kasey9269

hi, just wondering if there is anyone else out there struggling in their new grad program ... I am feeling so overwhelmed and out of my depth eight weeks into it! I had two shifts supernumerary and then out onto a very very busy acute stroke unit. I had a preceptor for the two supernumerary shifts I got and then not been rostered on with her again, I just have to ask questions of whoever is on and has time. The clinical support nurses are hardly seen, the last time I saw one was 10 days ago - it is very busy and stress is +++! I had to take a full patient load straight away from my first solo shift on day 3. I know I should be grateful to have a grad program as places are few and far between but at the moment I am struggling and feel in way over my head! Everyone tells me this is normal and part of being a new grad but it's not quite what I expected - I knew it would be hard, don't get me wrong, but this definitely feels like I have been thrown in the deep end. My anxiety level is +++ and I feel so stressed out. I feel unsafe and worry all the time. I have been thinking of withdrawing but everyone tells me my career is over if I do! Any thoughts? Thanks.