Switching from PCU-Med Surg? FL Hospital New Grad

[CardiacRNLA, BSN]

Hi All,

I have written the past few times. I am in the New Grad program at FL Hosp Orlando. I was placed in Vascular PCU. I know that others say that I have to give it more time probably, but I really feel like I bit off more than I could chew. The population is very specific, lots of amputations, surgical issues and very sick. That coupled with the phrenetic pace of the unit and the hospital, I just feel depressed, overwhelmed and miserable. Even though I get decent evaluations, I really feel like I am drowning. I really have been very depressed and crying every day (worse things too, but I'd rather not share here).

I was wondering if I should go to my educator and the GN program people and switch to general med-surg and get a foundation first. I know I will have more patients that I did in PCU, but maybe it will not be AS intense. No shade to med-surg, I know that is stressful too. I am just trying to think of ways to make it better other than quitting. Because me being miserable, crying, depressed and exhausted has taken its toll on my relationship with my partner, and I know it will not be good for the patients.

Any thoughts?