change from telemetry pm to medsurg am?

Do you think it would be prudent for me to leave my job at a telemetry unit (night shift) for a medsurg unit (day shift)? I want to live a "normal" life for my health. Nothing compares to a good night's sleep right? But my telemetry unit is too crazy for me to handle. I think medsurg would be an easier load. I think my health and sanity is more of a priority than working at a "specialized unit" which isn't where I wanted to work at in the first place. What do you think?

halabira
If you're doing it for your health, by all means do it. If you're doing it because you think med-surg would be an easier load, you are sadly mistaken. You're likely to have more patients, do more treatments, admit more patients, discharge, meals, care, etc. etc. Med-Surg day shift is one of the toughtest jobs out there in my opinion.Good luck!
Thanks, Tweety. That definitely gave me a different perspective about it.
Uck. I work nights on a tele unit (we have a 5-6:1 ratio) and would quit if I had to go work med-surg days. I would not be able to handle the patient load (sometimes 8:1) and keep my big mouth shut about it. I do however like being in a specialty area, so that helps.
ok ok, im not going! lol.. thanks mama d. so which unit on the day shift should i go to? i need the least amount of stress! am i asking for too much? somebody help me! thanks.halabira