Throwing in the towel...

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Here's my story guys.

I am ready to leave my job. I have been here for a year and some change, and for that year and change, I feel like I have sat down for that time. My life just feels so stuck. Recent encounters with patient complaints per management has led me to feel like, if a subjective statement from a person can mask the acutal work I did taking care of them, sadly I don't want to be represented by such management. The strange thing is that management here is pretty ok, from reading about other people's experience. I might be silly for expecting them to back their employees up, btu who am i kidding. I have learned what I need to learn as a new grad and just need to move on. This experience feels like its been a long stagnant one.

Now my concern is that, yes i do have bills, and responsibilities, but the longer I remain here I am certain I would develop a (god forbid) bleeding brain from supressing my frustration, or mental health issues. I am going into traveling, and haven't finalized anything yet. what your thoughts on giving my notice and carrying on without securing a position yet. I just dont know how much more I can bare honestly, and this is coming from a spiritually intact person. I feel so broken with my dilemna and everything.

ANyone left a job without securing one and had luck?

how about with traveling?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Only you know if you can afford to live for a period of time without income. Not to mention that it is always easier to find a new job while still employed.

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Specializes in Medical Surgical.

I did, but it took me over a month to find a new one. It was also harder to find a job, because employers like people who still have jobs, so the job that I did find wasn't what would be considered a sought after position.

I was able to find another better job in just two weeks after I had the one that I didn't like. So, really it doesn't take that long to find a job if you have a job, I would suggest that you look for a job when your not at work, it will pay off in the long run.

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thank you. i have made sure that I have enough to take care of my self for a few months. I mentioned I am going into traveling nursing, would that be as difficult as applyying to positions, ?As in with traveling, the recruiter or the one i am working with calls you for a job. so...

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I have left a job without securing another one. I've been blessed to find employment right away. Now that I'm married, I have more support from my husband. However, I have left a job while being single. If a job is affecting my mental health, I'm out. I may have been broke but atleast I was happy.

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Specializes in M/S, ICU, ICP.

If you are willing to work anywhere until you find a job you really want your chances are great. Actually they are great most everywhere for experienced nurses that are highly flexible. I see you mentioned that you have some revenue to fall back on or tide you over which allows more time to choose where you want to work. It really depends on if a person can re-locate, if there are child cares restrictions, or other obligations. (ie: mortgage, spouse's responsibilities, etc). Look around and find what area you have always wanted to explore. I wish you the best of luck.

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Thank you guys so much for your feedback. crazy&cutern rn, I hear you very well.much agreed.

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I have left jobs in the past without having another job lined up and I have been lucky finding a new job. However, other nurses here have not had good luck. I have heard about nurses here who have quit jobs and then 6 months later they are still looking for a new job. It's risky in today's economy.

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Just wrote a similar post before reading this one... I want to relocate but am afraid of starting a new job!!!! the grass is not always greener, sometimes there isn't any grass!!!! If you can be without the income ( dont forget health insurance) for a few months then jump ship and quit if you think it will help. Remember the terrible economy in some areas of the country which has now been on going for years

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You say that others believe management is good. Have you encountered other significant problems besides a patient complaint being addressed with you?

edit: I realized it sounds as if there were multiple patient complaints. Do know whether other nurses on your unit have shared your experience?

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