Struggling with new Clinic Job

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

Dear Nurse Beth,

I’m struggling with my new job as a clinic RN. I thought this will be my dream job but working for a month now in this clinic is so stressful the doctor that I’m working for we don’t get a long it seems like everything that I do is wrong. I’m thinking on going back to my old department.

Dear Struggling,

Sometimes you can call a work situation in a relatively short amount of time with certainty but more often your perspective will be different at 2 months than it was at 1 month, and continue to change.

You will become more efficient and understand your role better with time. Chances are that a lot is new to you and it's going to be uncomfortable before it becomes comfortable.

If you quit prematurely you haven't given yourself time to work it out and  grow as a person and nurse. Growth comes when you're outside of your comfort zone.

Best wishes in your decision,

Nurse Beth