lgood905

I'm a nuclear medicine tech at heart. I lost my job due to the economy and couldn't find another position near my son so, I recently graduated with my RN degree. I need to ask you other nurses something. When you first started (esp. those of you that went to a busy med-surg floor) did any of you feel so overwhelmed that you questioned what you had gotten yourself into? I don't think anyone can prepare you verbally for how you will feel as a new nurse on a busy med-surg floor. Even with a 16yr background in nuclear medicine, I am stressed and questioning my choice of this career. I am second guessing whether or not I have the ability to care for numerous patients at one time (they are giving me 3 right now and my head is spinning....hahahaaaa). Please tell me that I'm not alone and that this is normal to feel this way. I want to succeed and be a darn good nurse....but my first few days on this floor have me wondering if I'm into something that just is not for me. I'm scared that I won't catch on and be able to remember all that is necessary to care for this type of workload. Help! .....Lisa