Hello, I have been an RN for 12 years and I am very passionate about what I do and want to continue in Nursing until I retire.
I work in a hospital on the Orthopedic floor and love the gradual process of patients' transition from post surgical pain to helping them through their upwardly mobile journey to recovery & discharge home or to Rehab.
The one thing that I foresee ruining my career is that I have a h/o
giving meds either late or forgetting them alltogether. The three things that contribute to this the most is: poor time management, easily distracted, and just plain forgetfulness. I have ADD and have struggled with prioritizing my whole life.
I'm in the process of attempting to create a whole new job (still on Ortho) that would utilize my 12 yr. nursing experience, my knack for great customer service, and possibly some administrative duties that would allow for me to : remain in my current setting, full-time hours, and refrain from giving meds. (for pt.'s safety sake) Any advice????
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