feeling paranoid

What you're going through is normal. There's a book called "From Novice to Expert" that covers it in detail. Just know that almost everyone goes through what you're feeling. And, prozac would be irrelevant!

completely normal, the nurses you have to worry about are the ones who think they do everything right and never give things a second thought...

I used to have a recurring dream when I first got out of nursing school, that I would be told to "go home, your not a nurse."

atlantarn

I went through the same exact thing. I also work on a Telemetry unit and it took me about six months before I felt comfortable. I still sometimes "pop up" in bed from a deep sleep because I think I have forgotten something. Your "paranoia" will diminish in time.

And, I agree, "From Novice to Expert" is a great book for you to check out. :)

Thanks for the support! I sure hope it diminishes with time otherwise I am going to drive myself insane! After the second day of being off I usually feel much better! That book you refer to, is it titled "Your first year as a nurse: making the transition from total novice to successful professional?" Or is there another book out there?

Thanks for the support! I sure hope it diminishes with time otherwise I am going to drive myself insane! After the second day of being off I usually feel much better! That book you refer to, is it titled "Your first year as a nurse: making the transition from total novice to successful professional?" Or is there another book out there?

It's actually called "From Novice to Expert : Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice" ISBN # 0-13032-5228

The author of the book listed above is Patricia Benner.

I felt that way for about the first year I was a nurse. It does get better without medication:)

WE all went thru that. Hang in there; you can do it. Welcome to allnurses!

Thanks so much for posting this. I am in my 5th week of orientation and I thought I was the only one that felt this way. It's good to know that I am not alone. And thanks to you experienced nurses for ensuring that this is normal and will pass with time. I hope that time comes sooner rather than later!

Thanks for all the support!! I can't wait until this passes! Until then I guess I will continue to live with the need to call and make sure everything is okay after I left for the day!! I will keep in mind that some day I will be able to at least let it go for awhile!!!!

Been on my own for 3 night shifts now on telemetry. Only had orientation of about 15 shifts.

I graduated in 12/04 and I still have these thoughts sometimes. As a matter of fact I had the worst night ever last night and an hour after I left I called to ask a question about restraints. L&D nurse of 17 monthes told me she feels the same way sometimes. I think this is normal.

melissa