ok so im gonna make this as short as i can. thank be to God i started orientation last monday at elmhurst hospital. so far i like it. i just got this feeling like it's a good hospital everyone seems nice. now on to orientation it's been classroom going over policies and certain topics. during the course i feel ok because as topics come up i feel as though i remember things although i feel like i dont know anything since graduating last year and taking my boards.
i have been asking the nurses there for advice on orientation and they say we will be fine and just listen and be on time but i can't help but be scared when i hear some people have been let go during orientation. i would hate to be that person because i tend to be slow in the clinical setting and it takes me a while to process things. i dont want people thinking like " where did she go to school"? so thats what im worried about when i get on the flood that i wont remember things i learned in school or that i wont have time to critically think or think things through since there's so many tasks to do or that im gonna be that nurse that won't notice when something is wrong with my patient. i honestly dont want to be doing just tasks, i want to be able to question doctors and advocate for patients thats my goal but i know it's not going to happen in one day. so what are some tips to survive on the floor with my preceptor and to get the hang of things... thank you.all suggestions are welcomed
