NEW JOB, transitioning, feelings of dread & worry!

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I just completed my first week of being an RN. I work at a long-term care home where I have up to 24 patients at one time. Everyday feels different, sometimes I feel like WOW, this is great and other times I feel like I don't wanna go back. Is this normal for a new grad? I feel like I will never learn the ropes and:scrying: Im just not cut out to be a nurse. :(

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing, Orthopediacs.

I think you need to be less harsh on your self. Give yourself time it will all come to you. :)

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Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

It is very normal to feel that way. We have all had those feelings with new jobs. It takes time to adjust and get used to the routine. I promise you, down the road, you will look back on how you feel at this moment and think, "wow" glad I dont feel like that anymore.

I work in a basic care facility and I pass over 70 sets of meds during my shift. At first I would go home and think, "what am I doing, this is craziness". Well fast foward a year later and it is much better. I have a routine down and that makes things alot easier.

Go easy on yourself and just give yourself sometime!

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