Your patients lives are in YOUR hands. YOU alone are responsible for anything you do. My best advice is to develop a pattern so that you will be able to check orders, assess patients, document, etc. etc. and still get everything done without skipping lunch or staying after your shift. When I was a new nurse, I learned I HAD to get organized or I was going to burn out fast! I won't say that everyday goes smooth, but it is much better when you have a set pattern you follow. Hope this helps!! :)