Sick and tired of being sick and tired

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I'm tired of ending my 12-14 hr shift feeling as if I didn't accomplish all the things that I wanted to get done. Tired of have 2 new surg. pts that will need autotransfustions on top of 2 new post heart cath patients. Hopeing that they won't bleed out on me behind my back. And please don't let the little lady with dementia sneak out the door again. New admits, patients waiting on discharge papers patiently, yeah right. I'm tired of having my heart race a million miles an hr with SVT and unifocal PVC's, from stress ya know. I don't want to have to be on antidepressants just to get my but back to the hospital. I want my innocence back. I want to feel that I can make a difference like I did as a new RN grad. I wish I had the answers to fix all of these things. Instead I sit here, on my computer, on my day off, with my heart racing and a stomach ache because I have to go back to work. I love being a nurse, but I hate my job. Can anyone empathize? :rotfl: I feel like I'm losing it!

Wow! Sounds like you need a vacation.

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Mr Chris, thank you so very much!!!!!!!!

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Yes Yes Yes 'bin there an done that' but I survived! I'm sure there are some scars somewhere in or on me but I survived. In a way I am glad to have had the experience and can look back and honestly be empathetic towards you and all the other nurses struggling mentally, physically and emotionally with their work. I too have considered myself as an efficient, capable and dedicated nurse, but sometimes wish that there had been a hand on my shoulder and a voice saying in my ear "Wow! you are so great, please let me have the privilege to give you a helping hand" - Yes we are Nurses and that is what we do. I love being a nurse too, but now after many years I can at last choose my job.

I love you guys, please hang in there. Mabe think of me, or someone else who has given you help in the past as that majic touch on your shoulder to give you the extra energy to cope when you need it.

Big Hugs.

Mister Chris. :kiss

Mister Chris

Thanks for ur words of wisdom, I think I'll print your message and take it to work with me. I am a great nurse, I am dedicated and I think that is what makes it so hard. I CARE!!!! And can tell u do too. Thanx so very much

Sincerely Ronna RN

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MATTSMOM

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I TOOK YOUR MESSAGE TO HEART. YES, I AM AN A PERSONALITY. I WANT THINGS DONE RIGHT, ON TIME AND CORRECTLY. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I ACTUALLY TOOK MY LUNCH BREAK TODAY! 30 whole minutes, off the floor, not in the break room. I did not spaz one time today, even though I had 9 pts and 3 surgeries, one in which I got ready to go in 30 minutes. Now if I can do this every day, I got it made. Yeah right!! Thanks so much for you encouragement. Meant alot! Your great!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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