This website is so wonderful and I'm excited to be included. I've read so many of the postings that I finally decided to register and post. Here is a bit about me. . .I am a new graduate (May 04), worked on a Med. Surg floor for 5 months and was about to go crazy. Everyone said I was doing great but that isn't how I was feeling. I wanted to spend more time with my clients and I felt more like a nurse tech. than anything. I never felt safe, was physically sick before each report time, and even though I worked with GREAT staff I didn't feel as if I contributed much. (I know, I know, I am and was, way too hard on myself). I was given the opportunity to change jobs when offered one with DD. It sounded like the right fit and so far (knock-on-wood), it has been. I have a lot to learn yet, and even though I've had a bit of time on Med. Surg., there are still things I haven't had "hands on" experience with (example, changing G-tubes!). Other than that, I'm not sure what more you all would be interested in knowing, so I'll keep it short. Looking forward to the help, support, and postings:)
