Tiffanie7

Hello, I'm in a ASN-RN program; grad in Dec. Have felt pretty good about my clinical experiences thus far, however now we are starting OB and then PEDS in a few weeks and I am nervous as hell. Stepping way out of my comfort zone for both. I don't think I would be as nervous if we had already had the theory/lecture portion out of the way but we have not even started. Had a 6hr crash course pre-clinical lab day and some homework/worksheets to help prepare but thats it. Just looking for any advice/words of encouragement. What should I expect? It's a short rotation thank goodness. Just 4, 12hr shifts but still I hate not having a clue of what's gonna happen? Don't want the staff nurses thinking I'm completely incompetant either. Ugh...

16Fr/10ml foley catheter inserted, x1 attempt, return of 200ml clear, yellow urine flowing, connected to foley bag, pt states discomfort with initial insertion, denies any pain/discomfort at this time. Just an example of something I have written in the past. Can add in the 02: 02 sats @ 90%, raised HOB, administered 02 @ 2L NC, sats now 95%. Would also put in how I observed the pt breathing-labored, shallow; breath sounds.