LemonDrop26

I feel the EXACT same way right now. I've hit the 6 month mark in my residency program and I've already started looking into other potential jobs. I work in a very very very busy ED in an underserved area that is consistently understaffed. The team is amazing and we all help each other out, but I dread going into work. I get nausea as soon as I wake up knowing I have to go into work. Sadly, most of my car rides home consist of me crying because I'm so stressed and overwhelmed. I felt I was a strong candidate and was excited to be part of the team, but the ED broke me.

I have experienced the same situation you are in and I left just after 6 months. I don't regret it at all. I was honest and up front with my interviews following my previous job and I explained how I was looking for a different working environment that allowed me to highlight my skills. If it is having an effect on your mind and body, is it worth putting your personal health at risk?

I'm in my first year of a residency program. Nursing is my second career in the medical field (10yrs in pre-hospital) and it has been a long journey to get to where I am today. My co-workers are amazing and I like the program alright, but I quickly realized I wasn't as passionate about nursing as my peers who had dreamed of being nurses since they were in diapers. I applied to nursing school thinking that one day my nursing spark would ignite, but my passion for it has not deepened or developed. I feel burnt out, and am now questioning if I made the right decision to become a nurse. I find myself dwelling on the negative aspects of my job and why I don't like it. I often work from a place of bias, as I struggle with trying to decided if nursing is for me. Has anyone else felt this way? I am in my 30's and do not want to spend the rest of my career hopping around from department to department. Any advice or guidance would be helpful.

Hi there I am a new grad from the greater bay area and am looking to move to Bakersfield for better nursing opportunities. I noticed that the three main hospitals in the area are Kern Medical, Dignity, and Adventist. I have done a lot of research trying to decide which hospital would be best for me to start my career. I feel as if I align which each hospitals mission statements, so there is no conflict of interest there. I am looking for the down and dirty details. Thanks!

I believe all the information about materials needed will be explained in orientation on Oct 7th. Hope this helps