i have been a nurse for 9 months but i feel like i need some type of remediation.

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i have been a nurse for 9 months but i feel like i need some type of remediation. there are so many things i cant remember. in nursing school i pretty much did a brain dump after each test. it was so much information. any suggestions??

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

I've been a nurse 5 years now and still have those feelings....I think everyone does at some point. You know those magazines Nursing 2010, Nursing made incredibly easy, ect. Subscribe to them and with the subscription you get a database (online) of all their articles. I've found them to be helpful. Also, be patient with yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help - you have to gain experience. Alot of nursing can't be taught from textbooks.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
i have been a nurse for 9 months but i feel like i need some type of remediation. there are so many things i cant remember. in nursing school i pretty much did a brain dump after each test. it was so much information. any suggestions??

We all did the brain dump after tests. I still learn everyday even after 30 years. Nursing school teaches you to be safe......only time will and experience will help you to feel less.....lost. I still remember the first time I was the RN and I realized that my standard answer whether in school or as an aide "Let me get your nurse" was no longer effective as I was the nurse.....I went in the bathroom, threw up, washed my face, and returned to the patient. I introduced myself as his nurse and that I would find the answer for him. The next time I remember when a very critical patient came back from the OR on a ventricular assist device, I looked around for the senior leader on when I realized that I, was the "senior" nurse on.........give yourself a break, take your own pulse first, and you will be ok. Look for the certifications in your field of specialty. Go to seminars. ASK questions and listen to the answers. Now we have the internet to quickly explore disease processes or treatment standards. Don't be so hard on your self. In recognizing that you don't know it all makes you a safe and prudent practioner because to me that means you will ask questions when unsure and seek help when needed! YOu won't be afraid to ask :up:

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