“My spouse cries before work, she’s a new ICU nurse…what advice do you have?”(Listener Question)
Have you ever felt nervous, sick, tired, or cried on your way to work? Whether a new nurse or a seasoned professional, you may be trying to cope with anxious feelings and thoughts before (or after) your shift. Many nurses struggle with fears around rejection, inadequacy, making mistakes, and job dissatisfaction, which can manifest into physical symptoms.
In this episode Nurse Alice responds to a caller’s question as to why his wife cries on her way to work every night as she leaves for her new night ICU job. She explains pre/post-shift anxiety, what can cause it, and tips on how to combat it.
