RachelleM

If you get anything out of my reply it's this ... WE ALL GO THRU IT!!!!! Trust me, you're just starting out! I'm not sure i agree with all these nurses who are telling you to give up so quick! As a fairly new nurse as well i totally know where you are coming from. I am in my 4th year now and i can honestly say it WILL get easier! You did mention a very important key, time management. It is very important that you decide what is most critical/important during your shift. Unfortunatly a drsg change it more important than a blanket or ice chips, but that's the way it goes. You must tell your patients that you will be a few minutes before you get to their minor need ie: water refills. They are poeple too and will undertand if you just let them know you'll be back in x amount of time, and when they don't then they need to know they are not the only pt you are taking care of! It's true you're only human, not super woman. But in due time you will develope the skills it takes to get through your shifts and still have your sanity! Don't give up! Hang in there and ask for help! We were all new grads at one time, just ask your fellow staff members for a hand. ps i have done home care and worked in a clinic/office , they have their stressors too! You have to face your fears not run from them because they will catch up to you! Good luck and hang in there, nursing is a very rewarding proffesion. U'll see!:)