I've got the oppurtunity to job shadow a nurse ,but which area of nursing ?

eriksoln, BSN, RN · Jan 9, 2009

Medical surgical has a wide variety of pt. diagnosis. That much I know.

CNA_Timmy · Jan 9, 2009

I would say med/surg would be a good place to start. It is a good place to see many different kinds of things while shadowing. The floor I work on is a surgical ortho floor, with a lot of medical spill over... so you will see NGs, piccs, various types of ostomy (while maybe not your idea of fun, they are a sight to be seen), dressing changes, IV and foley starts, really just about everything all on one floor.

ahmadfaiz1992 · Jan 9, 2009

please I know I should be patient, but I'm just afraid that the hospital might forget about my job shadowing if I reply late. I need any advice , quick. Thank you! (:

casi, ASN, RN · Jan 9, 2009

I think the primary question is what are you interested in?

If I were in your place I would shadow Peds because I'm terrified of Peds and it would break some ice for me.

Otherwise any of the adult floors will give you a really good idea of what nursing is really like. If you are fairly indifferent try medicine or surgical. They are very general floors with a huge variety of patients.

Grouchbox · Jan 9, 2009

I say whatever makes you interested jump into that... Each person has there prefrence. Good luck... Also Med Surg has alot to learn but follow your heart and do what you feel is interesting to you... Remember your job is only worth showing up to if you enjoy it :bugeyes: