Part of the reason I've not visited this space for a while is because I was afraid I'd say it out loud and then the opportunity would slip away. It may seem silly, and I'm not necessarily superstitious, but I had to be sure this was happening before I spread it around.
I got a new job...sort of. I'm currently orienting in the
I've been wanting to make a change from Med/Surg, but wasn't sure how. For the past year I've worked PRN which basically means I make my own schedule and only work on an 'as needed' basis. I've been looking for a new, similar, position for a while now, but it's been difficult to find an opening in my hospital because I'd need to be trained in a new area. And most directors aren't thrilled about training new PRN nurses. However, about a month ago, I found an opening in ER and interviewed for the position. I got it, but only sort of.
The director wanted me to orient, but still stay on in the Med/Surg department. I accepted the terms, grabbed hold of the new position and just refused to let them ignore me. I set up a meeting with the ER educator and VIOLA! found myself with three weeks of ER orientation!
I haven't wanted to say anything because I was afraid I'd not actually be able to orient. I was nervous about being trained and then pushed back to my old floor. After a week and a half though, I feel like I've started to prove myself and am feeling a bit more secure in the setting. I think I could find my 'nursing home,' at least for now.
The pace is new, the work is interesting and I love the fact that I no longer dread going to the hospital each evening. I realize that I'm still in the honeymoon phase and that this feeling might not last, but I really hope it does. I love being a nurse but I've always felt that I hadn't yet found my home. I'm hoping that this new placement will give me a much needed feeling of peace and love in my work.
