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I am so sorry you are going through this.. This is a hard profession and like you I am a "newer nurse" (2 years) I have found my "zone" doing Adult Day Health Nursing, nothing too stressful, not alot of money but.. I work regular hours, my patients/clients are the same ones every day,I get to know them well and it is gratifying.. Not a job for everyone, my point being.." there is a place in nursing for everyone." .. A very wise nurse once told me that once . Perhaps you are feeling depressed and at loose ends, nursing school is a tremendous accomplishment and now that you are no longer a student? where is my life... Look around, talk to other nurses who work in different aspects of the field. Good luck.

YES.. it scared me to death! No harm to the patient but enough of a scare to me to get me to leave the job! Couldn't sleep, always afraid I'de "Make a mistake" terrible ,terrible feeling!

Go for what you may like! I have discovered after only almost a year post graduation that I am not a "hospital type." I have only admiration for nurses who take on that stress, I did it for a couple of months and was never so unhappy and full of self doubt. I was fortunate that the director of nursing told me about my current job as a nurse in an adult day health center! I work only days, and go home exactly at 3:30.. I sleep through the night and I am continuing to learn at my own pace.. Good luck

Haven't worked that long, yet... but even as a student my favorite shift is evenings.. Pace is more comfortable, not rushed ike days.. Patients have some "down time with family" and usually finished up with treatments etc. Can do medications and treatments at calmer pace. Like my co workers who also work evenins.. However, not the best situation if you have a family and hard to go home and go "right to bed." Despite all of it.. I am definitely an evening person!!

Baby blue! Figured no one would take this when I was in nursing school. No one ever did.

Congratulations! It is so good when there is good news. The tips were helpful too. Best of luck

How about putting your concerns in writting to the supervisor? People hate to see things in writting and this may prompt him to address the issue. I know what you mean about having a job and being grateful.. but I have to agree... do you really want to be associated with this place?

I too, am a new graduate with 2 months of work under my belt.. My advice TAKE THE MEDS! I can assure you that I could not function without it, I feel like I have the attention span of a fly! The more nervous I get, the more I forget and so on.. But in addition to the medication, I try to get plenty and sleep and eat well and exercise. Now, I may sound like a bad commercial but really, this ( our work) is important and at least for me, these things make me feel better and hopefully, do a better job. Good Luck to all of us!

Hi: It is so good to find this link! I am a new graduate and I HAVE A JOB, at least for the moment. I have been working for 6 weeks. at a short term rehab. I like rehab and was very pleased to get the job... but my ADD and distractability has caused a problem. I have made a med error, no harm done but.. I know a serious offense.. I forgot to give a med... I lose track of what I am doing... I do take Adderall it did help me in school. I did get diagnosed by a credible hospital. I have not told management and do not plan to.. I am now so anxious I keeping checking everything I do over and over.. I am literally taking it "Day at a time." Did I mention we all have 12 patients? I love this field, this is my second career but I don't want to get fired or GOD forbide hurt anyone.. I am so glad I am not the "only ADD nurse out there." Thank you all

Thank you for asking the question, your students are already fortunate to have you! I am probably repeating everything that has been said... As a new graduate who has been fortunate enough to find work in this economically I am constantly questioning myself! I also had two patients on my clinicals and spent HOURS writing care plans, researching the diagnosis, medical and nursing... It really has not yet helped me.. I think schools that have students work with preceptors and actually WORK in a real nursing situation are helping their students tremendously. Yes, we need to pass the Board but if that is all we can really do, then what? I feel cheated by my school! I have a license and a large school loan but I wake up every day terrified that I will lose my job! School did absolutely NOTHING to help my self esteem.

I agree with the previous post. CNA after one semester is the way to go. i worked on a specific floor but in retrospective I wish I had gone into the float pool. You made more money, experienced different types of patients and situations. Also I think your chances of being hired in the facility are better if you know a number of different staff from different floors. Good Luck!

I have to second that opinion, of course, places can improve, but... i personally experience a death of a family member, adolescent, who was there. Not the one mentioned already... I know the job market is terrible, but .. Best of luck

My heart goes out to you! I was in that same position last year. I did not have a family situation, but had failed and was dropped from the program. I agree with the other posts, appeal the decision, talk to the Dean do everything you can to get back in. I did and although my appeal was denied, in talking to the Dean it became clear that I needed an educational evaluation! I had the evaluation, was diagnosed with ADD. After beginning treatment, i was readmitted and graduated in May! If the above fails, go the LPN route, don't give up.. there is a path for you. Best of luck. Feelingbetter (formerly feelslike a loser!)

WOW! that is amazing.. thanks so much for the information.