Well, did my first day of orientation for med-surg per diem. It was on the same floor with the same people that I worked with during my short temporary 6 week stint as a new grad. In fact, the same girl oriented me again, which was cool. I am happy, because I was not a goofball with the IVPBs (you should have seen me the first few times I hung them-I was a freaking MESS...wasting many bags of expensive medications!). I am now more comfortable hanging them and manovering them. We didn't have that many, so, I spent time on the new computer system with charting the medications we gave (we didn't have that the last time I was there). That wasn't so bad, either, really. What is nice is that they have a computer screen attached to the medication cart, so, I get to look up the medications I don't know very well, check labs and new orders all while in front of the patient's room. Not bad! I have to work that computer a bit more, but, I feel confident that I can navigate their system very well.
And, I had a chance to do a straight cath on a patient to collect two urine samples...taught and guided by a WONDERFUL CNA!! I hugged her and had tears in my eyes, because I was so nervous, and she basically said "It's okay, we all learn from each other!". I go back next Wednesday for the second day of orientation and from then, I am on my own. I'm a big girl, now, folks!!
I must say reading everyones reply to this forum makes me all tingly inside I am a GPN and I have an interview next week 7/11 at st Joes hospital and I am so excited about working there. I know I'll get the job. I'm scared about people coding on me and stuff but I'm excited to get the experience. Congrats on accomplishing the new skill!
pagandeva2000, may i say congrats :ancong!: that everything is going smoothly. it takes great courage to work med-surg and time to get use to it. i am still a student practical nurse and i've been told many a time that a new grad should work med surg. like others have said it will get easier with time and experience. keep us updated and let us know how it goes for ya . take care and good luck!! :heartbeat:twocents::redbeathe:nurse:
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I did my second (and last) day of orientation yesterday. It wasn't bad, the unit had a low census, so I only had to medicate 6 of them. They signed off my competency, and I started scheduling myself to work alternate Saturdays on the evening shift so that I can get a bit better on their computer system. Also, they don't have heavy medication passes until 9. I figured that I would be able to pull my meds early and if I have pyxis problems, it would be better when I have lighter medication passes. Thanks everyone for your supportive words!
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Hello Everyone.
I must say reading everyones reply to this forum makes me all tingly inside I am a GPN and I have an interview next week 7/11 at st Joes hospital and I am so excited about working there. I know I'll get the job. I'm scared about people coding on me and stuff but I'm excited to get the experience. Congrats on accomplishing the new skill!
You are going to a job interview on my birthday...a lucky day ()! Best of luck to you!
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Strawberrykool
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Hello Everyone.
I must say reading everyones reply to this forum makes me all tingly inside I am a GPN and I have an interview next week 7/11 at st Joes hospital and I am so excited about working there. I know I'll get the job. I'm scared about people coding on me and stuff but I'm excited to get the experience. Congrats on accomplishing the new skill!