Feeling burnt out...

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · Dec 7, 2009

I'll buck up and be ready to hit the ground running when I get to work in a couple of hours. It's just been a crazy past couple of nights, balancing the real needs of the very ill with the selfish, demanding, downright rude and hostile behavior of the not very ill. It really takes a toll sometimes.

StNeotser, ASN, RN · Dec 7, 2009

Aw Virgo

Plan something good for the next day off that you don't have to study. It will give you something to look forward to and put a spring in your step.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Dec 7, 2009

I usually work three 12s a week, and I find that my first day off after the stretch (usually Mondays), sometimes it's tough to do anything at all. However, Monday night is my volunteer medic night, so I usually get my behind in gear for that. :) I enjoy being at the station with my crew, so that helps.

lrobinson5 · Dec 7, 2009

I don't have any suggestions from experience, but I do hope that things turn around for you. You sound like you really do care about the patients in need, and I can see why it would be VERY frustrating to have the less needy give you a hard time.

JB2007, ASN, RN · Dec 7, 2009

I'll buck up and be ready to hit the ground running when I get to work in a couple of hours. It's just been a crazy past couple of nights, balancing the real needs of the very ill with the selfish, demanding, downright rude and hostile behavior of the not very ill. It really takes a toll sometimes.

Been right where you are right now many times. I am sorry that you are dealing with bad behavior out of some of your pts. Sometimes, it would be nice to tell them what you are thinking.

Also, going to school and working at the same time is exhausting. Do something nice for yourself as soon as possible. Taking care of your mental health while in school is just as important as studying.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Dec 7, 2009

Virgo, I dropped my classes and will be finishing the BSN through a different school. I decided, however, to take a term off. I. Am. Tired. And right now, I need to concentrate on the new job. Maybe, just maybe, you should think about doing the same thing. Starting in the ED is tremendously demanding, with so much to learn, that it isn't a surprise that you have nothing left.

{{{Virgo}}}

PostOpPrincess, BSN, RN · Dec 7, 2009

I took up kickboxing.

Let me tell ya...it sure helps...

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · Dec 8, 2009

Thanks, guys. Tonight was much better, and I have the day off tomorrow.