NewbieRN!

Aniroc, Thanks so much for your encouraging words! It really means a lot to me. I feel like one day and one learning experience at a time it is getting better. I think the overwhelming feelings combined with the responsibility can really get the best of me, but I'm trying. Thanks again! :)

Thanks very much! Just a lack of confidence still I guess but I feel that it is getting a little better!

hi all, i'm a new nurse with a couple months experience. i'm not exactly sure what advice to even ask for at this point but i thought i would post this with the hope that somebody may have some words of wisdom....all i know is that every time i have to go into work i get so extremely anxious and, at times, tearful. i can't quite put my finger on what is making me so anxious. usually when i get to work everything is ok, i stay busy, and before i know it the night is over. i've had a couple of bad nights when i am so extremely overwhelmed i start to cry and feel like the world is caving in. i feel alone, inadequate, and like i don't know what the heck i'm doing. i'm trying my best to get through, but it is difficult. i don't think night shift is exactly helping the whole situation because i have to think about it all day before going in. at this point there are no day shift spots available. i couldn't wait to become a nurse so i could help people, but now i'm so self-absorbed with my own circumstance that i have kind of lost my motivation in a way. i've been trying to give it up to god, trying to draw strength in that respect, however, i'm still having so much trouble getting adjusted. change has always been hard for me, and entering into this world of nursing is a big change. thanks for any advice in advance. it's so thoughtful that you all take time to help counsel us newbies! blessings!

hi all, i'm a new nurse with a couple months experience. i'm not exactly sure what advice to even ask for at this point but i thought i would post this with the hope that somebody may have some words of wisdom....all i know is that every time i have to go into work i get so extremely anxious and, at times, tearful. i can't quite put my finger on what is making me so anxious. usually when i get to work everything is ok, i stay busy, and before i know it the night is over. i’ve had a couple of bad nights when i am so extremely overwhelmed i start to cry and feel like the world is caving in. i feel alone, inadequate, and like i don't know what the heck i'm doing. i'm trying my best to get through, but it is difficult. i don't think night shift is exactly helping the whole situation because i have to think about it all day before going in. at this point there are no day shift spots available. i couldn't wait to become a nurse so i could help people, but now i'm so self-absorbed with my own circumstance that i have kind of lost my motivation in a way. i’ve been trying to give it up to god, trying to draw strength in that respect, however, i’m still having so much trouble getting adjusted. change has always been hard for me, and entering into this world of nursing is a big change. thanks for any advice in advance. it’s so thoughtful that you all take time to help counsel us newbies! blessings!