Work sucks, I know

sorry its been so long since I last updated, this week I started my new job. I cant help but feeling that there is something wrong with my decision. I know I've talked before about my hesitation to accept this position. But now not only am I questioning the decision to stick with nursing in general but also that I may have chosen a less than desirable unit to work on. On day one of orientation we were each asked to stand, say our name and what unit we would be working on. With about 30 new nurses starting for the whole hospital in the room, 7 of us were headed for the same floor. Now I know there is somewhat of a nursing shortage but that's unheard of! On day two I received even more disturbing news, 7 were hired but 14 open positions actually existed. I quickly asked the informant why so many nurses were needed, her answer was short and sweet "high turnover" she said. When I attempted to probe further as to WHY there was such a high turnover she simply stated that there were "many reasons". I'm trying desperately to turn over a new leaf, stay positive about my choices and  go where life takes me but its very hard not to second guess. The hospital orients for 8 days in a skills lab and then sends us to the actual unit. So first hand I have not been able to make any observations. For now I am left to rack my brain wondering why things could be so bad that 14 Rn's want to leave their job. 

After reading this I know I will be disappointed in myself for worrying and wondering instead of just going in with an open mind.  Maybe I'm over-thinking things, maybe there's nothing wrong with the unit, maybe everyone left to pursue their education, maybe those 14 people were horrible workers, maybe they were involved in an underground drug smuggling operation (ok that's probably a little far fetched). I just hope that everything turns out good in the end. Even if it doesn't all turn out fine, everything happens for a reason, right?