Overcoming Anxiety - Tips for New Nurses

Kati Kleber, MSN RN, experienced bedside nurse and nurse educator, goes over her top 6 tips for newly licensed nurses on overcoming anxiety and dealing with the major life transition from full time nursing student to full time nurse.

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[sublimesamoyed]

God gave you a gift, Kati. Thank you for sharing it with us. This is just what I needed to hear as a new nurse who was floated my very first shift off orientation. My HR was anywhere between 90-120 bpm all shift.

[pamelarowe]

I am starting my new graduate RN neuroscience unit residency in just a couple of weeks. I don't have any nurses in my family so THANK YOU for providing these tips. It honestly made me feel better and a little more prepared for the career I am about to start.

[carlyrich]

I feel like I keep hearing 'its normal that you feel like you don't know what you're doing'....but then I'm like...what if they say that but then if they were in my head they'd be like 'OH MY we didn't realize the extent of it quit now. Get outta here damn'. I'm worried that my manager is going to realize that 'holy crap I have made a mistake please leave'. I despearately need a fast forward button lololol. After watching the first few minutes I feel like I'll be hiding in a closet I am the hahahaha thank you, this video was so helpful!!!! It's funny too because I'm not a particularly anxious person but nursing has really taken upon itself to be thorough in shaking me to my core and introducing me to anxiety. You are the real MVP!

[wendyazpeitia]

Thank you Katie. I am in the process of being hired on a med-surg unit. Your video has given me reassurance.

[courtneyl]

I'm graduating in 2 months and feeling very stressed already. These are very real and applicable tips, thank you !

[MaeV]

I'm a new grad nurse starting orientation in two weeks (MedSurg). My anxiety and my self-doubt are raging. I did my accelerated nursing during COVID-19 and I fear I do not know enough to give proper care. Clinical experience is definitely my weakness. I hope to overcome this with more practice and time.
Thank you for your tips. I will try to commit to three 12s per week and not do too much overtime. And pause my thoughts on grad school for a year.

[multitieredinvestor]

Granddaughter was just offered two nurse residencies a couple weeks ago. She chose mother baby at a hospital 10 miles distant from her home. Her grad date 18 December 2020.

[isatorr]

i start my residency next week and wow this made a huge difference with my anxiety already. Cannot wait to put these tips into use. Thank you! neuroscience nurse here!

[crankthatryan]

This really helped me! I really appreciate you posting this. I am going to use these tips now. I finally feel like I know how to help my anxiety.

[shannonriley]

Thank you so much for this, I’m starting week 4 of orientation in a stepdown unit and this is exactly what I needed to hear, even as an “older” new nurse in my late 30s and coming from another skilled profession. Can’t wait to check out your page.

[BriBorgersen]

Is 1 year as a new grad in the icu considered a “new nurse”? The senior nurses tell me not to be so hard on myself because I’m still new, but after 1 year- I don’t feel “new” and feel like I should know better by now. Professional confidence in myself is lacking and it affects my work. It’s hard.

[izzmee]

I am a new nurse now, I always get panic when something happen to my patient.
And it always makes me anxiety

[karenlee]

Omg I love this video and you! I love your compassion to help others and to keep it real! I needed this video today but actually weeks ago but so glad I found it. I want to check out your videos you suggested for new nurses. This video is so on point how you feel as a new nurse 😢😭I am going through so many emotions as a new nurse it’s so crazy in the real world and so much as a new nurse on the floor at bedside. I was wondering if you have any recommendations on resources or books to help a new grad on an ortho med surg floor or even med surg in general. I’m definitely going to follow your tips here. Thank you so much!

[valeriecrawford]

I a nursing home nurse that is seeking a med surge position and I want to be a good nurse. Do you have any suggestions? I love nursing.

[myrawilliams]

What advice do you have for a nursing home nurse starting a hospital job first time.

[katierush]

How refreshing and helpful! Thank you so much for this, it's very reassuring.

[lindsaylevitas]

Thank you for posting this! I’m going through this now. Do you have any tips for “getting over” a horrible shift?

[glentranchi]

hi katie im a new subscriber in your youtube and i love your podcast. im a new grad and just applied in med surg. im so anxious especially after I passes the nclex i relax too much and didnt open my notes. is it normal to forgot almost everything ? im afraid i will look as if i dont know what im doing because i forget basics. any advice? thank you!

[oOPenguinloverOo]

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[rae]

How do we save up for a house with all these bills?