new grad problems adjusting to big hospital- help!

[APatriganiRN]

I'm a new grad RN who had multiple job offers, and picking one was really tough. The two that I narrowed it down to were a part time medsurg position in a smaller community hospital where I'd done a lot of clinical time, and a full time position in a bigger hospital on a busier floor with sicker patients. Since I want to go to grad school to pursue a career as an APRN, I of course picked the latter. Now I feel totally lost! I struggle through the computer system, I stare blankly at the cardiac monitors, and I just don't feel "right". My coworkers are really nice and my manager is awesome, and my preceptor is a great teacher. I just don't understand why I'm having so much trouble adjusting, and I can't help but think maybe a more "basic" unit (if there is such a thing) at a smaller hospital would have been better for me? It's frustrating to try so hard and still not cover everything! What can I do to make this a smoother transition??? Please help! :-(

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Moved to First Year After Graduation forum.

Good luck.