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  1. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse and had my first nursing job in a medical/surgical unit. I was in orientation for only 6 weeks, and I came from another country, so it was twice as hard for me to adjust to...

  2. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey you guys! I already am 4 days into my new job... I haven't hit the floor yet coz its 1.5 weeks for the classroom orientation, but im pretty excited already! :) I'll keep you guys posted. Happy...

  3. time to vent again

    I_Scream replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You did a great job really! I know how hard it must've been for you to be feeling alone, and now maybe feeling isolated. But I guess most would agree that you did the right thing. And talking to your...

  4. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh thanks chuck! I hear ya

  5. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi LadyQT. As for me, I will be starting my new job on Monday. They took me in middle of November, but the hospital-wide orientation will be next week. That's why I had to wait. I heard that the job...

  6. Before I begin

    I_Scream replied to luv'nlife068's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My advice is to you is to take each day at a time. You can never be prepared enough for the challenges that await you when you're actually there. School usually cannot compare to the real nursing......

  7. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MAHAGE.. Thanks so much!! Yup, just do your job and keep going.. It's your career, not anyone else's! :)

  8. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did Addie. And I was very upfront when I interviewed for this position that I will be working for. Honestly, I was very apprehensive that they wouldn't give me a chance. I followed up with them the...

  9. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My mom, dad, and sisters completely understand me and accept my decision. In fact, my mom was the one who told me BEFORE I decided to quit and was still afraid that I was going to make a mistake, "you...

  10. Frustrated!

    I_Scream replied to lovendove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lovendove, first of all, know that you are not alone. You are amongst thousands of novice nurses going through the same thing.. I did think that I love nursing until I came here in the US and worked...

  11. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hahah same here! It's painful to answer those questions. Sometimes, I even try to avoid them altogether. You can't explain the situation to everyone! and it kills me to look at them and see through...

  12. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To Cfitz and AddieRN.. I was recently hired in another hospital and will be starting this December. Though nervous, I have reaffirmed my commitment to become the nurse that I did want to be in the...

  13. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow christy! I know this doesn't sound right but I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one. And I'm sure we're not the only ones! I also am feeling the same way as you do, sad and depressed and...

  14. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know LadyQT, but it's ok. let's hang in there. I know we will find our place somewhere. All we need to do is do some good introspection, know where we really should be and what are future goals are,...

  15. New Grad, Career Advice Needed

    I_Scream posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've posted the same story elsewhere.. Anyway, I'm 22 years old and have been a practicing nurse for a little less than 5 months. I worked in a Med/Surg department and just like every new grad in this...

  16. New Grad, Career Advice Needed

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you again Jolie! Yes, that was a rush position I must agree. That's why I didn't jump into it, so I wouldn't be in the exact same place where I am now. I am also happy hearing about other new...

  17. New Grad, Career Advice Needed

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in Nursing Career

    Jolie, I really appreciate your professional insight. I know that you are far more experienced in this field and I totally respect your opinion. I did talk to my NM a few weeks before I resigned. I...

  18. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great sterren! :) that's what I also told one of the employers that interviewed me, and they did understand where I was coming from. Only that I declined the offer since, as they say, "I didn't want...

  19. Support Groups for New Grad RNs

    I_Scream posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just think that we'd be able to help each other some more if we create support groups in every state/vicinity.. Meet somewhere, share experiences and just vent. I've seen that this category in this...

  20. Where to start....MED SURGE???????

    I_Scream replied to unclebenny20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I must agree with the nurse who said that it really depend on your long-term goals, personality, and what you really want to do with your career. Med/Surg is FAR from BORING.. you deal with a wide...

  21. I feel worse than when I started

    I_Scream replied to Eastcoast24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great to know that! I guess there's NO one straight way in Nursing.. med/surg may truly not be for everyone. I'm glad that you sound happy with your new position :) thanks for the input! I really...

  22. quit first RN job after 3 months?

    I_Scream replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I just want you to know that you're not alone. I hope that by itself can give you some confidence and encouragement, coz now that I am also going through the same thing, I get a lot of my "sanity"...

  23. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much Sterren thats encouraging! It's nice to know that someone DID make the right decision of leaving.. Do you work in the same facility? How did you get your job now after you resigned...

  24. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    I_Scream replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much. I wish I knew this site since I started nursing. I wouldve kept my sanity :) I'm going to another job interview on Monday for an oncology unit. I'm concerned that if they knew that...

  25. Not happy in 1st year

    I_Scream replied to HURN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there! I can totally totally relate to what ur going through.. the only thing is that I don't think post-surgical and med/surg would have a lot of difference in terms of the pace and acuity of...