kr1989

Thanks for the input! I have decided to take the office position after talking with my family. Although I am still really scared about letting my manager know, I feel bad for wanting to leave but want to be happy in my career and personal life. How do I give notice? Is an email okay? The unit is very large, so I don't know if I tell my supervisor (I know her name but have never met her) or the manager? I'm not sure what their hours are because I never see either. I was thinking about asking if I could stay on per diem...do you guys think a hospital would let me? Any input is appreciated!

So I am a fairly new graduate nurse and have completed my "orientation phase" on a labor and delivery floor. This was the first job offer I had received and obviously accepted it as soon as the offer was made, without much knowledge of the floor or hospital. I feel as though as a new grad I am not supported like I should be and am scared every single day before I go in. Not to mention I work a shift, making it impossible to every see my family. I was offered a job in a pediatric office, making more money, have fantastic hours, and working with a great/supportive staff. I have done several shadow days in the office and the staff and doctors seem amazing; and they seem to really want me to work there! I have done as much research as possible before accepting a position, and now tomorrow I am needing to give my final decision for the offer. I am scared to loose some nursing skills like starting IV's, caths, etc...what do experienced nurses think? I have always wanted to work with children and see my future as a pediatric nurse pediatric. I could never see myself being more than a staff nurse in l&d. As far as a notice, what do you suggest? My new (hopeful) employer wants me to start at the end of January...would that be enough notice or do you just quit? Thanks everyong for your input!