"New Nurse"

So at this point you have had about 20 floor shifts total for orientation? That's almost 7 weeks of (3) 12s per week (equivalent). I'd say 8, 10 or 12 weeks is a more reasonable orientation for someone functioning as a new RN in acute care, with 8 being probably bare minimum.

It's hard to say whether being overwhelmed is truly due to workload, etc., or it's the kind of overwhelmed that almost every new RN experiences at some point. There is a lot to learn and it does generally feel overwhelming. It gets a tiny bit better each day until you have your feet under you and actually start to perceive that you are functioning at a more comfortable level.

Is there a discrepancy in what you were told the orientation would be vs. the amount you have been allowed so far? If so, I would discuss that in right up front terms. "I was told __________ and am requesting that I be allowed what was promised."

Other than that, just keep hanging in there. Put one foot in front of the other. Remember your resources, remember prioritization, remember not to fault yourself for not being able to do the impossible. Remember not to isolate yourself or shy away because you are new. If you have an issue and nobody seems to know the answer or have time to help, call the supervisor, your manager, whomever. Use an active/proactive approach.

I say give it a little more time.

Which is better a hospital or clinic like stress level wise and do you need to have hospital work experience to work in a clinic?