new job and problem with powerchart

[BlearnRN]

So I took on a new job. The biggest thing that I am having a problem with is powerchart. It seems like the system is not as friendly as epic. I have been struggling for the past 3 days with powerchart while working on the floor with a preceptor. The system seems so scattered to me. Sometimes things are not on the to do list that are suppose to be or labs are taken off but never sent. Orders are hard to figure out when they pop up. I am just having a problem organizing my day with this program. Not only did I use epic but also had some written charting also. Powerchart is a lot of clicking and then some more clicking of the boxes. It seems to almost take the personal connection out of charting - if that can happen-. I don't know maybe I just need to relax and realize I will get use to this sort of charting. Anyway the big thing is that powerchart makes me feel stupid as a nurse because I feel that I am spending more time charting than with the patients. I didn't become a nurse to become a paper pusher or a box clicker.