Nursing 2 Med Surg clinical

[Bphoenix15]

Hey guys!

nursing 1 student here (trying to make it to n2.)

So our clinical rotation for N2 is med surg. Which is exciting yes, but I’m also incredibly nervous.

Ive passed out before (not in class, I was younger but our N1 clinicals were at long term rehab and nursing home facilities.

I guess what I’m asking here is how in depth did yalls med surg clinical go and do you have any tips for NOT passing out?

[la.enfermera, ADN, RN]

My beginning to Med Surg clinical was on a PostOp floor.. I mostly remember care plans, Ndx, researching meds prior to clinical.

Skills included monitoring drains (JP, HemoVac); hanging IV primary lines and IVPB (we didn't start IVs until intermediate Med Surg); Foley insertion & care; wound care. We also spent one day in the OR and had to write a report on the nurse's role in the OR (witnessing informed consent, scrub nurse).

Basically, you'll learn the basics to MedSurg. Remember, you are NOT expected to know everything, yet. Research your meds, watch YouTube videos on skills, and ask questions!

Be sure to eat breakfast, even if it's just toast with PB on it. Bring snacks (nuts, yogurt) to eat during a break. Drink plenty of water!

[smuin538, ADN, RN]

15 minutes ago, andreaest said:

My beginning to Med Surg clinical was on a PostOp floor.. I mostly remember care plans, Ndx, researching meds prior to clinical.

Skills included monitoring drains (JP, HemoVac); hanging IV primary lines and IVPB (we didn't start IVs until intermediate Med Surg); Foley insertion & care; wound care. We also spent one day in the OR and had to write a report on the nurse's role in the OR (witnessing informed consent, scrub nurse).

Basically, you'll learn the basics to MedSurg. Remember, you are NOT expected to know everything, yet. Research your meds, watch YouTube videos on skills, and ask questions!

Be sure to eat breakfast, even if it's just toast with PB on it. Bring snacks (nuts, yogurt) to eat during a break. Drink plenty of water!

I agree with all of this and would like to add--don't do anything you aren't comfortable doing! I know instructors/programs vary somewhat in what they allow students to do at clinicals, but if you are not comfortable doing something, let the nurse you're working with and your clinical instructor know and ask them to either show you or work through the skill with you step by step.