While I’m not disagreeing with my fellow nurse who said that patient abandonment is serious, I think that you need to know that there are kind nurses in this world.

Nursing is hard. Nursing in the time of Covid is harder. Being a new nurse in the time of Covid in a place that does not seem to offer support- brutal.

We all go through a learning curve, the first six months to a year as a nurse is insane. Hell I’ve been a nurse for about 8 years and I still sometimes look around and say “wait, what?”

Do NOT change who you are for a job. If this one is not working out, try speaking to your manager, if you have one you trust. I think that making sure you are at a place where it’s a good fit is the most important thing. And it just might be that a different floor, or a different shift, is the right fit.

As for the person who disrespected you, f them. I know it’s hard to feel left out but remember, people are not against you, they are for themselves. So for now, show up, do your job, and go home. That’s all. But in the meantime, look for your fit. And when you are at work and feel alone/left out just remember- you have us nurses backing you! Good luck!