UpinawayRN

Six Second ECG Simulator This site is the best I have seen. It's a simulator so you can practice and "play" game interpreting.

What I notice is confidence, an eagerness to learn, and professionalism. If you don't feel yet confident, act as though you are until you really are. Read up as much as you can after clinicals on your own time to process what you were trying to accomplish for the day. Ask questions when you don't understand. We all started where you are.

I don't think I could MAKE myself say, "Thank you for choosing our hospital when you have so many others to choose from". (which is in our script as well) with scripts!

What a scary reminder of how MUCH responsibility a nurse has. Even giving a med as ordered can cost you a lawsuit! It is good to read through these sometimes, ridiculous scenarios. With computerized charting, I think it can lead to potentially more lawsuits than old school.

Your post was hysterical BTW!!

Ohh..so true. And on your days off, you have to ask the kids what the date is. You get back your kids's assignment sheets with a weeks worth of your signatures and reallize you have put RN after every single signature. (teacher must think I am REALLY full of myself) You intended on getting the laundry done, but discover febreeze can work in a pinch You serve the "healthy" cereal to your kids for DINNER You have no recollection of conversations with family and friends..and are probably seen as a "flake":confused:

I think the complaints about it prolonging assessments are generally due to acutally being in the room, and pt reallizing that they need/want a dozen different things while someone is there, does actually hold up a report. Not to mention, the "could you plug my charger in, get me some ice water, turn me. etc.. it really does lead to a longer report. Honestly. Report should be given at desk, then, quick intro to next nurse comming on at bedside. Of course ANY conversation with pt is going to prolong report.

Loud sticker on front of charts help, as does the chart "checkers" routinely checking through to make sure forms are carried out. I think they also just started changing the color of scip pt charts. Religiously dating foleys also.

You just have to go for it and forget that someone else can lead you into the right direction. YOU are your own coach and are capable of doing what you need to do. Just get started, and go from there. The more you lay around worrying, the worse it will get. If you fail, so what, learn from it and go on. You can't rely on other people to coach you into it. You give it a try, keep trying until you get it!! So what if it take multiple attempts. Many of us have been there!!

Thus far, this year, I have mostly experienced a very positive experience while working with newer nurses. It has been a give and take, but am mostly am in awe of the the newer nurses who I have come in contact with. I learn from them( as I have been out of school many years) . Most stories are second hand, but aside from one or two, I am very impressed with those I directly have contact with! Especially those who offer help when needed, and ask for help when needed!

Don't do it if it is causing more anxiety and panic, taking a toll on your well-being. It is not a job for just anyone. I respect the advice of the other posters, but it is OK to respectfully ask that you not be charge, and not feel the least bit guilty about it. Lot's of nurses I work with don't want it, I myself wouldn't do it at this time, Don't do it for others. Only you know what's best for you right now, and it is not the best position for someone with panic and anxiety regardless of what others "see" on the outside.

As to respond to your original concern about being deaf in 1 ear, one of our BEST, most respected guys in ICU is the same. Also, to get off topic, I have worked with an OB doc with one eye, the other a prosthetic, (which always had me wondering how he arrived at work all hour of the night driving without the "normal" peripheral vision.) Do not let your physical limitations get in the way if you are determined to do what it takes. And, it is not for the Universe to decide, it is for you to get out there and give it a go!! No excuses, if you fail at one, learn, move on and get to the next!!

This pt did NOT die. Just went downhill fast before I received her and it was a juggling act to keep her stablized for 13 hrs. If you need more info, you are missing the whole point. Thanks for the concern.

Leslie, she did not . Continued with a cocky attitude.

Also, it was more of a "hey come here I want to show you somthing!" ME, " ok" (follow along) the get sideswiped. I had all night earned respect and confidence of this fam, ( one a nurse) busted my a## to care for her, and the shifts ends on a sour note. I cannot tell you how infuriated I am, as I confronted this person in a professional manner but she insisted she had to "show me". I spent 2 hours after work helping the family with emotional and logistics for out of towners. Hope this makes another think before trying that again!