jjolson4120

Does anyone out there use self scheduling? My unit is looking at implementing it, and I was just wondering what the pros and cons are to it???!!! THANKS!

I am actually a new grad who is in her 6th week of orientation. I am orienting to a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, which is EXTREMELY specialized...and something you barely even touch on in nursing school. The first two weeks were really overwhelming...very scary for a new grad. It seem like the 3rd week though, things started falling into place. My preceptor kind of turned me loose on that 3rd week. It was like I was almost forced into organizing (which was a GOOD thing). Also, her and I would sit down in the morning before we left the confrence room, and she would ask me how I felt about the day, what did I need help with. I find that I am a lot more comfortable if I can organize my shift without maybe telling her each step that I am going to perform: organize it in my head, on my cheat sheet. (She is always double checking that things are done, but this way it is MY routine, not hers.) Also, something that my preceptor did right off the bat, was to ask me what is going on in my life outside of work. Sometimes, orietees are having other stressors outside of work that may be affecting their mind at work. My preceptor also makes sure to have lunch with me if at all possible...it is kind of our down time to catch up on the day and talk about my/her concerns. I don't know if any of this helps...I hope so! Good Luck with everything. PLease let me know if you have any other questions!!!