worked 2 months on new job, already hating it

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I started this new job about 2 months ago, it's an afternoon shift, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. this hospital has many different shifts, many people working 12hours shift.I am new at this hospital, and I felt very stressed out already. Everyday when I start my day, it's a brand new assignment, people who worked in the morning always pick the easy patient, I never have chance to keep my patients from the day before. New admissions everyday, I am so tired all the time, and I don't even have time to eat. I don't know what to do anymore.:cry:

I talked to my boss about this situation, she said I need to speak up when I need help, but I realize when I am busy,everyone is busy or unavailable. and not everyone willing to help you. I just don't think it's fair to always have the new nurse to get dumped on, and i feel like i am drowning!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate my job.

I feel so hopeless, Is Nursing ever going to get better? and am I ever going to get faster at my job?

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I started this new job about 2 months ago, it's an afternoon shift, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. this hospital has many different shifts, many people working 12hours shift.I am new at this hospital, and I felt very stressed out already. Everyday when I start my day, it's a brand new assignment, people who worked in the morning always pick the easy patient, I never have chance to keep my patients from the day before. New admissions everyday, I am so tired all the time, and I don't even have time to eat. I don't know what to do anymore.:cry:

I talked to my boss about this situation, she said I need to speak up when I need help, but I realize when I am busy,everyone is busy or unavailable. and not everyone willing to help you. I just don't think it's fair to always have the new nurse to get dumped on, and i feel like i am drowning!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate my job.

I feel so hopeless, Is Nursing ever going to get better? and am I ever going to get faster at my job?

I am a new grad just starting this week.I can only offer support.I will pray for you .I hope tommorrow is a better day.

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Specializes in MPCU.

Yes, nursing gets better. Fit is most important. If you are unhappy with your current job, other jobs are available.(even in this economy) You will find better opportunities, if you have at least one year experience as a nurse. You don't need even that, it just makes things easier. Please do not give up on nursing. I don't understand why people work where they are not appreciated, then decide that the profession is undesirable.

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Specializes in Medical/Surgical.

Is there a way you can switch shifts if that is what is causing you the most dissatisfaction? I was working days after graduation, and was miserable. Now I work midnights...and I love my job:redbeathe

Best of luck to you. Hang in there and you will find your fit.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

The first year is the hardest...that's why there's a whole forum for it! It may be your unit is not a good fit for you or it may be that you just need to stick it out for a while. From how you describe it, I'd rather be a waitress again that be on that floor, though!

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I am a new grad just starting this week.I can only offer support.I will pray for you .I hope tommorrow is a better day.

Thanks TexasflowerRN for support. I had better days, but today is another crazy day.

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Yes, nursing gets better. Fit is most important. If you are unhappy with your current job, other jobs are available.(even in this economy) You will find better opportunities, if you have at least one year experience as a nurse. You don't need even that, it just makes things easier. Please do not give up on nursing. I don't understand why people work where they are not appreciated, then decide that the profession is undesirable.

Thanks Woodenpug. I think I will finish doing my first year of bedside nursing, and maybe I can go back to school for my master. Then I can start working in education or something I enjoy.............

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Is there a way you can switch shifts if that is what is causing you the most dissatisfaction? I was working days after graduation, and was miserable. Now I work midnights...and I love my job:redbeathe

Best of luck to you. Hang in there and you will find your fit.

Thank you. I already asked my boss to switch shift, she said I cant. so when the opportunity appears, I will apply.......

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The first year is the hardest...that's why there's a whole forum for it! It may be your unit is not a good fit for you or it may be that you just need to stick it out for a while. From how you describe it, I'd rather be a waitress again that be on that floor, though!

Hi, there. From what i heard, my unit is the worst. nobody likes to stay here............you are right, i think waitress was less stressful, and not under so much stress. I was a waitress

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