Anxious Nurse

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Hi,

I'm a nurse in Australia,

I became a EEN and then an RN while I was doing my RNs I was working in a little nursing home and after I couldn't get a job so I works in another nursing home as an RN. I finally got a graduate job as an RN but lately have been having what I call "anxiety attacks"...

i am thinking about different medications for example the other day I got anxious over whether I gave panadol too close together then another time I got anxious over if I gave a residents extra half dose at frusemide at breakfast instead of lunch.. If I get really stressed I wonder if I gave a tablet from a different medication bottle and whether or not I should have just gone back later and even though I'm not sure and just anxious..reported myself

im in as different workplace with a much more supportive workplace but I as you read,get very anxious still from my previous workplaces

are there any suggestions as I what I should do?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Hi,

I'm a nurse in Australia,

I became a EEN and then an RN while I was doing my RNs I was working in a little nursing home and after I couldn't get a job so I works in another nursing home as an RN. I finally got a graduate job as an RN but lately have been having what I call "anxiety attacks"...

i am thinking about different medications for example the other day I got anxious over whether I gave panadol too close together then another time I got anxious over if I gave a residents extra half dose at frusemide at breakfast instead of lunch.. If I get really stressed I wonder if I gave a tablet from a different medication bottle and whether or not I should have just gone back later and even though I'm not sure and just anxious..reported myself

im in as different workplace with a much more supportive workplace but I as you read,get very anxious still from my previous workplaces

are there any suggestions as I what I should do?

See your GP or mental health professional for an assessment and evaluation. We cannot offer medical or treatment advice as per the site terms of service.

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

Contact your hospital employee assistance program or peer support team. Are you a member of the ANMF? Or the state and territory equivalent. Call them for support. Contact your NUM or manager and tell them you are struggling ask for help. Go to your GP. You are entitled to 3 counseling sessions. ASK FOR HELP and you will get it, do not let this fester. Coming here was a first step. Keep going.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

^^^^there you go sound advice from an Aussie nurse who knows the system. Good luck.

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