I moved this from another thread, due to no response. So, maybe I can get some advice here.
I am working in a none clinical position right now; however, I don't make a lot of money, but I really like what I do. I also work on a post-partum floor where I worked part-time, but went PRN, due to how badly the nurses behaved. When I started on the post-partum floor, I was a new grad and worked there only 3 months before going PRN.
My concern is if I continue to do a non-clinical job I won't ever have good clinical nursing skills. What if there is an emergency situation, I don't know enough to be of much help. Btw, there have been a couple recently, thank God they weren't true emergencies.
I really like where I am right now in the non-clinical area and the people are great to work with. How can I get good nursing skills, but con't to do this non-clinical job full time? Btw, I don't work on the post-partum floor often enough to help with my skills, and speed. The last time I worked I was quite up-set when I left (bad behavior/ co-worker). I am not sure what to do. Anyone have any ideas! I would be so grateful for any advice. Thanks!
Unfortunately there are many places where you might run into rude or just plain horrible co workers. The upside is that they usually don't last because they eventually get fired or harassed enough to quit.
You just have to decide what you want from your nursing career. Do you see yourself in this non clinical job forever?
Have you considered other areas of nursing besides working with women?
I wouldn't recommend taking any more classes, especially ACLS unless you are working in an area where you might actually use it, its a hard course and you'll just forget it if you don't use it. As long as your BCLS is current then you have the basic life saving skills..
You may be right, there probably isn't any way around it. I absolutely love womens health. As a matter of fact, I would love to be well rounded in every aspect, in the hospital setting, clinic and office.
Sadly, I always seem to create a dilemma for myself; always wanting to do it my way and skirt around the things I don't like, and making it more difficult in the end.
You may be right, there probably isn't any way around it. I absolutely love womens health. As a matter of fact, I would love to be well rounded in every aspect, in the hospital setting, clinic and office.
Sadly, I always seem to create a dilemma for myself; always wanting to do it my way and skirt around the things I don't like, and making it more difficult in the end.
Good insight. It seems like that's what you might be doing in this situation. In the long run, the easiest way to get what you want may be simply to suck it up and endure a few things that you don't want for a little while.
Sadly, I always seem to create a dilemma for myself; always wanting to do it my way and skirt around the things I don't like, and making it more difficult in the end.
We all do this - don't we? I certainly have!
Sit down and right out what you are really wanting with your career
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