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What are some challenges as being a registered nurse ?

I was wondering about some of the challenges as a newly graduate.

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Georgina’s Answer

Hello Mireya,
So wonderful that you’ve chosen the nursing profession. If you are a recent graduate, I would encourage you to prepare to take your board exams to become a registered nurse. RN’s will give you a higher salary. I agree that you need to be prepared for long 12 hours shifts at times and perhaps even nighttime hours may be asked of you.
It does take a lot of physical stamina to be a nurse with many hours on your feet. Also, you will see some adults or children who may be gravely sick, so it can be emotionally challenging at times.
But most patients will appreciate a kind and sympathetic nurse 😊
Good luck in your career !
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Iris’s Answer

Time management and learning to deal with interruptions in your day were (and still are) a challenge for me. Those come with time and experience. You will also continue to develop critical thinking on the job.
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Patti’s Answer

The learning curve of a new nurse can be challenging. Putting what you know from school into real life situations, while figuring out prioritization and time management is difficult at first. Learning how to advocate for patients/families and communicate with patients, providers and your co-workers is not something not really taught in nursing school a lot. The 12 hours required at a lot of hospitals can be difficult on some peoples' bodies and minds. Also, if you have to rotate from days to nights often, or too often for your needs, can be rough. Learning to set boundaries with patients is difficult to navigate at times. Physical and sexual assault and battery does happen to nurses with often little to no punishment to the perpetrator. However, this is getting more light these days and nurses have the right to press charges like anyone else. Nursing is physically, emotionally and mentally draining for some nurses. The income is also low in some areas in the US considering what nurses are required to do. Good luck!
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John’s Answer

Everyone is different, so what might be challenging to some, might not be for others. If you start like many of us did on the night shift, then learning to sleep, and get quality sleep during the day, can certainly be a challenge. It was the one thing that I never did become good at even after several years. I found that when the sun is out, and the rest of the world (seemingly) is alive, it was hard to sleep soundly. There are lots of other things and the folks above have covered many of them, but sleeping during the day was the hardest thing for me.
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