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I started my first nursing job on a PCU unit. I only lasted seven months because the unit was horrible, even though I usually had four patients sometimes five if the unit was short‑staffed.
My anxiety was through the roof, and I dreaded going into work. I would call out so often hoping they would fire me. Before it got to that point, I tried to go part‑time or PRN, but they denied my request.
Now I have a new job on a Med‑Surg floor. It’s less traditional Med‑Surg and more of a holding unit for patients waiting on placement. The patients are often confused and combative, but the staff, security, and management are great and very accommodating.
For some reason, I still can’t shake this anxiety, and it’s making me dread nursing. Does anyone have advice.