Miracle91

Thank you for the response, I am taking a few months off before I get back into nursing. I will look into your recommendations. Thanks again

Quitting bedside nursing and don't know what to do next. HELP This site has helped me through nursing school and during my nursing career, now I am in need of your assistance and advice. I have officially decided to quit bedside nursing due to the stress and strain on my mental health (anxiety, panic attacks). It was a hard decision to make, I learn so much and I really love being a ICU nurse and caring for patients. I just need a low stress job that is less stain on my body and mind. For me, the stress of bedside nursing caused me to have difficulty in sleeping, and didn't want to be around people when I was off of work (self isolation, because I felt so over stimulated). All the stress had me questioning my decision on being a nurse in the first place. After the first 2 year COVID lock down, I notice that I was having anxiety attacks and panic attacks at work, some times it was so bad that I would have to walk away, go to the bathroom to calm down. (Some nurses suffered anxiety, panic attack and PTSD, depression due to the stress, we supported each other the best we could during those times). When I talked to family and friends they just don't understand the stress that my job causes. At work I even tried (for 6 months) to go from full time to part time or contingent but I was consistently denied and told there was no job openings available. So I started going to therapy, and both me and my therapist agreed that quitting was the best option. I am 2 weeks away from freedom and I am excited. I am going to take a few months off and focus on my mental health and the next steps I will take. I don't know any low stress jobs that are hiring in my area (Detroit, MI), or even where to start looking any help or suggestions will be appreciated. (feel like I am starting from square 1 all over again)