quit first RN job after 3 months?

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Hi everyone.

I'm thinking of quitting my job. I've only worked three months on a med/surg unit. My workplace isn't terrible, but I hate working nights (I feel like I'm sleeping my life away), and I hate the stress. Our ratios are too high and it seems like everyday there is something else we now have to do, nothing is ever good enough.

I have recently seen jobs for endoscopy RN and Interventional Rad RN, and no experience requirments are listed (ie, "requires 1 year m/s exp")

I didn't sign a contract, and I'm still in the 90 day probationary period.

I just don't know. I feel bad for wanting to quit so soon, but in the past I have done what is best for my employers, but not what is best for me. Good loyalty, only for to myself!!

I feel like I should jump on applying for these positions while they are around. I guess there is no harm in applying, right? If I am not selected, then at least I tried?????

Thanks-

CG

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

You must take care of you first and foremost, since no one else will.

Go ahead and seek another job, but carefully evaluate your reasons for wanting to separate from your current place of employment. Additionally, it is wise to already have another job offer prior to quitting your current job. Good luck to you, and I hope all works out for the best.

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Specializes in Travel Nursing, ICU, tele, etc.

In the first 24 months or so I was a nurse, I had 6 different jobs!! Finding your "niche" and trying different positions is an accepted part of the "nursing culture". I was never turned down from a position because of it. It is not the same as our parent's generation where you got a job and kept it for 40 years....so don't let some kind of work ethic that your parents may have lived by to limit you in finding the best possible nursing position for you. You are in control. As a matter of fact, trying new areas of nursing for the rest of your career is something many people do. I would apply, but I do agree that it is always best to find your next position before you leave your current position, although even that can be overcome, if needed.

Good luck and go out there and find that dream job!!

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Specializes in Rural Health.

My very first RN job was Tele, it last 11 weeks or so. I've been there and done that.

Apply for jobs, it doesn't hurt to at least try.

Good luck!!!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Cinnamongirl,

I can relate to the stress you're having. I am a new nurse, 3 months actually just like you. It's a non-stop type of stress. But everyone tells me it gets better. I have friends too that have felt like you and quit, and some that didn't. The results vary. Make sure that you really can't stand the job before you make a decision to quit. And if you do decide to, definitely make sure you have another job lined up.

It never hurts to try and apply for other positions, because you never know. You've got to be happy in the end, right?

Good luck to you!

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Night shifts are tough, they aren't for everyone! Whatever you do make sure the job you jump into next is actually better for you. Don't jump from the frying pan into the fire. For me, I love night shifts simply because min. politics and other behaviors, that goes on during other shifts, esp. day shifts. Nights you're more dependent on each other and have stronger working relationships, this has been my experience anyway. Good Luck in whatever you decide.:redpinkhe

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I am so there with you. I am also a new grad and I am about two months into orientation. I fear going to work and I feel like I have made a really bad choice as far as specialties go. I don't think that Peds is a good fit for me but I fear that jumping ship is going to cause me problems with finding another job. I feel incompetent all the time as well as simply not liking what it is that I am doing. Everyone I work with has been very nice and welcoming but I have some pretty bad days where I feel like my preceptor is not available to me yet I am still held accountable for not doing things correctly. I am not sure if it is just a bad fit or just the blahs that everyone gets as a new grad. If it does not get better I think I need to start looking elsewhere for a job.

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If you think that it is not right for you...then it isnt. Its your license and you do what you feel like you need to do.

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

If you tell the interviewer that one reason you want to change jobs is that you are having a hard time adjusting to nights, he/she will surely understand. Probably many of the nurses at an endoscopy clinic work there because of the normal working hours of no weekends, holidays or nights! You'll be in good company!

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Specializes in ED/trauma.
Hi everyone.

I'm thinking of quitting my job. I've only worked three months on a med/surg unit. My workplace isn't terrible, but I hate working nights (I feel like I'm sleeping my life away), and I hate the stress. Our ratios are too high and it seems like everyday there is something else we now have to do, nothing is ever good enough.

I have recently seen jobs for endoscopy RN and Interventional Rad RN, and no experience requirments are listed (ie, "requires 1 year m/s exp")

I didn't sign a contract, and I'm still in the 90 day probationary period.

I just don't know. I feel bad for wanting to quit so soon, but in the past I have done what is best for my employers, but not what is best for me. Good loyalty, only for to myself!!

I feel like I should jump on applying for these positions while they are around. I guess there is no harm in applying, right? If I am not selected, then at least I tried?????

Thanks-

CG

If you're new, maybe you "hate" your job only for that reason. That's just my 2 cents though, cuz I'm sorta' in that boat right now :sofahider

:anmllvr:

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Specializes in trauma ICU,TNCC, NRP, PALS, ACLS.

I have been working in ICU for less than 2 months. I HATE IT!! I question myself about why did I go into nursing & why did I decided to specialize in ICU. I am now realizing that my passion is with kids and L&D. I have already started applying for another job.

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What you have to ask yourself....is the grass better on the other side of the fence, or do you just think it is?

I'm still a student...never worked in a hospital a day in my life...but med/surg is one the areas I have crossed off my list, just from reading this board with the heavy patient loads, too much to do, etc.

I applaud nurses who can handle it.

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