New to ED nursing- how to stay sane

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Hi all,

Second year nurse here. Just started a new job in a busy metropolitan hospital ED - no prior ED experience. Still trying to get my head around the fast pace/ new environment/ staff etc. I've managed to keep calm but can't help feeling that something might push me over the edge and cause me to completely lose it

just wanted to know what peoples experiences were when they first started out. How long did it take until you felt comfortable? How do you keep yourself from feeling overwhelmed and what are some tips on staying on top of time management?

Muchly appreciated!