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:

[caliotter3]

It is quite surprising that she wants to talk to you about this. Perhaps you can work something out. She obviously thinks that you are worth the effort and you should at least meet her halfway. Even if you don't go back, at least give her the benefit of hearing what your views are about what happened so that she can fix things if possible. You do not want to alienate her; the nursing community is small and you might have to deal with her in the future. See if you can expect a good reference from her as you seek a new position. Good luck.

[HM2VikingRN, RN]

Your assigned number of patient's and acuity was an unsafe combination. IOW it was the environment not you. I think your NM will work with you given the opportunity to address issues. Wishing you the best!