sam26

Thanks for all the encouragment. My husband said he's going to remind me of how I'm feeling now in a few months and I'll probably laugh. I guess I feel like I should know all this because I'm not a new grad. The DON knew my experience and work hx. before she hired me so they should know I need extensive training, right? I'm the first to say I'm not comfortable with a procedure or I don't know how, my fear is once I'm done with training and I run across things I don't know. Thanks again everyone, I feel more confident about going in on Tues.

I need everyones help, I have been an LPN for a little over 2 yrs, out of which a 1 1/2yrs. was in a methadone clinic. I feel so handicapped in my nursing skills! Today was my first day at an urgent care clinic and I'm feeling so insecure. I couldn't remember needle gauges for IM's, never did an EKG, didn't know decadron was to be mixed with the phenergan.....and on and on. I really want this job and want to learn but I feel as though once I'm off training I won't be able to work independently and don't want to overwhelm other nurses with constant questions. I told them I felt like a new grad, they just laughed and said I'd get the hang of it. Truth is, I'm scared! I have been studying non-stop since I got home. Should I tell them I'm not experienced enough for this job? Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated, negative or positive you won't hurt my feelings.