Fighting New Grad Anxiety

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stress and Anxiety are unavoidable. As a nurse, especially a new grad, you share a lot of responsibility as an integral part of your patient’s care team. The good news is, the fear and weight of that responsibility is evidence that you care, which shows what an incredible nurse you are! The even better news is, this feeling of anxiety will alleviate more and more over time and experience. In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi share their experiences with anxiety as new nurses, tips for what you can do in a moment of feeling anxious, and how you can set up your shifts for success!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">01:20 How did you feel when you were finishing your preceptorship?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">05:00 What did you do to prepare for your shifts that helped with your anxiety?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">07:15 What is your routine before you go to work?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">08:50 How researching and continuing to learn will help you as a new grad.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">11:40 How seasoned nurses also continue to refresh!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">13:30 What can you do to eliminate stress in the future and in the current moment?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">17:40 What can you do to avoid burnout?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">20:00 Treating each shift as a new shift!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">22:00 Who is your support group?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">23:30 Tell us: How do you handle stress and anxiety?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">…………………………..</span></p> <p><strong>Connect with us on Instagram:</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">@lifeinscrubspodcast</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lifeinscrubspodcast/?hl=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/lifeinscrubspodcast/?hl=en</span></a></p> <p><strong>Follow along with ou