I am a new manager all of 61/2 months! I encounter all the same stresses you seem to emulate on the forum. I am ambivalent between wanting to quit and just be a staff nurse and continue on in this role. I feel I have not had enough time to give it my all. I too am pulled 6 ways from Sunday and wonder how I will accomplish it all. But at this point I am not ready to throw in the towel. I love many aspects of the job but detest certain of these. I hope experience will become my ally and allow me to do the best I can. Time will tell!!!