NewRN2810

Yayyyy! Im so happy for you guys, Congrats! Im 3 months in and counting down until im a RN for a year,only 9 more months to go!

Thank you for your story! I had a better week this week I finally felt like ok maybe I can do this and it felt good! The thing that really bugs me is,the things that they dig me for Ive walked around with other new grads and they aren't doing those things either,but on a positive note it will make me a better nurse so its all good just had to vent that real quick. lol :)

Raises hand, that is my same story! so I totally understand I have the issue with the math with the TPN,time mangement,and just not getting the whole picture,and I ask the same questions over and over again. Its hard and confusing but we will get!!! I feel like I have no confedience anymore as well,but we should all put the little bit we have left and put it all together to take it with us to work. Cant tell you when,but I'm hearing that it will get better. Just know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! :-)

I think you hit it right on the nose with that statement and its sucks for both parties involved. It takes a HUGE amount of patience and compassion to deal with a new grad and even more when the new grad is "not getting it". this seems to be an ongoing problem,but I'll be one of the seasoned nurses who has the patience because I will forever remember the rough first year of my career.

Thank you for the replies. I really appreciate the advice. I've tried all those things you guys named,so I'm going to try to hang in there and if I cant keep up or still "not getting it" then maybe I'll start looking to be somewhere else,maybe that position isn't a great fit for me. I mean I hate being a failure or a quitter but Id rather do that then one lose my mind or two make a mistake because as nurses we hold peoples lives in our hands. I'll continue to pray and see where God leads me. Its good to know that some is listening and that they care! Thanks again

Smh I was thinking the same! seems like nothing is going right for me,my manager is also very supportive but I'm wondering how long that will continue? I have not one friend at work and the one person I did call for advice,ignores me now,I guess I complain too much lol But this site has really helped me and if you know any support groups for scared new RNs anonymous then let me know! lol We need our own special support group.

Wow I thought school was the hard part but I was wrong! In school at least you had your friends to cry with,out in the hospital world they will eat you up and spit you out. Im a new grad with no patient experience and started working in a hospital. I have had a 12 week orientation and my preceptor says shes concerned. I feel like I'm just learning and I will get it but to this person they aren't hearing it. I cry at least twice a week,I feel like an idiot everyday. Every time I feel like I had a good day,I find out otherwise. I take my time and they say hurry up,I asked questions and they say "we went over that already" I feel my preceptor gets frustrated and annoyed then I start messing up even more because now I know I have disappointed them. I only have a little time left so I'm praying for a miracle! don't mean to sound cliche but Ive wanted to be an RN since I was 6yrs old. I cant give up now,Ive come way to far!How do I learn how to put it all together? How can I get better at time management? Ive made flash cards brought every new nurse book out there,read chapters from school. Any other suggestions? Id give anything to not be "that bothersome new grad" I asked advice from my preceptors and other nurses. HELPPPPPP ME PLEASEEEE!