I'm burning out. Me, of all people. I thought I was strong enough to withstand it but having to deal with managers who have no clue and co-workers who whine and moan about the slightest thing have started to take its toll on me. To top it off I have to wait another 7 days until my nurse manager comes back from leave to have a big meeting from higher ups to determine if they will allow transfers within my unit has it is split between two teams.
I'm stressed out so bad that I cancelled my OT shift for last night and later on this week and have decided that money is not that important right now, my mental health is. Every little thing is starting to get on my nerves. The slightest complaint about something is irritating for example, another nurse was getting pulled to another ICU. Our unit policy is that the person with the highest senority who hasn't been pulled gets the pull. So of course, another nurse was none too happy about it and I'm said "Listen, if you and her have a problem call the charge nurse because I'm sick of hearing all this B.S." and yes I was so frustrated that I actually said B.S. in its true form not abbreviated...
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I'm not a horrible person, really I'm not but I feel like I'm battling for my soul sometimes when I deal with these people. Its going to be a long 7 days.
I have been a nurse several years, and I am burned out too. I am currently searching for a new career in order to keep my sanity. I have changed jobs frequently, thinking it would be better elsewhere. I have finally come to realize that it is the nursing profession, itself, that is just filled with backstabbers, know it alls, complainers, and no matter how hard you work, or the fact that you don't even get a bathroom break, no one is ever happy. Nursing is not a glorious profession like some think it is. We are overworked, underpaid, and overstressed!
CentexRN and Commuter offered great advice. Glad that the exercise you've been doing is helpful too. Very glad you cancelled your OT shifts! Caliotter3 suggested some time off---also a great idea if you can do it---you MUST put yourself first or the patients could suffer due to your emotional/physical drains. Relax, keep your chin up, and when all else fails, EAT CHOCOLATE!
houndnurse
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I have been a nurse several years, and I am burned out too. I am currently searching for a new career in order to keep my sanity. I have changed jobs frequently, thinking it would be better elsewhere. I have finally come to realize that it is the nursing profession, itself, that is just filled with backstabbers, know it alls, complainers, and no matter how hard you work, or the fact that you don't even get a bathroom break, no one is ever happy. Nursing is not a glorious profession like some think it is. We are overworked, underpaid, and overstressed!