Hi all, so I currently work in the Emergency Department as an RN Night Shift at a Level 1 Trauma center Teaching Hospital with 90+ rooms. I started Orientation January this year. Before this I was working PACU for 2 years & med-surg for 6 months before that.
I have learned so much in my short amount of time (which is why I wanted to join the ED) but I’m just not having a great time in the ED. I feel like I’m so slow and I known nothing, which I know is not uncommon. I literally feel like a new grad. I also think with my personality it’s just not a good fit. I feel so out of place. I talked to my preceptor and other nurses for some guidance and I was gonna wait at least 6 months, but I ultimately decided to resign.
I have two weeks left of orientation, I was to finish orientation May 12. I sent my resignation letter giving a two week notice. They responded and were amicable but they said they are taking me off orientation and I will be working independently for my last two weeks.
IS THIS WEIRD??? I’m not like incredibly nervous to be on my own but definitely a little nervous. I just didn’t expect this.
Like I get it, why use up a preceptor when I’m gonna be leaving anyways, but I would’ve been fine if they just let me go.