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Thank you so much for your reply. VERY helpful and considerate of you for taking the time to post some helpful tips.

Can anyone give me an idea of/examples of PACU charting or nurses notes. This is a new area of nursing to me and quite different from med/sx charting. Thank you

I think this does sound stressful, but in a different way than the floor. The floor to me is discouraging in the fact that 5-6 patients can have life-threatening complications and a multitude of conditions/co-morbidity, while I must juggle the management of their safety -- this just seems so unrealistic and unsafe at times. The short stay setting, if I understand correctly, is more busy stress, and of course monitoring for post-op/ post-procedural complications.

Wow! Really? I didn't think it would be so chaotic in that area. How many patients are generally assigned to one nurse, and is it mostly same day procedures? Thank you for the response. You have been very helpful.

I am a new grad with six months on my own on a very busy medical floor. I am looking in to working in a SSU, and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of a typical day in that setting. I love to teach, like to stay busy, but am quite overwhelmed by the pressure of having 5-6 patients on the floor I currently work on. I am also looking for more of a less stressful environment that is more organized. I appreciate any feedback -- thanks:D

I can't thank you all enough for your time and inspirational words. I would certainly love a copy of your template, and any other tips you have to offer. I have made a conscious decision to go in each day with a positive mindset, looking at difficult times and situations as a learning experience.

As a new grad I am coming up on 3 months off preceptorship on a very busy medical floor. We generally have 4-5 patients and cover LVN's. I was never started off with moderate acuity patients and was floated on my 2nd day on my own. This is tough, but I feel it is also a blessing, as I am learning a lot. My problem is I feel so completely overwhelmed, stressed and barely even able to get to my charting done until 5 or 6 some days. I am constantly worried my patients are going to crash or "go bad" with any change in baseline due to many critical assessment team interventions I have witnessed. I also worry about making errors or getting sued. I have been told I am doing well, a good critical thinker, but that I stress and take things too seriously. How do I learn what to freak out about and what to take lightly? Will this come with time? I am so burnt out already. Does anyone have any words of wisdom or tips. Thank you!!!!

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to reply to my post. It is very helpful to get advice from a professional. It was very insightful to hear your opinion, and I know how important it is to stick it out to gain perspective and experience -- I just worry about my body and personal life. Thank you again and I will truly consider your words of wisdom.

I am a new grad in the ICU, which I adore. I absolutely love the detailed assessment, pathophysiology, patient/family teaching and interaction and teamwork. The course load and only option to work nights is taking its toll on my health and marriage. Can anyone offer a little advice and insight regarding the Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse's role, day-to-day job description and the possibility of entering this interesting area of nurisng as a new graduatue. Thank you :)

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to reply, and I will certainly take that into consideration. :nuke:

What expereince is most specific and appropriate to list on my resume for a Surgial floor position ? I have a great resume, attended a summer practicum but I am having trouble narrowing my exprience down to short specific points. Thanks

Thank you so much for your help. I truly appreciate your time and suggestions. Thank you!!

Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to organize your patient care in clinical/hospital day? I am also trying to find a book on nursing prioritizing or organizing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to organize your patient care in clinical/hospital day? I am also trying to find a book on nursing prioritizing or organizing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks