I'm a May 12' grad and am lucky to have landed a job as a per diem RN float for several different med surg floors in the hospital. I've been working on my own for about a month (I had 6 weeks of orientation). Although for the most part I feel better every shift, I'm trying to figure out why I rarely leave on time? My question for all of you, is what are your strategies to getting out on time?
Documentation seems to be one area I fall behind on no matter how hard I try to stay on top of it. Any advice? The other is when everyone seems to be due for meds at the same time. I work first shift, so the trend is 0800, 1000, 1200, and 1400's on 5 patients. I seem to just finish giving meds to everyone nd realize that if I go to lunch, I'll be too far behind by the time I return and end up not eating or taking a bathroom break all day.
How does everyone else manage their time and what can I be doing differently? Thanks!
Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.
Don't worry about it. You will get more time to socialize as you get more efficient at your job. And if your coworkers have time to chat, try asking them for a helping hand. They can't help you if they don't know you need it. Hang in there. It gets better.
Nurse SMS, MSN, RN
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Don't worry about it. You will get more time to socialize as you get more efficient at your job. And if your coworkers have time to chat, try asking them for a helping hand. They can't help you if they don't know you need it. Hang in there. It gets better.