Quitting my job

Boog'sCRRN246, RN · Dec 26, 2013

I was on the float team at a clinic as a new grad. It was a huge clinic and very overwhelming at first. What helped was a binder that the clinic issued each float nurse. It was divided by specialty and physician in that specialty. Each page had helpful information, such as extensions, names of regular staff, what the physician expected from the nurse when rooming a patient, how f/u appts were to be scheduled, etc. Maybe, if you're not already doing this, you can make something similar so you have all that information available at a glance.

Ruby Vee, BSN · Dec 26, 2013

I graduated in May, passed my boards in July, and got a job in October in a pedi office as an rn. I am seriously considering quitting my job because I hate it. I was just wondering what are the chances of me being able to get a job if I quit this one so soon. I really feel like I need to quit bc my mental health is suffering but am unsure about job opportunities for the future . Please help

Your mental health is suffering. Really? Or are you just casting about for a "good enough" reason to quit your job? Quitting a job this soon is burning a bridge. It doesn't look good on your resume, and likely your employer will deem you ineligible for rehire. That in itself may not bother you much, but consider that a few years down the road you may be interested in interviewing for a management position and some of the physicians from your practice are asked to weigh in on the candidates for the position. Are they going to want to give you a green light?

You're a brand new nurse, you're in that difficult transition phase from student to nurse. Hang onto your job for at least a year, preferably two. Learn as much as you can and when you do start looking for another job, do so in a professional manner. Why risk burning bridges at the start of your career?

RNtobeinSoCal · Dec 30, 2013

Is there any way you can get a position that is more permanent/non-float in the same company? I have been a float and it is VERY difficult, especially as a new grad. Try going to your HR/employer first and tell them floating is not for you, but try looking for new jobs now. When they ask you why you're leaving, just attribute it to floating. As a new grad, repetition and constant reinforcement are key to learning new skills. Floating just doesnt allow for that. Good luck!

ceebeejay · Dec 31, 2013

It is understandable that you feel lost right now, but as others have said you will feel that way to some degree in any situation. Take a look at the job you are doing and think about how you can proactive in gaining some control over the sense of frustration. It's like the first semester of nursing school, which is a totally different ballgame and leaves your head spinning. But, you get a grip and get a groove and get control. This is life. SoldierNurse22 said it best.