Hey everyone, I am a new grad working in the PICU on nights. I am trying so hard to adjust to this schedule but I'm struggling. I am not a night owl. I can stay up through the shift but feel awful the...
pedsnurse22 replied to Calinurse4's topic in General Nursing
I am feeling the same way. I am a new nurse but the new nurse anxiety is getting better. But every night I work before I leave for my NOC shift, I feel overwhelming sadness. Like you, I'm fine once I...
pedsnurse22 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Nursing Career
Yes I agree the first shift of the week is the hardest. I'm slowly figuring it out and what works for me. I really do appreciate all the input and will definitely be incorporating some of the ideas...
pedsnurse22 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Nursing Career
Thx so much I really appreciate it. I'm 7pm to 7 am. I am definitely finding out that there are less distractions on nights which I do like especially as a new grad. The shift it self isn't too bad,...
I am a new grad nurse working in the PICU. I like you was certain after my clinicals that PICU was for me. If I can give you one piece of advice that you probably do not want to hear and you can take...
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the sightoso forgive me if I make a few mistakes in my post. I am a new graduate, just graduated in August. I got a job in the PICU and am coming off orientation in a...
Yes I was thinking about calling my EAP. I mean I obsess in the sense that the majority of my thoughts on my days off center around work. Work thoughts invade my mind even when I'm not at work. Thanks...