How can I overcome anxiousnes,it's hurting

Tarrus Eliuds · Nov 22, 2015

It has reduced my steps into the ward and attend the patients despite having suffient skills and knowledge

missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2015

You should be giving the same type of drugs often. It's daunting at first, but research the drug before you go into the room and every single time you go into the room, explain what the drug is and why you're giving it. You might trip over words at first, but eventually you'll know the drugs that you give on a regular basis.

If there is a drug that isn't common, use your resources. Ask other nurses, call the pharmacist if you have one (they are an amazing resource). I love our pharmacists, and they are always the first group I call when there is a drug I haven't given before. You can learn a lot, and they are usually more than willing to teach or answer questions.

It gets easier every time, and eventually you'll have new nurses asking about the very same drugs you had questions on. You've got this.

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2015

Are you actually fainting?

Don't hold your breath. Focus on smooth, calm breathing. Don't lock your knees.

CryssyD · Nov 22, 2015

Remember your five rights: Right drug? Right dose? Right patient? Right route? Right time? Once you have established these things, then you can medicate your patient safely.

As far as the medications themselves, you should know at least the basic pharmacology of the drug and why it is being given; ideally you should know more, but that comes with time. Knowing the exact mechanism by which every drug you use frequently works is something you learn by research and experience, but you can usually get by with just the basics. The main thing to know is that most drugs cause similar allergic reactions--mild, like sleepiness, sleeplessness, general itching, and gastric symptoms; or severe, with rash, hives, intense itching, facial or generalized edema, and respiratory distress (which can be life-threatening). As long as you know the basics, you will be OK.

But that doesn't mean you stop trying to learn. Start with learning general things about drug classes: narcotics in general have similar side effects and contraindications; so do antihypertensives and diuretics. And so on. Once you're comfortable with the general stuff, move on to learning more about drugs you give often. Knowledge is power! But no one knows everything--so just start with basics, then move on from there. You will gain confidence with every new thing you learn.

missmollie gave you some excellent advice, too. Hope I could help. It's normal to be nervous when you're new--it's OK. Just know that it will get better as you gain experience and knowledge.

Tarrus Eliuds · Nov 22, 2015

Thanks a lot for a piece of advice,I look forward to consider your suggestions, I hope it will work as I have understood every word in the line.thanks

Tarrus Eliuds · Nov 22, 2015

Remember your five rights: Right drug? Right dose? Right patient? Right route? Right time? Once you have established these things, then you can medicate your patient safely.
As far as the medications themselves, you should know at least the basic pharmacology of the drug and why it is being given; ideally you should know more, but that comes with time. Knowing the exact mechanism by which every drug you use frequently works is something you learn by research and experience, but you can usually get by with just the basics. The main thing to know is that most drugs cause similar allergic reactions--mild, like sleepiness, sleeplessness, general itching, and gastric symptoms; or severe, with rash, hives, intense itching, facial or generalized edema, and respiratory distress (which can be life-threatening). As long as you know the basics, you will be OK.
But that doesn't mean you stop trying to learn. Start with learning general things about drug classes: narcotics in general have similar side effects and contraindications; so do antihypertensives and diuretics. And so on. Once you're comfortable with the general stuff, move on to learning more about drugs you give often. Knowledge is power! But no one knows everything--so just start with basics, then move on from there. You will gain confidence with every new thing you learn.
missmollie gave you some excellent advice, too. Hope I could help. It's normal to be nervous when you're new--it's OK. Just know that it will get better as you gain experience and knowledge.

wise words of encouragement I feel energized to face the persistent nuisance in my medical field. I am assured of being a successful nurse well equipped with all that's required of a nurse. Thanks a lot for sacrificing your precious time to type an advice to me.may God bless you