I like Nurses

[SuesquatchRN]

And that's a good thing, 'cos I is one.

I started my new med/surg job a week ago. No one is being mean, everyone is helpful, and aside from the inevitable socially inept person who comes off like a jerk because she can't help it, they're compassionate and caring. Ad even she cares, she just comes off badly.

:)

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

I have only been an LPN for a year, and am still transitioning and forget that I am a nurse, even with all of the duties that I do that only a nurse does. But, the thing about some nurses being REALLY cool also hit me yesterday when I was doing my 2nd day of orientation as a per diem in med surg. I was watching those nurses on that floor...in all of their craziness, arguements and all, they really loved each other and they were happy that I was there (my regular job is in the clinic of the same hospital). They took time to show me things, laughed at my slight mistakes (especially hanging the IV bag, then letting the darned thing leak all over the floor because I forgot to close it). I said to myself "I AM a NURSE. And, I will learn because I am determined to". That made it okay, and I also appreciated the fact that I have a variety of choices as an LPN open to me; the clinic, a vaccination nurse, home care nurse and now, med-surg (and the ER is on it's way by next year). And of course, we cannot forget...allnurses.com. There are cool folks here, too, even in our insanity, debates and drag out arguments.

I could have written this post.

And pagandeva, I am learning SO much just in the week I've been here. All of the lytes and cardiac values and stuff that I had almost forgotten in the past year of banging out meds - although these med/surg nurses need help with one thing. It never occurs to them to crush meds for the demented Parkinsonian sweet little old man who can't swallow well anymore. We WILL be acquiring a "Silent Knight" for the med room. I'll be dipped if I'm gonna deal with a mortar and pestle!

I'm just thrilled that life has taken me here, and youse guys here on allnurses, thanks for the friendship and support when there's no one else who "gets" it.

[lupin]

Sounds like you've found a nitch sasquatch.

I've changed jobs or facilities a few times and having a good group of people to work with can really make things easier to deal with. Whenever I meet someone socially and find out they're a nurse too it's like an instant "Hey I get you" type thing.

I'm also glad to hear someone is treating our "newbies" well.

[SaderNurse05, BSN, RN]

That is great Sue! You were long overdue for a positive experience with coworkers. I am always glad to see things work out for my Allnurses buddies. I am sure you have other tricks of the trade to offer them as well.

[indigo girl]

Life is good. I am so glad that you made the switch.

Congratulations on a successful transition to a more

positive and supportive working environment. I am

looking forward to your future posts about your learning

experiences in this new place.

:balloons: