Im very discouraged am I in the right field

[Glashburn]

I honestly don't know what to do ive been a nurse for two years. I am capable and I care about my patients. That being said in some areas i have other nurses ask my opinion on things another positive. Heres the definitely not positive. I am slow not just at my job I am slow and methodical at everything. I am always the last to leave every day just to get my stuff done that my fellow nurses breeze through in every area even our brand new grad nurse and I'm not saying there cutting corners and doing poor nursing. Sometimes that is the case but i don't know how to be faster and do a good job. It really stresses me out. Im not joking no matter which aspect of my job which is corrections or the per diem job that includes nursing home assisted living Idd group homes I struggle to just keep my head above water and i have been doing it for two years. Please i dont know what to do. Did i pick the wrong profession for myself.

[RK694]

I'm wondering - is it just Nursing Jobs that you think you are slow at? What about the things you do in the rest of your life? I ask this for a reason.

[Daisy4RN]

Sometimes the facility is just too demanding but if your coworkers are able to leave on time then I would pay more attention, and even ask for assistance form them, for tips etc how they manage their day. A good work sheet for the day is necessary, you need to find one that works for you. I have seen newer nurses using an SBAR which I don't think is very helpful in this situation. I would bet that your other nurses are taking shortcuts and/or skipping things altogether. You need to learn how to do that. For instance, you do not need to answer every call light, phone call, get patient water/snacks etc all the time. You are fairly new but this will get easier. I don't know any nurses that do not do this, this is how they get out on time. You have some very good advice from the other posters. I would also ask a trusted coworker on ways that she/he cuts corners, there are ways to do this without harming the patient. I don't think you picked the wrong profession, it just sounds like you need to get a routine (as best as any of us can) and figure out what needs to be methodical and what does not. You got this!!