How to Succeed as an ER NURSE

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Specializes in ER, Med Surg, Ob/Gyn, Clinical teaching.

Hi everyone. I just moved to the US and completed my RN-BSN program.

My first, employment is a PRN job (because they didnt have any open position for part time or even full time). I took it because I just want to get my feet at the door of the hospital and pray a better position opens up.

My background is mainly long term care . Slow paced. I have been out of job for about 2 years and here I am taking a job in the ED. I am just feeling like I am rusty already. Orientation starts next month and I NEED ALL the advice and support I can get. I am a fast learner. And I have started re-studying my nursing skills texts and medsurg and all.. just to remind myself as much as I can.

So, does anyone know textbooks or any advice that can help me succeed??

Please HEEELLPPP!! :nurse:

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Hopefully you have a good orientation.

My advice: be curious. If you don't know something, look it up. Don't expect the hospital to spoon feed you everything. On your own time, read up.

And- most important: Once working, be safe. Don't worry about being judged for not knowing something. You will be judged much more harshly for endangering pt safety.

And- if you aren't busy, ask around and see how you can help.

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Know what know, know what you don't know and ask questions about what don't know.

This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

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