So I am a new grad RN working night shift. I just came off orientation and am 3 weeks into being on my own. I feel like I am doing a great job, with the usual struggles of a new grad such as time management, which I am getting better at every shift. Of course, adjusting to night shift is a challenge, but as far as night shift itself, I love nights. The pace is more relaxed although still busy and I appreciate my amazing team of nurses who are so supportive and helpful. I have been embraced at my job; my girls rock. The other night was incredibly draining. (edit per OP request) In any case, there was miscommunication, but it got resolved. Meanwhile, I had 2 patients that were extremely demanding and I was bending over backwards all night trying to please them, which I did successfully. Near the end of my shift, I had an admit on the other side. I was running back and forth with no CNA and next thing I knew, it was shift change. I had 4 different nurses to give report to. I gave report to 3 of the nurses, did hand off, and left, utterly exhausted and desperate to sleep. On my way home, I had the sudden realization that I forgot to give report on my admit!! I called my unit, and gave report via phone. The nurse was very nice. I am so horrified that I did this! I actually lost sleep over it. Has anyone ever done this? I can tell you this: I will NEVER do this again, that is for sure.
