Overcoming Challenges: A Guide for New Nurses
This video discusses the common struggles that new nurses face, including exhaustion and the challenges of transitioning from nursing school to their first job.
00:00:00 This video discusses the common struggles that new nurses face, including exhaustion and the challenges of transitioning from nursing school to their first job.
💡 Transitioning from nursing student to new nurse can be challenging, with exhaustion being a common struggle.
💡 New nurses often face the pressure of a nursing residency program, which feels like going through nursing school again.
💡 The lack of vacation or breaks after nursing school and NCLEX can contribute to the struggles new nurses face.
00:01:05 New nurses face common struggles including exhaustion and anxiety, but it gets better with time.
😅 The first struggle for new nurses is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted due to the fast-paced environment and learning new protocols.
😊 However, with time, things become more routine and less stressful, allowing new nurses to enjoy their days off and feel more comfortable in their role.
😬 Another common struggle for new nurses is anxiety, which can be challenging to deal with but can improve over time with experience.
00:02:09 New nurses often worry about making medical blunders, asking dumb questions, mishandling equipment, and calling unnecessary rapid responses. However, over time, these anxieties diminish.
⚠️ New nurses often worry about making medical mistakes, asking dumb questions, using medical equipment incorrectly, and calling unnecessary rapid responses.
✨ Over time, these worries and anxieties diminish as new nurses gain experience and become more familiar with their unit and patients.
🔄 Repetitive exposure to similar patients and situations on a daily basis helps new nurses build confidence and competence in their role.
00:03:12 This video discusses common struggles that new nurses face, such as fear and anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of practice and seeking help from available resources.
💼 New nurses often struggle with fear and anxiety, but these feelings gradually decrease as they become more familiar with their duties and responsibilities.
📚 It is important for nurses to learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for different diseases, as well as how to effectively communicate with physicians.
🙋♀️ New nurses should not hesitate to seek help and guidance from the experienced professionals around them when they encounter challenges or have doubts.
00:04:16 New nurses face common struggles including making mistakes, feeling overwhelmed, and dealing with increased responsibilities. Over time, it gets easier as they learn and grow.
💡 New nurses often struggle with making mistakes and feel pressured to learn from them.
⚖️ Transitioning from a nursing student to a nurse can be challenging, as the responsibilities shift from the preceptor to the new nurse.
🔥 Starting out as a new nurse can be intense and overwhelming, but it becomes easier over time with experience.
00:05:20 New nurses often struggle with overwhelming workloads and feeling inadequate, but with time and experience, it gets easier. Don't give up!
😅 New nurses often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, and inadequate.
⏰ With time, new nurses learn tips and tricks to save time and become faster in their skills.
🏥 Giving oneself time and gaining experience is key to overcoming the struggles of being a new nurse.
00:06:23 New nurses face common struggles, but it's important to give yourself time to grow and learn. Don't quit prematurely, as you'll see progress and gain skills in handling patients. Hang in there and stay dedicated.
🏥 New nurses may struggle with learning nursing protocols and skills, but it's important not to give up.
⌛️ Give yourself time to grow and learn as a nurse, as progress takes time.
💪 Stay committed and you'll eventually be able to handle patient load on your own, becoming proud of your achievements.
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