming in to work my last three shifts despite stating that I would in my resignation email 3 weeks ago? I’m trying my best to not burn bridges, but I’ve reached my breaking point. And with the M-F position, it’s harder for me schedule doctor/dentist appointments which I have one coming up on one of my last shift (either way I will have to call out).

How do I go about telling my manager I will no longer finishing up my notice without repercussion ?