Already frustrated on my 4th day off orientation...

[ricannurse13]

OMG... I feel so frustrated already. I work day shift on a telemetry unit. The unit is so busy, and some nurses are just not considered at all. I forgot to initiate some orders, including some BT orders and of course they were so mad, because they needed to spend the entire night taking vitals and checking for adverse reactions. I know that is just not right, but as a new grad I'm trying to find the best way to arrange all the tasks, admissions, D/C, new orders, etc. Yesterday I was caught up with everything and bam... I forgot to initiate yet another order, for the second time. OMG! I'm just frustrated! Any advice on how to arrange my time???? Please help!

[seaghost]

I am a new grad and definitely work with nurses that "should have done more" every shift. But I definitely wouldn't judge someone who had been off orientation for 4 days. I do however judge my classmate who started at the same time as me who always leaves me messes when I follow her. I get that days is busier than nights, but why is it I get left tons of crap from her and no one else ever. And I don't leave things for people on a regular basis - only if I get an admission later than 6AM.