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Hey guys- due to my health issues (arthritis, etc), I have to leave my medsurg job. I'm a new grad 6 mos in, 23 yrs old, and I love practicing nursing skills and being hands on, but I can't deal with the chronic pain from being on my feet so long. I love learning new things and I always found medicine interesting, that's why it sucks to leave so soon (I'm giving myself until a year to find a new job). I just need a job more at my physical pace. Any suggestions?

Thank you so much for these tips! I actually started going off the unit for lunch recently and I think that helps refresh me. Also- thats a great perspective to have with the patients. I deal with my own health issues, and it helps to take care of others in the meantime to help my take my mind off of it.

Thank you so much for this. I actually just had an incident where two older nurses where talking about me, because I asked for help. But I've been trying to stay optimistic despite this and focus on continually learning new things. It can be hard to stay hopeful when you have that, but also have the exception to know everything for the MDs, Patients, patient family members, and other nurses. I think the goal to eat lunch is so good. I often don't really put much thought into my lunch and breaks, but I'll take on that advice. All of these tips. Sending hugs back! Thank you ? I figured to reach out to a place that would know what to do with work related stress. And they helped as a one shot. But I also have a therapist that helps a lot.

Hi guys- I'm an RN who's been working on a Med-Surg unit for 4 1/2 months, and have been off orientation for 1 1/2 months! I've run into a problem that I would like some advice on. Recently, I've noticed myself getting a lot more frustrated or staying in a bad mood at work. I always come in with a bit of excitement and positivity, but I notice it being diminished so quickly by the things around me. Whether it's not something running smoothly (when it should take 5 mins and becomes an hour), tough patients, co-workers, or family members, I noticed that I'm just always angry recently and it's quite upsetting to me. I know working in Med-Surg (nursing in general), can be stressful and overwhelming, but I was a lot slower to anger before I started my career. I like my job and nurses are super badass and I'm proud to be one. But I worry about this becoming an issue because when I do get frustrated, I think I feel less compassionate towards my pts, and I want to withdraw because I get so tired. I tried to reach out to my Employee assistance program, who told me that this was normal as a new nurse. I guess with the combination of this huge learning curve, the long hours, and lack of self care (I know, I'm trying to figure that out haha), I get why I can run a short fuse. But the thing is- when I'm at work, I'm there for my pts. And I know I'm allowed to be angry and express that anger or concerns (to other coworkers, of course never to pts!), but I just wanna know if this was normal and if not, some tips that I can do to help me get through a shift without so much frustration please ?

I'm on adderall, instant release, 10 mg. But I've been on prozac for my anxiety as well. It seems like there's a period of side effects for Adderall, then it eventually goes away.

Hi guys- I'm currently a new grad 4 days off of orientation. I work at med surg unit and it's very busy. Since December (when I first started my job) I've been losing weight. I was always a petite girl, but since I started my job I lost 12 lbs. It's been really hard to maintain a healthy life style since nursing school, but now I feel like it's progressing and affecting my energy. I make my own food, pack my lunch box with snacks and lunch every day but I barely ever get o take a break and just recently I missed my first lunch. I want to change this so bad, because I know malnutrition isn't good for nurses, but its extremely hard being able to eat during the day time at work. I still getting my time management and routine down, but even early in the morning, it's hard to eat at 5pm (Usually not hungry, it makes me nauseous when I eat so early). I'm in my early twenties and I'd really like to start a healthier lifestyle but don't know where to start- especially with nursing now as a factor. I would love some tips.

I love this so much! Actually- a huge update is that yesterday was my first day off of orientation, and I did use alarm and everything to keep me on task. And they worked! ? I also found a medication that helped me. The side effects are meh, but I can deal with it. Thank you so much for being encouraging!

Hi guys! So- I'm a new nurse working on a Med/Surg unit with newly diagnosed ADHD (combined). I'm on meds, and I really like my job. My preceptor is really nice, but I still get feedback to focus more and avoid moving on to other task in the middle of one. That being said- I've only been there for 7 days! I know that I will improve, but I wanted to ask for some tips to help. I made my own nurse's brain, which helps with report but here are some issues I'm personally having- 1) Notes, notes, notes! Reading doctor notes and finding the most important information, since there's so much to read, who should I look for, what should look for, what is most important? This goes for looking at the patient's chart in general. After getting report, I normally do my progress note, look at notes from doctors and any recent labs and my meds. Is there anything else that would be important? 2) Forgetfulness and working memory- I understand that that's just apart of having this condition, but sometimes I catch myself being a bit forgetful when being asked a question about a patient, but then remember the answer later. I know that some of these things will take time, and I've already learned so much at work. I know medication will not solve everything- so I just would appreciate some tips ? Thank you!

Hello, I just graduated nursing school this May. This February however, I was diagnosed with ADHD (in my last semester of nursing school). It's still a fresh diagnosis, but I've been through a lot between meds, and trying to find coping mechanisms that work in general. With medications- I've been on stimulants and non-stimulants. Both do not work without triggering my anxiety/other side effects and it feels so discouraging. With stimulants particularly because they do work a bit, but the anxiety overthrows all of it. I studied and pass my boards without meds, but I know compared to others who don't have ADHD, it could've been less of a struggle. I want to be the best nurse I can be. I begin my job within a week on a Med-surg unit in a residency program. I I would truly appreciate tips, stories, anything that doesn't make me feel alone in this diagnosis and difficulty with treatment. Thank you.