Well....I think I'm coming back

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Good afternoon all!

I haven't posted here for about a year.

I left L&D about a year ago after some disastrous events that occurred. Well, I have been working on a GYN/Oncology unit as a clinical charge nurse for a year, and although I do enjoy it, I MISS the moms and babies!

I have only been a nurse for 2 years, and have become concerned that I am not continuing my education/experiences as a newer nurse. As a charge nurse I have the responsibilities of molding new nurses and encouraging older nurses to continue their education using the clinical ladder, etc. How do I do that when I am still new at this myself? I have been doing a good job, fulfilling all of the expectations of the job, but I miss being in the delivery room!

So after A LOT of soul searching, I am going to go back! I have gotten over the horrendous events that caused me to leave in the first place. (I worked for a different hospital at the time.) The L&D unit at this hospital is amazing, with great management (both the GYN unit and L&D have the same Director). I sat down with the manager today and she is offering me a great opportunity.

So, I am going to be an L&D nurse again!

Has anyone else been placed in a management position they didn't feel ready for? Two years out of school seems too soon, especially when you are expected to help other nurses be the best that they can be.

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Congratulation on your change. You sound excited and I wish the best for you. Your post made me warm and tingly and I can feel your excitement over the computer lines. I can see that you have a valid point. Just goes to show that the "nursing shortage" is VERY real, huh!!

Congrats again!!

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Thats awesome! I myself am doing some soul searching right now. I did PP for 8 months and then my husband and I moved. I took a job with the health dept in a supervisor's position. Now I have only had a total of 8 months RN experience. I can do the job, and I do enjoy it but I miss using my stethoscope every day, starting IVs, etc. The longer I am away from PP, the more I miss the moms, babies and co-workers. Please cross your fingers that I might be able to find an opportunity to transition back to the women's center. Congrats on coming back to L&D!

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Thanks a lot for your encouraging words!! I am terrified, but ecstatic at the same time! I won't go into it with rose-colored glasses as I did before, however, I will go into it with an understanding of what it is SUPPOSED to be...I learned a lot of what NOT to do at the other hospital!

I will miss the nurses I work with now, but I feel like I am doing them a disservice by staying. My heart belongs to L&D, and I am too new to be teaching others how to be exemplary nurses.

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Thanks a lot for your encouraging words!! I am terrified, but ecstatic at the same time! I won't go into it with rose-colored glasses as I did before, however, I will go into it with an understanding of what it is SUPPOSED to be...I learned a lot of what NOT to do at the other hospital!

I will miss the nurses I work with now, but I feel like I am doing them a disservice by staying. My heart belongs to L&D, and I am too new to be teaching others how to be exemplary nurses.

Would you mind sharing your wisdom for us newbies in the field:nuke:

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