I am week 4 in a 6 week orientation as a new RN in LTC/Rehab. I have done some really stupid stuff so far
Highlights:
10)__ Tried to hook up an IV antibiotic with kangaroo (g-tube) tubing!
9)__ Unhooked a suprapubic catheter to flush without pinching the tube. Hello pee! I love pee!....just not on my shirt and shoes.
8)__ Tried to draw up insulin in a 60 cc syringe using an 18 gauge needle!
7)__ Stood around feeling really clueless.
6)__ Asked a s/p CVA pt. with right sided paresis to squeeze my hand....with her right hand.
5)__ Hid in the bathroom when asked to flush that dang suprapubic catheter again.
4)__ Had daily fights and arguments with the IV pump. "There is no freakin air bubbles you stupid machine I finally did it right this time. Stop beeping!!!"
3)__ Said to a Pt: "I really like how your member looks". so embarrassing....but at least the ulcer on it is healing!
2)__ Hid in the bathroom for 14A's flush again......
1)__ Tripped and fell into a Pt's bed landing pretty much fully on top of him! talk about a laugh.
I have never felt so stupid, clumsy and DIS-oriented ever in my life as I have in the last 4 weeks of orientation.