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No. 10
from Freedom42
Old May 04, 2009, 08:52 PM

Default Re: Completely panicked and failed to react appropriately to an emergency situation
I have found it helpful to review Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence. Looking at her principles reminds me that I have made progress. It also puts into perspective how our experienced colleagues think, why they think that way, and what it took for them to reach that point. Benner has clearly established what the learning curve is for the new nurse.
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No. 11
Old May 04, 2009, 09:04 PM

Default Re: Completely panicked and failed to react appropriately to an emergency situation
I second the others thoughts above, don't beat yourself up, we've all been there before. One of the first codes I responded to I walked (well, ran) in with the code cart and went completely blank. I "woke up" as a second nurse pushed past me into the room! Now it's better.

Don't apologize, thank them for their help.

Tom
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No. 12
from calastro
Old Sep 24, 2009, 01:56 PM

Default Re: Completely panicked and failed to react appropriately to an emergency situation
Hey,
I just thought I'd update this thread.
I'm now working in a new ward which I love!
My colleagues are so friendly, welcoming and supportive. I had my first arrest in my new ward a few months ago and although I wasn't exactly calm, I still managed to keep it together and do everything I was suppost to do. My colleagues all said I did well when I asked for feedback and I believe them. I'm definitley feeling much more confident and now that I'm in a more positive environment I'm learning loads and really enjoy being at work
I have a friend who is working in the same ward I was in when I made my original post and she is coming home crying every night saying how horrible the other nurses are and how she feels bullied. Its such a shame that nurses would make their colleagues feel that way and I hope my friend can get out of there like I did.

Thank you to everyone who replied, maybe others who have went through something similar can read this and know that things will get better.
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No. 13
from diane227
Old Sep 26, 2009, 09:09 AM

Default Re: Completely panicked and failed to react appropriately to an emergency situation
Give yourself a break. After you have been at this a while, it will become like driving a car, you will do it automatically. You have just not had enough experience. You will get there. At this point the major thing you need to know is when to call for help.
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