RNa23

Hey there! I’m one month into orientation as a new nurse. I work in the CVICU at a level 1 hospital. It’s normal to be scared to death! I didn’t get to do my first IV until my last semester of nursing school, and I did my first foley anything last week. IV’s can be difficult, especially with trauma. Low blood volume equals flat veins. I personally run into the issue of severe edema. All of which makes getting a successful stick 1,000x harder. Skills take time. I have started to get sticks more and more, but it’s definitely been a bumpy ride. When it comes to questions, one of my dear instructors used to say, “only smart nurses ask questions.” We are learning right now, it’s OK to ask as many questions as you need to for the safety of your patients and yourself. I promise you your preceptor doesn’t mind, if they do, shame on them. I have anxiety everytime I hit the floor because I am inexperience and I am anxious about handling top tier issues, but that anxiety just makes you more aware of your surroundings and your patients condition. Hang in there! Keep on learning, you’re gonna do great. Don’t sweat the small stuff (poor IV skills, etc.)

I am so sorry you went through this as well. It is so terrible. I don’t understand why people decide they hate you and become malicious.

This is fantastic advice! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my issues.

I have zero clue. I work about 52+ hours a week. I do know my educator is new and she made my schedule.

I have been accused of stealing narcotics (I was drug tested and the Pyxis was counted and there were no missing drugs), telling an NP what to do, yelling at a patient. When the patient and NP were asked questions they all were like that didn’t happen. I was apologized to after they screamed at me for all of this and almost fired me.

Hello, Everyone, I’m a brand new nurse. I have been working as an RN for a month now. I’m already so exhausted and burnt out. I work 3 12’s on the weekend nights, and have classes from 0800-1600 Tuesday-Thursday during the week for my organization. I get about one day off at this point. I’m physically and mentally exhausted. I have encountered a lot of drama because other nurse’s really enjoy eating their young. I have dealt with lies and accusations for weeks. My management doesn’t even ask for my side half the time. I just get my butt chewed out and sent back to the floor. As there any tips for combatting other nurses eating me alive and exhaustion with all the hours I am working?