I have been a registered nurse for only 2 months. I had my first code on 9-15-01 at 1730. I had never done chest compressions or bagged a real person. It seemed like all my teaching went out of my head. I couldn't think if it was 1 mississippi 2 or 1 and2. It seemed like I couldn't remember anything. The code was called at 1755. I cried and cried. I have been in the nursing field for 10yrs but never have I physically been the one to do the CPR. I left that code saying I didn't think I wanted to be a nurse any more. I guess I just needed to vent. I was wondering if it ever gets easier or with time will I feel more prepared or whatever for situations like this? Need input from more experienced nurses please. Thanks alot for any imput.