I'm just an LPN but I'm starting my RN programs this fall. I've been a nurse a few months and I suck at everything. I have tremendous anxiety working as a nurse. Its starting to affect my home life. Here's some of the things I'm having issues with.
* When to call the Dr and when not to call the Dr
*What do I need an Dr's order for
* Nursing interventions
*Being confident
*Paperwork
I feel extremely not cut out for a nurse, I don't have those critical thinking skills.
I feel the other nurses make fun of me and I hate relying on them for help.
One told me, she's not babying me and I need to bring cheat sheets with me.
I'm scared of making error.
I had an resident fall over the weekend and had an skin tear on his arm.
Well silly me, I put an ABD pad, kling and tape.
The oncoming nurse ate me up about it. I had to stay over an hour doing paperwork and redo his dressing at 12 am.
I'm now dreading starting RN school this fall.
I'm thinking of withdrawing myself, I love helping people but hate feeling so knowledgeable.