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! 01:20 How did you feel when you were finishing your preceptorship? 05:00 What did you do to prepare for your shifts that helped with your anxiety? 07:15 What is your routine before you go to work? 08:50 How researching and continuing to learn will help you as a new grad. 11:40 How seasoned nurses also continue to refresh! 13:30 What can you do to eliminate stress in the future and in the current moment? 17:40 What can you do to avoid burnout? 20:00 Treating each shift as a new shift! 22:00 Who is your support group? 23:30 Tell us: How do you handle stress and anxiety? ………………………….. Connect with us on Instagram: @lifeinscrubspodcast https://www.instagram.com/lifeinscrubspodcast/?hl=en Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! @thenursekristen  https://www.instagram.com/thenursekristen/?hl=en @themaddiward   https://www.instagram.com/themaddiward/?hl=en