Med Surg- info

LotusPetals82, ADN, CNA, RN · Jun 2, 2016

Following. I also just got a job at my dream hospital as a PCA in the medsurg unit.

smartassmommy · Jun 4, 2016

Good shoes are a must. Ask questions. Don't be afraid to say you haven't done something before, but will gladly do it if someone can go with you to teach you. If you can afford it, get your own stethoscope, the disposable ones are crap.

SILVACH24 · Jul 3, 2016

At my hospital techs don't need scopes. But best advice is getting a good pair of shoes, manage your time the best you can. Don't be afraid to ask for help when lifting or adjusting a patient. Drink water because you will easily forget...that follows with use the bathroom! Lol. It's easy to forget. Trust me I know. And always take a bite to eat..even if it's just a graham cracker. If you have to chart, then do it after every round..don't wait until 3pm to chart all your morning rounds. Always smile and ask others if they need help with anything even if your busy. Because people will remember. And before you go home be sure to thank everyone for their help today. Never talk bad about the patients to anyone even if they are bad mouthing the patients. Don't bad mouth your Co workers. Just know depending on your patient load, the first few days alone are tough. But it will get better once you figure out your routine. Family members are sometimes the hardest patients... but you still need to make them happy so when leaving the room, ask at least one time if "there is anything you can get for them" followed by "well if you need anything at all please don't hesitate to ask" ohhh and before leaving every patients room please make sure they have water, call light, and ask if you can help them to the bathroom. It sounds like a lot but i can't tell you how many times I have left a patients room and then 10 minutes later they are calling for bathroom assistance. Love what you do and you will exceed .