be a better nurse

I have recently been feeling alot of anxiety about going into work. There are days when I feel things are great. But more often then not, I feel that I am not “supposed” to be working in this area. I am wondering how long should I ride this out before looking for a job in a different area??? and what area do I try??? Is the new area gonna make me feel the same??...just a different unit??? MAYBE…I just need some xanax. LOL. does anybody have some insight on this??? suggestions???

I have been working my new job in the IMC just over a year. my confidence has improved tremendously. everyday is a new experience and inturn is gaining more knowledge. What life’s path has to offer me is still unknown, but I will continue to put one foot in front of the other and see where I end up.

I just finished training to be certified in CRRT. Kids on CRRT are BUSY patients!!! all of the I and O’s have to be recorded exactly on the hour every hour. Every ml must be accounted for. That means each med, iv fluids, urine, labs, etc… have to be counted, recorded and recalculated for the next hour. So the ultrafiltrate can be recalculated. whew!!!! I think I explained that correctly. anyway these are sick kids, and they keep you on your toes..

I am still in training in the PICU. I have seen and learned so much already. And there is still so much more to learn!! I have just finished PALS, and I am almost through the online course. After that I think all that I have to do is be on my own..(August 4th). I am excited and nervous at the same time. Critical care can be quite nerve racking at times. But I like it!

I haven’t commented on this goal in quite awhile. I have been in the pediatric icu for a couple of weeks now. I love it!!

I also finished the EKG course and Trauma Nurse course (TNCC). I have to finish the Indiana Online course yet and I need to take my Pals class yet. But I am definitely feeling pretty good about everything.

I am still in the pediatric unit…I am kinda frustrated, yet at the same time, I don’t mind much. I am very excited to get to the PICU (where I was hired for) but I am still learning so much yet out on the floor.

I won’t be taking the EKG and critical care course now until the and of April or into May. I am not sure why, but I think it is because they hired so many people just before me. So I think they will take the course’s first. No big deal. I will get there soon enough.
I am learning to have alot of patience and I think this alone will help me with being a better nurse.

well, things are going well with my orientation into pediatrics. This coming week will (hopefully) be my last week on the floor in peds. Then I will start my orientation in the pediatric intensive care unit. I am excited and a little nervous at the same time. I have only seen a fraction of what comes into this unit. I still have a lot to learn. I am being registered for my critical care class this coming week also. So there is still alot on my plate….but nothing I can’t handle.

Taking some more classes….just when I thought I was all done with going to classes….Any way, I am going to be taking an online course in critical care nursing and an EKG class. Taking these course will help me towards my goal of being a better nurse. And I am excited to start!!!

I am a new gradute and want to be the best that I can be. I know this comes with time but I want to move forward in my life and meet some other goals that ride on being a great nurse.