I was offered and accepted a position on the neuroscience floor. It is at a teaching hospital and is a certified stroke center. I have never set foot through the door, so I don't know what to expect. It's not anything that I planned on or imagined myself doing, but I'm sure I will learn a lot, and I'm just thankful to have a position lined up. During the interview, it was mentioned that there were several nurses who had been there for a long time - so I look forward to drawing from their knowledge and experience. From the literature I was given, their patient population includes: traumatic brain injuries, epidural & subdural hematomas, seizure disorders, cervical & lumbar strains, laminectomies, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, strokes, aneurysms, and subarachnoid hemorrhages.
I plan on reviewing all the above, cranial nerves, communication issues, and of course neuro assessment. Is there anything else you all recommend? Any insight on what I can expect, or tips to handle it? How well will this prepare me for other units/floors if I decide this isn't for me, long-term? What do you love about it, what do you hate about it?
I am a new grad RN starting on a Neuro floor in less than a month! I am so nervous. Neuro wasn't necessarily my first choice but I was really just happy to have a job at the hospital of my choice.
This thread was great to read. I'm getting some ideas of what I need to brush up on and some important tips that will hopefully make orientation easier.
Thanks everyone! Anymore new grad advice would be appreciated!
Epona
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Great post all! Thanks!