I started clinical a few weeks ago and i'm in medsurg. I didnt want to admit it to myself, but i'm not really liking the whole medsurg unit. I hope I don't offend because thats the last thing i want to do, but... everyone is old and i kind of feel uncomfortable working with some patients. One patient i had recently was completely unresposive to me, and i kind of felt sad and awkward being there. On top of that, i'm new to this, so i dont know what im doing so i know im an incompetent dingdong. I guess what i'm asking is, is it normal to feel uncomfortable, and even dislike working in a certain area of nursing?? I just dont feel a click with the older folks and im afraid that im doomed in the nursing profession. I really hope to work in pediatrics, but i dont know what thats like yet....
Has anyone ever felt uncomfortable, or even been unhappy working with a certain group. I've met some nice older people, but i feel uneasy taking care of them, and im afraid of doing pericare.... how can i get over my fears?
DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN
1,565 Posts
Love med surg. I have ZERO interest in L&D though. So glad we don't have a rotation in that.