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I had 6 weeks of orientation on days on a busy cardiac step-down unit. I dont think I would have ever felt completely "ready" to be on my own 6 weeks or even 12 weeks in. As long as they expect and...

Flowerchild89- I've never experienced this situation before since I'm almost at a year mark at my first RN position but I wanted to respond. If I was in this position I would def. look to transfer...

I've been working 12hr night shifts, but because we are now over-staffed my manager wants me to pick up some day shifts within my schedule. Has anyone done this? Working days and nights within the...

This looks great! Organized and to the point! Goodluck looking for a new job!

Hi nsgstu! I am the original poster of this thread. I just wanted to share with you that it DOES get better and easier. I am not quite at my 6 months mark from being hired and have been on my own...

No real advice from me except to try and keep yourself busy when not at work. Im replying to let you know you are not alone and that I have the exact same anxiety. My anxiety actually was probably...

Thank you all for your replies. It comforts me to know that this has happened to other RNs (not that I would wish this on anyone of course). I will do my very best to not take it personal when I give...

Like what was said in the previous replies, im confused with the order of interventions. After finding them unresponsive but breathing, a pulse should have been taken... With compressions following...

Thank you all for your posts.I guess I just need to learn to make myself not get upset when she drills me at report. All I can do is tell her what I was told in report, info from shift, and what I...

I am a new grad and have been working on my own for a few months now. There is one specific nurse that has been knocking my confidence so far down that I have gone home crying. During report she...

Try clinics or school nursing. These can be less harsh on your body but a job where you can still utilize the RN license and skills you worked so hard for. A classmate of mine went in to work at a...

You are not alone. I've been on my own for a little while now as a new grad and I still get very anxious before shifts. I get nauseous, have an upset stomach, and sometimes it can be so bad that I...

Thank you all for posting and sharing your experience and advice. Im still having the anxiety before shifts and its still very frustrating. The shifts themselves are getting better... & I can see how...

Candyn- K/mag imbalances are an easy fix that can cause arrythmias like pvc's, pac's, runs of vtach etc... We watch and replace them very closely on my unit!

I feel the exact same way, you are not alone. I've had 3 weeks on my own and I still get soooo anxious before my work week begins. Everyone I've talked to says its normal, but im hoping it passes...

Every unit should have a protocol for rhythm changes. When my patient changes rhythm to afib i'd do the following: 1. Check the patient to see if they are tolerating the rhythm or if they are...

First off, I would like to state that I know I am extremely blessed to have landed a job in an acute care hospital very close to graduation. I know there are many new grads that look for jobs for...