Pressure to work on certain Unit

Hi there

I wish to get some advice about my future in Calgary, if I do wanna go forward with it.

Firstly, I am from Australia and had to do the SEC assessment for IEN's. The results of that require me to do a 4 month course in both Pediatric and Maternity, no problem am willing to do that as I am inquisitive to gain skills and experience in these areas. However as I am working as a NA on this particular Unit, which is a good area to work on but I see alot of stressed out nurses and plus working on computers aint my cuppa tea where all the med orders, and other orders inputing data such as vitals is a new thing for me as I like the end of bed charts which have everything. It seems that since I got a position on this particular Unit, it feels that there is pressure for me to do the courses so that I can work on this Unit.

The Unit is a good place to work, but I see the stress and because its heavy type of unit, it dont make me feel good. Maybe I am worrying for nothing and I do hope to get good experience but I just feel I wouldnt cope and be upset alot. A particular co worker I work with, advised me I am not obligated to workin the Unit, you can go wherever. Everyone has been nice to me on the Unit but I feel like I would be backstabbing my manager to venture into some other area. As the courses too offer clinical practicals and who knows I may enjoy it and want to work there.

Also, I wanted to get advice too about this situation I am involved in. There is a part of me that doesnt wish to pursue the courses and feel like going back to Australia because of some situations that I have encountered has put me off. My husband advises me to do he courses whether you pass or fail, as the opportunity to study in
Canada is a good experience.

I guess I am scared because I dont do well in assessments.

Look forward to your reply

thanks

Kylie