I just did the same thing. Started In psych and now in med surg for the same reasons. Med surg is tough I want to quit cuz I lack confidence. I have a checklist that we uses at the hospital will help...
Hi, I have a BSN in nursing however limit experience. What other types of jobs options can I explore besides floor nursing? I recently just started on a med surg floor and its not for me I feel...
I need some honest advise. I've been a nurse for over a yr now. First job was in psych for about 3 months and now I'm in med surg which I cannot stand. Just interview today and was offered a position...
Thank you! I just keep trying to plan for the future as well. But I honestly cannot imagine myself doing any type of floor nursing it isn't for me. I feel like if I don't take this job I will keep...
Hi, I have an interview next week working child/adolescent psych. Any tips suggestions what I could brush up on? I love psych, I previously worked with adults. Does anyone know can you still get a...
Hi, I have a few questions. I have about a yr exp working in psych and med surg. What else is there bedside nursing? Do I have to have med surg exp to go any where else, because honestly I don't...
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Hi, So psych nurses can transfer to OR nursing? Because I hate floor nursing, no offense to any that loves it not for me. I have less then a yr of nursing exp mostly in psych which I actually like....
Thanks for the advise! I've only been on med surg for about 2 months, I just hate job hoping... But I cannot imagine doing bedside nursing. I am nervous working with
To get into community health or a health department do you need a lot of exp? I'm in a med surg position that I cannot stand. I don't like all the tasks involved. I love pt
I agree, you will know very quickly. I worked on a adult psych unit which I liked. Left there after a fees months, it was only pt to go to a meed surg floor..I'm learning a lot but its not for
Thanks, I have an interview next week with working with children. I hope I'm not jumping the gun and leaving the medical unit too soon. I can't imagine doing this for long term at all... I find it...
Just because someone doesn't want to deal with bodily fluids or pressure ulcers doesn't mean they lack compassionate or need a career change. Your a nurse and you should be so judgmental. This website...
I agree, it's very task orientated. And to be honest most of its gross. I've been thinking about my NP in psych a lot lately. Well see. I know the medical aspect isn't for me. Good luck to you, I'm...
I came from psych which I miss. I'm in a task orientated med surg position , totally by for me! I have applied for a psych position working with children/adolescents. Good luck