Today is not a good day for me.

[Amethya]

I woke up today feeling extremely tired, I had some trouble sleeping so I woke up like this. I just feel very dizzy and tired, and my anxiety is coming back for some reason. I feel like crying, but I don't want to be sent home because I need my hours. Does anyone else deal with anxiety attacks like these at times and what do you do to calm yourself down?

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

Let them know there is a learning curve. They would not demand the same results from a new teacher as an experienced teacher. Remind them that not meeting the deadline looks bad for the whole school (in a PC way) and you want to avoid that.

[Amethya]

Hopefully the AP who is behind me 100% will try to talk to them into finding a way to help me, but that's after Thanksgiving break. I'll try my best! :)

[cocoa_puff]

All the time. My coping skills include vodka, crying, sleep, and trashy movies.

Not really, I cry and I eat ice cream. Not great for the ever expanding waist line, but it helps with the anxiety and sadness.

[Kind-hearted]

I really think it takes about 3 years for a school nurse to "find her stride" - to develop your own routine, find your rhythm, AND have the confidence to buck the "we've always done it this way!"

Go easy on yourself - especially when it seems that no one else does!