pedsnurse22

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1. Feeling sad and anxious before night shift

   pedsnurse22 replied to Calinurse4's topic in General Nursing

   It's not working for me either. I'm trying to keep my mind open but I'm still waiting:) Hang in

2. Feeling sad and anxious before night shift

   pedsnurse22 replied to Calinurse4's topic in General Nursing

   I am feeling the same way. I am a new nurse but the new nurse anxiety is getting better. But every night I work before I leave for my NOC shift, I feel overwhelming sadness. Like you, I'm fine once I get to work, and also like you the thought of my f...

3. Night shift is killing me-Help!

   pedsnurse22 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Career Support

   Yes I agree the first shift of the week is the hardest. I'm slowly figuring it out and what works for me. I really do appreciate all the input and will definitely be incorporating some of the ideas into my current routine.

4. Night shift is killing me-Help!

   pedsnurse22 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Career Support

   Thx so much I really appreciate it. I'm 7pm to 7 am. I am definitely finding out that there are less distractions on nights which I do like especially as a new grad. The shift it self isn't too bad, it's just my sleep schedule. I will try some of you...

5. Night shift is killing me-Help!

   pedsnurse22 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hey everyone, I am a new grad working in the PICU on nights. I am trying so hard to adjust to this schedule but I'm struggling. I am not a night owl. I can stay up through the shift but feel awful the next day, and feel nothing but dread during the d...

6. Wishing we all were understood

   pedsnurse22 replied to brad4834's topic in PICU

   This post was wonderful and so truthfully and eloquently put. I think all PICU nurses feel this way at some point. Thank you for sharing.

7. New Grad trying to get into PICU

   pedsnurse22 replied to ashwa's topic in PICU

   So true

8. New Grad trying to get into PICU

   pedsnurse22 replied to ashwa's topic in PICU

   I am a new grad nurse working in the PICU. I like you was certain after my clinicals that PICU was for me. If I can give you one piece of advice that you probably do not want to hear and you can take it or leave it, do a year of med surg or general p...

9. New PICU nurse in desperate need of support

   pedsnurse22 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Stress 101

   Yes I was thinking about calling my EAP. I mean I obsess in the sense that the majority of my thoughts on my days off center around work. Work thoughts invade my mind even when I'm not at work. Thanks for the advice. It's nice to know I'm not just go...

10. New PICU nurse in desperate need of support

    pedsnurse22 posted a topic in Stress 101

    Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the sightoso forgive me if I make a few mistakes in my post. I am a new graduate, just graduated in August. I got a job in the PICU and am coming off orientation in a couple of weeks. I work night shift. I was so convin...