Joankim

I am in orientation currently, have been a nurse for 21 yrs, but out of the hospital setting for several years. I am remembering now how humbling orientation is. It is uncomfortable having someone constantly checking up on you, and calling you on thing that are not done correctly. I also remember what it is like to be on the precptor end of things. It takes a lot of patience and understanding. I keep reminiding myself to take advantage of the help while it available and to give mnyself a break. I feel very inept at times because I am slow... it takes forever to find supplies for the first time, to chart in the computer and to even call the pharmacy, because I don't know the number and have to look it up! Thing get better every day, and it is somethiong we have to go thru to "get there" And yes, there were days when I dreaded having to precept. I just wanred my own pts and to do my own thing! So I need to remember that when I am being precepted as well. We are only humans who are working very hard! [This message has been edited by Joankim (edited September 02, 2000).]