thunderrain

Hello! I have been a hospice nurse for the last 4 yrs. Previously an OR nurse for a year (OR was not my thing). Love what I do, but I really feel like it's time for me to try something new. It's a beautiful job, but I just feel like losing all the time, all my patients die, and I'm slowly dying with them...Not sure if this is the point where I'm "burned out?" I really feel I desperately need a change in setting. I have been applying to other jobs, even training programs for new grads, but no luck. Still, Im trying my way out of hospice. What I would appreciate are any ideas or suggestions on writing a cover letter that explains my desire to start a new career setting as RN without sounding desperate..lol. Thank you very much!

thank you! started OR a couple weeks ago. There's no time to mess around, people is in a hurry, pt is sedated and time is running, filling out papers, collecting specimens, being careful with sterile field/technique, being attentive to dr's requesting stuff while they mumble or have an accent......AAANnnnD expecting me to be entertaining!! HA! Last time I checked I did not graduate as a freaking clown! It's a nightmare...but I've never been a quitter!! Either I learn this s*** or I die! lol

God, I ended up in the OR by mistake (haha that's what I say since I always said I would NEVER do OR and here I am...). I have only been training for a week and by reading your comment I felt that you just described me! It sucks to feel that way, but it feels good to know I'm not the only one. I guess it just takes time... (assuming I don't get fired! lol). Good luck girl!

Hello! I'm new to the website. Trying to find some advice... New RN in CA trying to decide whether to accept a position as Circulator RN (OR), or Home Health RN. I have an ADN, currently working on BSN. My goal is to work in critical care, but none of that will happen until I get a few years experience and chances for m/s, step down, or tele are just not happening despite applying everywhere (they all need a 1yr experience...or BSN). Which position would give me the best background for tele or ICU?? thank you!!