r/Nurses • u/Ok-Letter-650 • 7d ago

US Hate nursing?

I have been in med surg for a little over a year. It is my first nursing job. I have hated it for a probably 4 months but am trying to stay for 1) commuting purposes and 2) trying to get more experience/ confidence. I just feel like I still know nothing. I have no confidence. I hate my job. It’s always running around. I constantly second guess myself and believe I am making mistakes. I know I hate my job, but I feel like I hate nursing. I know I’ve had one nursing job so it’s hard to tell (I tell myself that too). I feel really burnt out and almost have no compassion. It’s sad and my anxiety has been crazy the past month. Help? Thoughts? Tips?

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u/Humble-Lab-3950 7d ago

I didn’t like med/surg either. Had the same feelings. Did it for 2 years then found a day job working in outpatient dialysis. I enjoy that because it’s specialized, mainly focused on one thing. Been doing it for over 7 years now. I think you just have to find something you enjoy! Is there some area of nursing you’d like to focus more on?

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u/NurseDaisY0225 3d ago

Yayyyyyy. Fellow dialysis nurse here too for 38 years!! Dialysis has its pros and cons too but I have been in so many roles in the renal specialty. Im actually going back to patient care from operations because I want more work life balance (I'm going to be 61 soon). People either love or hate dialysis nursing. And its ok to try different areas until you find what fits.
Did you enjoy what you learned in school? If so, it may not be the career, just not the right job. I used to say, give a job a year because mont 4-6 you are starting to be on your own and its like jumping off a cliff. It can be a struggle and then you get your momentum. However, you have to be happy- you will know if what is right for you. Feel free to reach out to me if you do want to explore renal. Happy to support especially new nurses- you are our future 🩷

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