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I know this subject has probably been run into the ground and has probably been discussed a thousand times, but please just let me be an annoying new nurse. I work on a medsurg/postpartum/nursery floor. I've been on orientation for about 9-10 weeks n...

Exactly! Rough preceptors/overwhelming days are getting insane! I'm the same way. I've had to go to the doctor over my anxiety and stress. I go through the same "self-pep talk," haha. I don't feel ready AT ALL. You're right though. You get to a point...

Well, I'm glad to know I'm not alone, Swellz. On my good days, I feel like I get in the groove and that I have it, but a bad/busy day can throw me off like crazy. I have also made a minor med error, even after clarifying with my preceptor (she was di...

Thanks so much Lev

Thank you so much, txerrn6942. Glad to know I'm normal and not a complete dunce. I hope it does get easier. Thanks again for the reassurance.

Hey everyone! I'm in the need of a little help. I'm currently studying for NCLEX with my nose deep in my HURST review book and I'm a little confused about diuretics. I know that there's the loop diuretics, such as Lasix and Bumex, there's Hydrochloro...

Hey, thanks so much! I needed this little review/reminder. You helped a lot! Much appreciated! :)

L&D is my dream as well! Though my instructors and everyone else say that there's no way I can know what I want to do with no job experience. Eh, w/e. I think you're definitely right though. There's no way I'm going to pass up a job/interview/etc...

Hey everyone, I hope I'm posting in the right area. I'm used to posting in the Student Nurse area, but I need experienced nurses input, I think. I just got my first interview, yay! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I have one huge issue t...

This is EXACTLY how I feel about med surg! I hate, hate, HATE it. Why would I force myself to work in an area that I despise? That's what my instructors have said, it's basically "ground zero" for learning basic nursing skills, time management, etc. ...

Yeah, that does make sense. I'm a little worried about this learning curve, but hopefully I will be okay if I get the job. Thank you!

This was my train of thought as well, but when I have five different instructors beating into my head that I must have med surg experience before doing anything else, it gets a little discouraging! I'm definitely not going to pass up a job if they of...

Thanks for your personal input, seriously. I've also been very interested in the OR. And I didn't think of medsurge as a specialty, so thanks for setting that straight! Very good to know. Thanks you so much!

Thank you so much for this. You definitely made me feel better! :)

Hello there! My name is Ashlie, and on Monday, I start my 5th level preceptorship. I have a 3.6 cumulative GPA and even made a 4.0 this past semester (4th level - critical care/psych/management). Before I sound like I'm bragging too much, I have a...

Well, that's a relief for sure!! Haha. I actually struggled programming a pump a few weeks ago and I got so flustered and felt so dumb! After doing it a few times though, I did start to catch on and that felt immensely better! Seeing you say I don't ...

You're right. I think I'm trying to shoulder it all and it's freaking me out. I want my preceptor to at least think I have a brain between my ears, lol. I will definitely be paying attention and be ready to learn like you mentioned. I also hope I can...

I think after reading these past few comments, that I'm starting to realize that experience and practice are key to easing my stress. I will take your advice. Thank you so much, Stephanie.

Oh man, I feel like after reading your reply, I was literally able to breathe and relax these tense muscles in my neck! I wish you knew how much it means to me to read this. It it like a weight is being lifted off my shoulders. I do worry about not ...

SilverOwl, as soon as I read the words, "psyching yourself out," I took it to heart. I've had an instructor tell me these exact words before!! You're right though. I need to focus on the positive and go with that. It's so much harder to say I'm going...

Hi, my name is Ashlie and I'm an RN BSN student. I'm in my second semester of clinical. I just joined this website because I always read advice and articles on here so I figured why not join? So I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place, I'm still...

jc2012, thank you for the reassurance. I sometimes feel like I'm so alone in how I feel and everyone always tells me that most of the time, others feel just as scared and worried as I feel. I agree with you though, I think there's a huge disconnect w...

Thank you so much for your kind words. You made me feel so much better and I really feel like reassurance is exactly what I needed. You're right about the practice for sure. I feel like the more I practice, the more confident I feel. I still worry be...