Work anxiety...advice appreciated

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Hi everyone. I've been a nurse for over 3 years and I really like my job. I would describe myself as a type A personality and always make sure I follow hospital protocol. But, sometimes I make minor mistakes and I beat myself up over them. I try hard everyday to do everything correctly, but when I make a mistake I obsess over it. I try so hard to learn from it and not repeat the mistake. I admire those nurses who always look so calm and collected. But I can't get the worrying out of my head sometimes and that interferes with my work and my life. Does anyone else ever experience this? And how do you deal with it.

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JMoney, remember dear, you are not God...lol You are a nurse. A very assertive nurse. We all make mistakes since we are human. Own the mistake, correct if possible, and move on. A nurse who says they have never made a mistake or med error is lying or is not really a nurse. At least you are aware of when you make a mistake and conciously try not to do it again. I have met nurses who just brush their mistakes under the rug, shrug it off, and they are definitely a hazzard to our profession.

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If it makes you feel any better I'm the EXACT same way :(

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I know I have moments like this. I try to not obsess too much. It's tough, but I remind myself that we all make mistakes.

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