Swirl531 BSN, RN

Hear me out. I am a new grad, and got a job June of 2020 at a hospital. Once I was on my own, I began having IMMENSE anxiety and depression. I got on an antidepressant for the first time in my life. I would have panic attacks DAYS before my scheduled...

Hey all. I am almost 34 weeks pregnant and am starting to struggle a lot at work. I work med surg with 6 patients. I am finding that I still get heavy assignments, find myself lifting way too much patient-wise, moving beds, barely sitting down ...

Thanks for all of your replies. At my job, I have seen several nurses that go on light duty help with unit clerk things which in turn helps the charge nurse and the floor. I am just nervous how my work will respond right now with COVID going on. I ha...

Really? That’s interesting. About a year ago there were 3 pregnant nurses all on light duty on my floor!

Thanks for your reply. I agree that I need to take those basic actions but honestly most shifts I’m so busy I can barely get a moment to get water. Also asking for help is doable but hard. I float a lot because I’m pregnant and work on a covid floor,...

Hey fellow nurses. As the title says, I am officially off orientation and will be on my own this week. I don’t work for three more nights, and am already experiencing immense anxiety. Side note: I am pregnant and have been struggling with anxie...

Thanks so much for your support, everyone. update: I got through my work week. The first shift was extra rough and I didn’t get a lunch break, it was crazy. I had so many different patient situations that I NEVER had during orientation (go figure)...

I just took a screenshot of your advice to read when my fear and anxiety creeps in. Thank you. ? Thank you all for your kind advice and consideration. I am so thankful to have this outlet for support. ?

Hey nurses. I’m struggling. I am a new nurse on medsurg with 6 patients. I am about to be off orientation and already my anxiety is 10/10 every day at work and I dread going back to work DAYS before the shift even starts. I feel my mental health is b...

@Nunya I know, I barely feel like I’ll make it till my due date/another 3 months working full time there. My doctor got me in today for an appointment after I told her about my mental state so I am curious to see what she says and recommends. Are you...

@LibraNurse27 the job market is good, I’m in Las Vegas. Financially my husband makes just enough to cover the bills and a little extra. He is very stressed at the idea of me quitting my current workplace, and I’m very stressed at the idea of staying ...

Hey guys! So like the title says, I’ve been a cna for 11 years in nursing homes, and hospital settings. I only have a couple months left to go of nursing school, and I can barely stand the thought of working as a CNA that much longer. I have become ...

Hey guys! Thanks for your replies and your advice. I know I’m so close, I’m frustrated that I can’t see the light and that it doesn’t give me some peace going in to work right now!

Hey guys! This is my first post ever on allnurses, although I've been on it multiple times seeking advice from others who were once or are in my nursing shoes! I am starting week 3 of of a BSN program tomorrow, and while I sometimes feel confident, ...

Hey there! It's funny you said that, because I remember my dad always telling me that- it's a theory or something right? A little anxiety can actually be turned in to "positive nervousness" that actually helps you think more clearly and do better. Th...

Aww, thank you all so much for responding to my anxious heart.. and for settling my nerves! I agree with all of you, and I'm going to try to do better at taking it one step at a time instead of one mountain at a time. :) I will let you all know how t...

Thank you. Those are good points. I'm very glad there are no essay type questions... I will take your advice and just go with the flow!

Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in need of some advice. I am planning on applying in January for the accelerated track at NSC. I am so excited as I should have done this A long time ago.. I've been a CNA for 9 years and am 27! my question-- I kno...