Been lurking around here for some time now and decided now was a good time to join up. I am a male nursing student in my 2nd semester of nursing school and........the thought that I made a huge mistake has been racing through my mind.
I don't know if nursing is right for me. I am so nervous during clinicals and often feel like a "deer in the headlights." I have also discovered that I do not enjoy patient interaction at all. I came into school all excited and motivated but quickly found during my 1st semester the reality of what being a nurse is (BTW, much respect to all RN's out there).
I have done clinicals on med-surge floors both semesters thus far and know 100%, absolutely that I want no part of med-surg upon graduation. Dear God I hate it!
I guess I need some ideas of things to look foward to while im still in school and what types of specialties might work for me. I had no healthcare working experience prior to nursing school so everything is new to me. Im interested in knowing more about psyc, radiology, PACU, OR and dialysis nursing but its more because I just dont know what exactly goes on in these places for an RN.
I worked so hard to get into nursing school and dont want to bail but I need something to latch onto to push me through to the end. HELP!!!
I enjoyed my clinicals in the ER the most. If I wanted to work in the ER for example, I would try either working as a tech in the ER while in nursing school or volunteering there in some capacity. This will make it much easier to get a job there as a new graduate. Also you can get Acls certified as that won't look bad on your resume either
Just wanted to update anyone who posted here with advice.
Had a great moment today in clinical. Inserted my 1st NG tube! Went incredibly smooth as well! No problems at all.
That said, im still not sure about nursing in the long run for me but I never thought I would ever do something like I did today. It was a huge confidence booster and I hope to try some other procedures that I have been shown in lab during clinical now.
rocksteady1
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Thank you once again for all the comments.
I am taking to heart everything im reading.
THANK YOU!