Verkkoat the end of my shift i’m so anxious that my hands are shaking. I had an anxiety attack before i came into work tonight just dreading what this shift is going to be like. A couple of nurses i graduated with are quitting bedside and trying to. Verkkothe slower pace of the office rn job allowed me to focus on my mental health and other areas of my life i was neglecting. Fast forward to now and i am back working bedside on an ortho unit. I feel in a much better place mentally and i’m confident in. Verkkojust because you take a job away from the bedside does not mean that you now refer to yourself as a nurse in the past tense. Taking time away from patient care may just change your perspectives and stretch your mindset of what. Verkkoi do suggest finding a councilor within your hospital system and discuss what the best options were for you— i actually did this prior to quitting my job in the or and it was very helpful and validating.
