@ashleylorenaadkins: That pit-in-your-stomach feeling before a shift? You’re not alone. Pre-shift anxiety is real—and it’s so common in nursing. It doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you care. It means you’re human. Let’s talk about it. 💙 #nurselife #preshiftanxiety #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #nursewellness”
Anyone ever convinced themselves one simple mistake will get you fired??
2025-07-17 21:14:47
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hdcorednbkid :
Literally me since I’ve been off orientation….
2025-06-25 05:58:03
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Riely :
I’ve been a nurse for 2 years and still wake up nauseous before every shift 😅 does it ever end😭
2025-06-26 19:22:00
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Mandy :
I am 4 months in as a new grad med surg nurse on nightshift, and I get pre and post shift anxiety real bad. Mine stems from the fear of making a mistake, and also I think because I haven’t had any positive feedback from management or charge nurses that I work with. In fact, I don’t get much feedback at all. That makes me question if anything I’m doing is making any difference at all, or if I’m doing anything wrong at all.
2025-06-27 19:09:59
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Meghan Ouimette :
9 years here and the anxiety before work is crippling some days. I wish I didn’t care as much as I do.
2025-07-29 01:10:26
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b.l.berrios :
Thank you for sharing your tips 💕
2026-05-16 05:11:28
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Ashley Gomez :
I got it 6 months into being a nurse idk why! I’d have to use the bathroom soo bad on the way to work I thought I wouldn’t make it, didn’t realize it was that! Went from full time to PRN and it’s helped tremendously!
2025-06-24 22:37:31
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🐚Bree :
Two years in and I still have pre shift anxiety. 😟
2025-11-13 22:18:06
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betamax2310 :
I’m a new grad and Omg it’s always the post shift anxiety that gets me. I literally replay back all the things that I did when I’m about to sleep
2025-06-25 09:45:51
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Alison Miller Tryburski :
My pre shift anxiety is NO joke!😅
2025-06-25 02:59:02
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Christiauna :
I’m 7 years in and I still get pre-shift anxiety at times 😭
2025-06-25 11:02:20
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Leonheartx44 :
1 year in still cant sleep the night before mostly cause im scared of floating to another unit
2025-08-26 20:39:18
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Hayes Conner :
Sometimes the anxiety is because professionals are put in positions they have no control over and are given work loads that are dangerous to patients. That kind of thing doesn’t end these days. I walked out after 30 years and started a small business six years ago. Best decision I ever made, professionally.
2025-10-05 13:39:40
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Katlyn :
Girl I use to have to hype myself up all the way to work as a baby icu nurse. I always listened to “snap your fingers do ya step, you can do it all by yourself” lol😂😂😂 I even made up some lyrics about titrating gtts. Now I have to go look the song up and listen to it.
2025-06-26 02:54:50
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April :
girl im sitting here still awake with pre shift anxiety lol thank you for the encouraging words
2025-06-26 04:34:29
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Lexiiiii :
So thankful for this, I thought I had a problem 🫠😵💫😭
2025-06-25 03:57:16
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raynanewman22 :
I start my first nursing job out of nursing school (on the floor) tomorrow! Super nervous, love this video.
2025-06-24 22:47:14
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meraj2e :
I get anxious just when I hear the word job ! I genuinely feel sooo bad
2025-09-09 16:47:26
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breanna 🫶 :
About 6 months post grad, 2 months into being off orientation and I can’t help the “dread” feeling of going into work 😔
2025-10-11 21:59:07
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Ginger Hearted 💜 :
Pre-shift anxiety had me leave the ED. Now a few months later, I miss the work but afraid to try to return to critical care. 💜🥺
2025-07-01 23:41:38
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YoitsMeech :
i'm trying not to go in 30 min early just to review charts, thats how much anxiety i have, what details would you say are most important
2026-01-15 02:51:43
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Liz 🍓 :
What about post shift anxiety lolz
2025-06-25 11:56:47
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Lyndale 🇵🇭🇺🇸 :
Thank you so much for this!
2025-09-03 20:17:43
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Elaina McKnight :
Nurse for 16.5 years and still feel it. It’s been worse the last few months 😩
2026-02-04 20:47:47
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sami35767 :
I worked L&D at a rural hospital for many years, and even with all of the experience, I still had pre shift anxiety so many days because we just don't have the extra help for emergency situations. It was a love hate relationship for a long time.
2025-07-12 07:41:01
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