KitKat4

Yeah, I figured at least a year would be good, and like I siad, I know the job market is really tough right now...not just in Portland, but everywhere. That is too bad about your friends not being able to find work as RN's...I really feel badly for them...I know there are lots of RN's that can't find a job and that is why I am very thankful for mine, I just am not happy in Med/Surg and know this isn't the area for me. I was just trying to get some opinions about how long I should give this before trying to get into another area...that is, if I am even ABLE to!! Thanks for your reply, and my best to you as you finish up nursing school....it is no easy task!!

:nurse:I have been an RN since January and working Med/Surg at a local hospital since April (I also worked Med/Surg for 7 months as an LPN, before completing my RN). I love being a nurse, but I truly hate Med/Surg. We are constantly understaffed, and having a CNA is practically unheard of. I can't stand this type of work, but I don't want to "job hop". I know Med/Surg is great experience, but I am not at all happy. How long should I give this before I move on to some other area? I am constantly looking for openings elsewhere, but the market is still pretty bad so it is slim pickings and hiring freezes are still on at other local area hospitals. I am truly grateful for a job, especially in this economy...I am just sooo not liking what I am doing right now! Any advice would be so appreciated.