Resigned my job as new grad Nurse, NM called home.

[BethulieRN]

I resigned my first job as a new nurse while still have two weeks orientation left. I wa doing very well for the fist six weeks during the days and I got along with my three preceptors, even though it was not easy trying to follow each preceptors style and way on doing things( a lot contradiction between them on how to do procedures).

Since I have moved from days to nights, I lost my self esteem as a new nurse. The night nurses did not have mercy on me(I did work with two preceptors). I was at the point where I was sad all the time, I woke at night in tears and palpitations and the idea of going to work was not exciting anymore. In short I felt stressed out an miserable. I asked my NM to move me back to days or swich units, but she mentioned there were no opennings. I could no longer live in fear and wrote a letter of resignation to my NM two days ago. Today, she called be back and asked me to call her so we can talk. I am wondering, what will I say on our conversation?:cry:

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

What you've just told us.

:)

Clearly, she likes you. Work with her.

[joseash]

Be honest. Tell her just what you told us. You shouldn't dread going to work but, especially in this economy with so many people looking for work, I'd hate to see you miss out on the chance to get your feet wet as a new nurse. Have you looked to see if there are any other opportunities in your area?

[casperx875x]

I agree - tell her exactly what you just told us. It is obvious that she likes you, sees your potential and wants to work with you. You have 2 weeks of orientation left - she may be able to set you up with a more nurturing preceptor for your last 2 weeks. I'm a new grad myself and felt the exact same way as yourself my first 3.5-4 months. I'm five months in and it is getting to be so much better, so please, please stick it out. It may be that nights is not for you, if that turns out to be the case, tell your NM and she may be able to work with you to find a day/evening position. Nursing is stressful and very overwhelming - hang in there! We are here to support you!

[snapdragon2192]

Just be honest and let her know the issues that you were having. As a new grad you need all of the support that you can get. Good Luck...

[PsychNurseWannaBe, BSN, RN]

Just be honest and tell her what you told us. I am hoping things will work out!! Let us know!

[Valerie Salva, BSN, RN]

Yes, good luck and let us know what happens.

[Jules A, MSN]

I could no longer live in fear

I don't understand this statement about living in fear, is there more to the story? Definitely talk to her and hopefully you can work it out. Good luck.

[BunnyRN]

Hi BethulieRN,

Your manager is good because she wants to find out why you want out!!! I understand 100% where you are coming from. Some co-workers are not supportive as others. As a new nurse you need nurturing and great support team besides you. When you have that, you learn so much more, and expand your nursing skills at levels you won't believe your eyes!!!

Tell your manager exactly why you wanted to go on days. Explain certain situations that you felt unsafe practicing. Be truthful!!! Perhaps, your NM can talk to the night staff and assess ways that they can help make your transition into nursing smooth. A big problem of nurses is that sometimes some RNs forget that new nurses need guidance, and they do not know everything.

Remember, you, I , we "nurses" are not perfect. If you make a mistake, take it as a lesson, and learn from it. Don't let anyone put you down. If people are unwilling to help out, go above them, call the supervisor, NM, nursing educator for help.

[BethulieRN]

I don't understand this statement about living in fear, is there more to the story? Definitely talk to her and hopefully you can work it out. Good luck.

I was scared to loose my license just right at the beginning of my carreer. Since I started working night I noticed I was getting all the patients that every body did not want. For example, three nights ago, I had three uncooperative patients on critical fall risks with alarm placed, three unstable remote tele patient with tele tech calling to alert me about a v fib or v-tach at 130-160HR, pt on bleeding preacaution and having his picc line oozing blood in the middle of the night, a terminal cancer patient with unreasonable angry family member that are yielling at me. My preceptors most of the time is nowhere to be found and other nurses laughing when they see me running around because I am worried about my patient getting a code. Just to name a few instances, but really I was miserable to go to work.

[americanlatina313]

i was scared to loose my license just right at the beginning of my carreer. since i started working night i noticed i was getting all the patients that every body did not want. for example, three nights ago, i had three uncooperative patients on critical fall risks with alarm placed, three unstable remote tele patient with tele tech calling to alert me about a v fib or v-tach at 130-160hr, pt on bleeding preacaution and having his picc line oozing blood in the middle of the night, a terminal cancer patient with unreasonable angry family member that are yielling at me. my preceptors most of the time is nowhere to be found and other nurses laughing when they see me running around because i am worried about my patient getting a code. just to name a few instances, but really i was miserable to go to work.

i can only begin to imagine what you were feeling. i've had some nights that were bad, i got the bad pts because nobody else felt like dealing with them. but nothing ever that bad. keep your head up. don't back down with your nurse manager. explain that you can only handle so much stress; she will understand and ought to go to bat for you. hope everything works out! good luck on whatever happens!

[BethulieRN]

I am going to meet my NM today. I will keep you posted.

Thank you all for your support.