CJ33

I have over 4 years of experience, 2 as an LPN and 2.5 yrs as an RN but feel stuck in regards to my clinical background. I have worked Skilled care, Med-Surg, Sub-acute care, and Rehab. I've been trying for the past year to secure a position in Telemetry or ICU. I am ACLS certified as well. But everytime I apply for a Tele or ICU position I am always steered towards Med-Surg. I don't want to work Med-Surg...been there done that and it wasn't for me. The one time I was offered a tele position it was for nights and I turned it down because I already work nights and I am trying desparately to get off that shift. I feel like I am being type casted for nights. I know what I want but not getting it. I want day shift and I want tele or ICU. I did my time. Ready to just throw in the towel, leave bedside care, and explore other options. I'm at the point of saying that I am done...tired in the Chi!!! If I can't get what I want then fudge it. Nursing has become a job and not a career in my eyes.

I too hate nursing! I have been a nurse for about four years now and I want out. But I feel I put so much into it and don't know what else I can do to utilize the skills I have from nursing and apply that to another field. I worked nursing home, med-surg in the hospital, agency, hospice, and I hated it all. I feel its just not for me. I'm trying to find my way out. I am definitely burnt out. I'm ready to throw out the scrubs! Very frustrated, tired, stressed, miserable, and unhappy with this career choice. I feel like I'm stuck and searching for my way out. Very miserable!!!