HELP!! To ER from ICU???

[Jeanine]

Hello everyone! I am new to this site and have a question for all who are willing to take the time to answer. I am currently an RN working in an ICU in a hospital about 50 miles from my house. I work the night shift 1900-0700. I am seriously considering resigning for a job in an er close to my house for a shift during the day. The night shift is ruining my life..i am on blood pressure medication at 25 and am tired all the time. I cant focus on school work, etc. I feel as though I would love the er as I love the fast pace quick thinking environments, but am comfortable where I work and with the people I work with and am nervous about the transition. Can anybody give me any advice? It would all be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Jeanine R.

[TomB]

I don't know if I can ease your mind, but the ICU to ER transition is pretty common.

[nightnurse50]

Hi . I too am new to this site , but I also made this same transition about 3 years ago . I was an ICU nurse for about 15 years and I understand the apprehension . It is different as it usually does not focus on ongoing inpatient care , but rather " get them in and get them out " ie stabilize and discharge , transfer , admit or ship. Many of the same skills are required but you really need to be very organized and know how to priorize . It is different but you will never be bored HA ! HA ! . Good Luck !