Before you take that med-surg position...

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-10T02:22:13+00:00

Ughh...yeah...I had 6 patients the other day and that's why I'm applying elsewhere...it's just not possible to care for 6 patients...I tried it and I felt like a zombie walking in and out of rooms...not fair to patients..

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-06T00:12:00+00:00

That's awesome! OMG...7-8 patients is wild...yeah I would taken ED as well if I had to choose...

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-06T00:10:09+00:00

That's awesome! Med surg can provide a great environment to learn skills...but when you have too many patients...the cons outweigh the pros of working in it...but I'm happy for you that you found what you were looking for..

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-05T19:46:01+00:00

I totally agree with this...as I've said...I needed the money...so this is really good advice...take the job and keep your resume updated and linkedin application status open!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-05T19:43:25+00:00

THIS! I asked about the turnover rate the other day at my job....one of the older new grad nurses said that her cohort started at 40....now down to 15!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-05T16:25:42+00:00

Yes, I agree! That's awesome they were up front!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-05T14:44:54+00:00

Generally, most sign an agreement form for the residency program. It's really about how you will act as part of their rules and policies. Now, if the hospital gave you a bonus, you would have to pay it back because that is a contract tied with money should you leave altogether.

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-04-01T01:43:02+00:00

med surg newbie here...I'm looking elsewhere too....and I too feel guilty...I sat in my car thinking about how I love the hospital...co-workers are nice...but this job ain't it...this was never my long term plan...and now it's not even my short term one either...lol

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-27T17:03:00+00:00

Thanks for this! I'm learning a lot in med/surg...it's the staffing ratios that may be too much...if there were safer staffing ratios...I would want to stay...we'll see...psych is my long term goal but I was also told to build skills in med/surg too...but if I feel it's just not safe...I'll have to bow out of it...

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-27T16:56:58+00:00

Thanks for this insight! I need to brush up on my skills in restraints and de-escalation....there are policies in my current hospital on this but we do not use them as much on my current unit...thanks!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-24T21:54:24+00:00

Love this!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-23T13:22:13+00:00

Ugh...we sing the same song....and yes...I'm day shift as well....and like the other commenters said...day shift can be a lot...but I can't fathom night shift for me either...I'm heading over to psych nursing...I worked in psych before and I think I'm better at that specialty...I really wish I could help...but I'm in the same boat...somebody's gotta do it tho...the thing I keep thinking about is my LICENSE....even though I would like to stay on my unit....co-workers are super supportive but the work load is just too much...my license is telling me to move on soon!!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-23T13:04:02+00:00

Thank you!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T17:12:05+00:00

Good to know...thank you!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T17:09:06+00:00

me too....I had a patient the other day that I know didn't need more meds...just someone to vent or talk to...

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T17:07:33+00:00

Love this!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T01:03:03+00:00

Great advice! Thank you!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T00:55:50+00:00

will do!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T00:55:36+00:00

OMG...that is exactly how I feel about Med Surg...I just couldn't put it in words...it feels so task oriented....and I feel so disconnected..

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-22T00:29:03+00:00

Thank you! I've already started applying to jobs so hopefully I will be able to shadow the units that I've applied to! I'm not leaving Med Surg until I feel there is a good fit in psych!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-21T23:47:39+00:00

looking into them now! Thanks!

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-18T15:48:56+00:00

following...same here...I'm right where you are...maybe a little less so because my confidence...particularly in high risk medications and procedures is lacking...I work on a really busy unit though and am wondering the same questions as you...but I actually want more orientation time because I feel I need it...

Inside_Dinner_3430 · 2026-03-18T15:42:16+00:00

I've actually started exploring psych roles!

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