3 Common New Nurse Struggles

Being a new nurse is hard, and many new nurses get overwhelmed during the transition from nursing student to new nurse. In this video, I'll give three common struggles that new nurses face.

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1. Exhaustion. One common struggle that new nurses face is exhaustion. After graduation, there is an onslaught of work. First, you have to actually graduate. Next, you have to study and pass NCLEX. Finally, you have to being orientation. The whole process for a new nurse graduation can be overwhelming.

2. Anxiety. New nurses can become very emotional and filled with all sorts of anxiety. You can begin to worry that you'll make a medical blunder and harm a patient. You might worry that you're going to forget basic skills or concepts that you learned in nursing school. You might also fear talking to doctors.

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3. Feeling that nursing is too hard (feeling inadequate to meet the demands of the nursing profession). It can be very hard learning to document efficiently, performing nursing skills quickly, monitoring and assessing patients, admitting and discharging patients, etc.

All of this abrupt change can lead to disillusionment for new nurses, and some even question whether they can keep up with the work.

However, the good news is that these are all normal things that most all new nurses go through. I went through them myself, and this video offers some tips and encouragement for those of you who are struggling.

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[RegisteredNurseRN]

Hey Everyone! Thanks for watching. Don't forget:
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[theretailnurse]

I've just finished my first 6 months off orientation! Can't believe how much I've learned. I had SO much anxiety the first few weeks on my own, and now I start my shifts feeling confident in my ability to care for my patients. Thankfully, I have an awesome team I can go to with all my questions and concerns. That makes a huge difference!

[madelynrpoer]

So, I passed my NCLEX last week (thanks to you) and thought a bitter sweet "Aw bummer, no more Sarah..." ....ohp WRONG. This video was everything I needed. So I guess, I'll be watching until I'm retired.

[Tiredtato]

im a new grad working in the ER! My orientation was just 9 weeks and im on my own now. I've only had one shift but im so anxious and ive never had anxiety, i cant wait till the next 6 months go by lol

[gpm]

Hi Sara, i just found out today the result of my exam, and i did it. I pass the my nclex rn exam.. thank you so much to all your very wonderful and meaningful videos.. thank you lord, thanks to my family, and thanks to you...you have help us a lot ...

[justchyll]

dealing with the PTSD that was Nursing School

[fry]

Nursing school and learning how to be an RN is like learning how to walk. It's freaking hard. Which foot goes first? How many centimeters does the foot go forward? What happens if something is in the way? Is elevation needed? walking is so hard lol (great video!)

[ariaw]

Wow you hit the nail on the head for me. This honestly could not have come at a better time. This is my second week working as an RN and we had an absolutely CRAZY day. Thank you so much for this video. It helps to know I’m not the only new nurse that feels super overwhelmed.

[MR-yxuw]

sarah your compassion for nurses- from nursing students to new grads to experienced nurses is everything; THANK YOU for being there for me in nursing school and THANK YOU for being there for me now when i’m starting my new career as a nurse and feel like i am so over my head, i’m hanging in there it’s just gonna be tough for awhile, i wouldn’t be where i am without you, for that there are no words, God bless you and your family ❤️

[cas]

Thank you for addressing these common fears that goodness knows I'm already experiencing even though I haven't taken my NCLEX yet! I'm scheduled to take my NCLEX in a few days, the anxiety is real lol.

[rayyanalhabsi]

Thank you so much. I'm a new nurse and this is exactly what i go through on a daily basis, it's good to know there's light at the end of the tunnel.

[later]

You need to be a Dean of a Nursing school.

[swirlyxbo]

Omg transitioning from cna to rn is so different! I'm currently on nursing orientation and I'm always exhausted after work even though I was doing more manual labor as a cna. Time management is killing me right now. And I feel like I don't know anything at all! Like I don't know what I don't know! 😭😭

[rachelhooper]

Passed my NCLEX with the help of your thorough review videos. Thank you! Now that the test is done, I need videos like this about real world nursing

[KYRAA]

Your videos have helped me pass Nclex. I’ve been a nurse for almost a year now and I definitely struggle with a lot of anxiety. Thanks so much for this video

[Melissa-mmfi]

Wow! Thank you for the kind words. I wasnt feeling much anxiety until I made a couple mistakes on my own. Then I really started to question myself and doubt myself! Luckily, my preceptor was there to correct me this time but I'm starting on my own tonight and the anxiety has peaked! But I will do as you say and ask for help when I need it and not beat myself up for little mistakes.

[kristiedelvalle]

Thank you for this. It has been 8 months as a new nurse, and the struggle is real lol. I still refer to your videos for review. Thank you so much for making them. They truly are helpful and a excellent resource for brushing up on things you may forget from nursing school. Your the best Sarah!! : )

[silverust]

started my 1st med/surg job and almost done with orientation. This is exactly how I feel. I am at that uphill battle right now. Hopefully i can hang in there and be there and look back and know that I made it.

[Maaiissterr]

I’m starting my first RN job next week. I’m excited but I’m so anxious at the same time. Thank you for the tips!!

[mivida]

As a new nurse, thank you so much for this video! I cannot thank you enough 🤗