Feeling like maybe I shouldn't be a nurse :(

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care/Community Health.

I know that we all make mistakes and that we are all human, but sometimes I am so hard on myself and let my confidence get so low that I start wondering if I should be a nurse at all. I love nursing. I love what I do. But, in the same breath, nursing totally stresses me out. Anyone else out there ever feel this way? What do you do to make yourself keep going?

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.

Do you have any hobbies or ways to de-stress yourself? Make some room for "me time." You'll feel a ton better and happier about life.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

How long have you been a nurse? Yes nursing is a stressful job but at some point you need to turn it off.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care/Community Health.

I wish I could "turn it off"... that's part of my problem. I've been a nurse for 2 years now. Please tell me it will get better and that I will eventually feel more confident!

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Specializes in Inpatient Oncology/Public Health.

2 years is still quite new! I know everyone says the first year is the hardest(and I agree) but I didn't really feel like I was hitting my stride til year 5. I'm almost 8 years in now and have been in Onc all that time and feel pretty confident(although I still learn something every shift!)

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