alikatsn

I, too, am interested in traveling and have done a lot of inquiring. Mostly what I come up with is, "at least" one year of experience preferably in your specialty. Also, if you would like to be in touch with the traveling scene, go to the Health Care Traveler's website, www.healthcaretraveler.com and either read the information there or, if you prefer, you may sign up for a free magazine subscription; the magazine itself is very nicely done and is loaded with tips, articles and advice.

Hi, If I weren't such a new grad myself I might have some advice to give you, sorry. The reason I felt compelled to answer your post was because I couldn't believe I was reading the words you wrote; you sound so much like me. I have said and felt everything you have written! I've been working in a surgical ICU since June and am so overwhelmed I have decided to look into something different. Like you, I feel there are a million things to remember, I don't think I've EVER left on time, I know I am slow but don't know where the shortcuts are. One time my 12-hour shift turned into a 16 hour shift because I was so far behind and was having a hard time figuring out how to properly chart all the happenings of the day. I didn't even take a break that day. All the advice I have been given is to give myself time, not to be so hard on myself, things will get better as I work out the things that slow me down, like not being sure if I know all the steps of a procedure I've done before or thinking with my feet instead of my head. I know with time things do get better. Good luck, I hope traveling works out for you. Ali