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I was wondering if there is anyone out there who recently graduated, went to a sudo med-surg floor because it was "best for them to start there" and now is going to try to get into labor and delivery. I am coming up on my year 8/08 and owe my unit one year. I am so nervous about making yet another transition but know I don't want to be where I am right now. This has been a very difficult year starting out. My unit was supposed to be a stroke, tele floor and can tell you I've seen many things other than stroke. I wear way too many hats, which I wasn't expecting and don't feel that I can perfect or even come close to understanding them all. Not even a year in and I am miserable. I don't have much in L&D only that I love the one on one and can say I went through it 3 times and would do it many more if I wasn't getting so old:( Anyway if there is anyone out there you made the switch please let me know how you faired and if you still with it. Thanks in advance

Thanks. I was told that my orientation time would be extended which is fine with me. I have come to realize that I am in need of an organizational tool. I think if I get one that works for me, I wont feel soooo overwhelmed when getting and giving report and assessing my patients. Thanks again for the support.

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone completed their orientation on a part time basis? I went into nursing because of the flexibilty ( I have 3 boys 7,5 &3) and told my new hospital employer that I could only do the 12 week orientation part time (weekends and a couple of evening shifts during the week). Its a Telemetry/Neuro floor and right now, my thrid week in, I am completely overwhellmed and want to quit. My preceptor thinks its because I am not there all of the time and that parttime is not good. I don't know if this environment is good for me and want to throw in the towel, but in the same respect am I giving myself enough time. My confidence level stinks (always has)!! I know you get more confidence with experience but I don't think it will ever come. Any suggestions?? Thanks