JamieN823

thank you !!! =)

I am new to the ER.. and I'm slowly evolving... I have an issue with starting IV's for some reason... I am fine to start one on a patient that has nice bulging or obvious veins.. but once I see someone whom I can only "feel" the vein.. I get nervous.. How do I overcome this? I feel like when I try.. maybe I don't go deep enough or what..? Any pointers on IV start? Thanks, Jamie

good answer!!!! =) I am new to ER also... very overwhelming, but great learning environment.. remember to breathe.. and know you can do it! have faith.. and in time you will be amazing! =)

sounds great! best of luck to you..! it is hard, but as everyone is saying.. in time you will get better.. work in the ER and you can work anywhere =)

maybe she wasn't smart enough to get through nursing school? lol.. kidding... that was mean.. :/ but i had to say it...!

vent away!! that is what we are all here for as well as learning :)

Thank you so much for your words.. All last night and today I have been in a slump! It's so hard to get out of.. I am only human- I have to realize that.. Sometimes I am too hard on myself and expect to know everything.. when in reality, that will never happen because I will be learning new things everyday. You made me feel better!!! Thank you again! :)

I am reading all these posts and I know exactly what you are talking about... I too am a new grad in the ER and I'm feeling pretty down... It is so fast paced and you think you are ahead until you're getting 2-3 more patients at once... Assessing your patients, lining and labbing, listening over head in case a dr calls back for admitting orders, safely medicating and monitoring your pt, starting a blood transfusion and much more is a tough job for anyone... It gets so overwhelming... I cried all night last night- I just felt so lost and slow... I've only been on orientation for a month.. which is going by fast.. and I'm just lost and feeling like I'm worthless...Everyone is saying I will pick up and speed comes with time... and that everyone feels lost.. but I just feel so alone... It's rough...