Does anyone else feel this way...? Help!

[Imuneek2]

I have only been an RN and working since July of 2007 but I come home everyday stressing over the day. I replay the day over and over in my head and think about everything I did and try to think if I forgot to do something? Did I chart that? Did I tell the doctor this? And I feel like one of these days I am going to get a phone call telling me I did something horribly wrong and I am going to be sued or something. I have dreams about work even! I just don't know if I am going to feel like this forever or is this because I am so new? Is anyone else about there like this? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get myself to relax?? TIA

[Medic/Nurse, BSN, RN]

This "overwhelming" feeling generally does get better.

I have had to learn "new" things for the first time in a very long time. For me, it was the safety related to the aviation/operations aspect. Whew. I just admitted that I was a bit "new" and needed a system, nothing was too awfully instinctive (stay out of the rotors was close). After awhile, it became easier. Still, I remain fully present. (always will!)

As for patients, I learn something from EVERY patient. Still. And probably will always. Mistakes, yep I've made a few. I cannot undo 10 minutes ago - just learn, accept, deal with what you can, be responsible - accountable, and go FORWARD.

Never make the same mistake.

Resolve to get better every day.

Practice SAFE!