Transfer out of OB

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I graduated with my BSN in August 2017 and was lucky enough to get hired on labor and delivery. As a previous LPN in outpatient obgyn for years, this was what I had always dreamed of doing. However, I am now 4 months in and I'm finding that I do not have the passion for it that I thought I did. I'm finding myself bored at work and craving the mental stimulation that my critical care rotation in school provided. I always had a fear that I might get stuck in OB forever if I took the job as a new grad.

I have reached out to HR regarding a possible transfer to an acute medical/progressive care floor. My hospital does usually require 6 months before a transfer and I made it clear to the recruiter that I would be willing to stay in my current position for 2 more months if I have to.

I guess I'm wondering if you guys think I'm crazy. Is this a bad move? I feel bad because my current nurse manager and co-workers are great. I just don't know if I can hang in there and do my best much longer.

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Not crazy. You've worked in L&D, long time out patient, now in patient, and aren't feeling the passion. Transfer when you can. Hopefully IF you find you don't like acute medical care, (the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence comes to mind), I'd think with your experience you could return to L & D.

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I would shadow the floor first. It's not all that you think it is.

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