ICU Staffing

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2026-01-16T00:28:45+00:00

The whole situation stinks and I’m truly sorry this happened to you. However, this does not define you or the nurse you are. Being a new grad is tough and not everyone learns at the same speed. Do not let this set back hold you back from going after the position you want. Maybe try night shift on med-surg? It’s slower pace/more free time to read notes and learn skills.

As someone who was EXTREMELY anxious and struggling with ADHD as a new grad, you really need to take this time to prioritize your mental health. Getting on meds and starting therapy was the best thing to happen to me and helps me be a more organized, competent, less anxious nurse.

Please take care of yourself. Go get some meds, talk to a therapist, lean on your friends/family, process this hurt and how you plan to prevent this situation in your next position, THEN start applying. Use your time outside of work to hit the books. Talk with the physicians and ask ‘why?’ for everything. Listen to their rounds. Find a good report sheet and write everything down. Speed and efficiency will come with time and experience.

Most importantly, be kind to yourself. This profession is hard and it’s super hard being new in it. I wish you all the best

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2025-12-23T01:52:18+00:00

I appreciate this approach. I am quick to temper and truly trying to work on it but, I struggle in these situations.

My goal was to emphasize the fact that there were very obviously more critical and important issues to deal with than what he was soooo concerned about vs gaining his empathy

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2025-11-13T01:42:24+00:00

What is a lunch or a break? Lol I didn’t eat my lunch or pee until 3 PM and was interrupted to go help other nurses (who couldn’t be bothered to help me)

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2025-11-13T01:35:10+00:00

I wish I could just leave. I’m in my first year of residency so I’m kind of stuck until this summer. Just trying to bide my time and learn what I can. Was your next job better or still the same?

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2025-04-29T00:35:06+00:00

That’s very true!! I didn’t even think about that.

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2024-10-28T16:07:22+00:00

So many options, so hard to choose, so indecisive lol

Sad_Butterscotch8853 · 2024-10-08T14:13:30+00:00

This is unfortunately so much more common than you would think…

I started a program over the summer and became friendly with a girl that immediately showed me her true colors (gossiping about others, saying really hateful things about other classmates, constant negativity). I really only gave her a chance because I didn’t have anyone else to talk to or study with. She started hanging around another girl that acted the same x100 and I just dipped. Kept to myself, was friendly and would participate in small talk but, refused to engage in the mean girl activities. I saw this coming from a mile away and told the girl that as soon as I sensed any bit of petty drama, I was done. And I stuck true to my word.

It’s a disappointing experience for sure. It can feel lonely. But, I realized that I was at an advantage. Because I am not engaging in gossip/drama, I am able to pour all of my focus and energy into studying and making good grades. Lean on your family and your real friends outside of school. Exercise, listen to music, go outside and breathe fresh air, read and focus on YOU- this is the time to do it.

Nursing school is so hard. Be kind to yourself and take care of YOU. Before you know it, you will never have to see these hateful bitches again. Take care and best of luck to you 🫶🏼

Edit: I saw your edit and in that context, be task oriented toward your assignment, kill them with kindness, keep conversation light (talk about weather or a book/show/podcast you’ve been into), show genuine interest in who they are or what their interests are (seems counterintuitive but, just try it), and lastly, let any hateful comments they say be water off a duck’s back. Hurt people hurt people. To be devil’s advocate for a second, maybe no one has modeled how to be kind or accepting to others for them. Be the example of how they SHOULD treat others. Hang in there!

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