New job, new stressors

[Rn2ma]

I recently began working in a CCU in another state. I've been a nurse for about four years now, most of my experience in micu/sicu. I generally am very easygoing, but I've found that I just don't jive well with some of these people. I'm supposed to be orienting, and instead I get treated like I'm already in staffing. I have found myself being very challenged and slow when it comes to my work, and I never used to feel this way. I'm using an all new charting system, learning about new doctors and services, and new policies and procedures. It's been an adjustment to say in the least. The nurses that I've worked with, three in total, have mostly been very spazzy and I don't operate like that. I've always been cool and calm in emergencies and these people here run amuck like chickens with their heads cut off. I can't adjust. Not to mention they treat me like I'm some sort of idiot. I know what to speak to a physician about, and I find that my preceptor is always on me about paging these doctors about things I've already discussed. I am just feeling very down and out and I'm not sure if this was the right move for me. I'm a new mother and I just don't care to do this kind of work. I'm regretting my decision to not accept an employee health job. Does anyone have any advice on how to better cope and talk to these people without sounding ungrateful and losing my cool? What would you do in my situation? I'm honestly not happy in this position at all and I really feel like leaving. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Elfriede]

Hhhmmm ....

I think, your problem is caused by the missing

of a qualified "newcomer-training".

That should be a "quality feature" of that CCU.

Turn to your supervisor, to ask for tutoring.

Asking for help shows your sense of

responsibility !

I use to tell my new colleages:

"If you ask me something, I´m perhaps

angry. But if you don´t ask me, I´ll tear

off your head."

Y´s Frieda

[JKL33]

Do you have a dedicated preceptor or are you assigned to a staff member each shift?

If you do have a primary preceptor, how about starting discussion for the purposes of reviewing your progress thus far? This would give you the opportunity to highlight the topics on which you feel you need a bit more direction and also mention the areas where you're feeling comfortable (calling docs, etc.). Maybe re-focus things a little, you know?

If you can make it through this phase you can go about business according to your preferred MO and kind of stay out of the realm of the other drama you mention...(?)

Good luck ~

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Focus on your success during orientation. Do what your preceptor wants.. complete the orientation and get on your own. Refer to your current level of orientation and preceptor when they try to treat you like "I'm already in staffing."

"They treat me like I'm an idiot".. maybe some are trying to teach.

"I've always been cool and calm in emergencies and these people here run amuck like chickens with their heads cut off. " Stop judging, start learning your new work environment.