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Thanks for the advice thus far. It is reassuring to know i'm not alone. I'm not an anxious person in other areas of my life and I know a large portion of my worrying has to do with my confidence level in my job. I always give patients a list of red flags and direct them to the ED for new or worsening symptoms, otherwise recommend follow up with PCP. I think I tend to put too much pressure on myself to be perfect when in reality, you just do your best and trust the patient to follow instructions. I'd rather not take an SSRI/SNRI just to feel less stressed in my job. Thank you all for your advice and knowing that i'm not alone.

Hi Everyone, Looking for advice/recommendations/solidarity. I have been an NP for almost 4 years. This is my second job (urgent care). Left my previous job after 3 years due to stress and lack of work/life balance. Started current job and work prn but stress level is the same. My patient load isn't heavy, but I feel chronically plagued with worry and stress regarding clinical decision making. I know I am competent and I do have a supportive team of attendings, however, this causes significant anxiety (especially after shifts and just before shifts) and difficulty sleeping at night for fear that I've made mistakes etc. I have never had this issue working as an RN. I am contemplating leaving my practice as an NP and perhaps nursing as a whole to pursue other options i'm passionate about. I'm not sure this is the right field for me but it is also hard to give it up. Can anyone relate or offer any sentiments on this? Thanks and I appreciate the help!