grayrsvp

The GREAT positive of Nursing is there are sooo many different areas that you can work in. And over 25 years I have come to realize that it is OK to search until you find the area that best utilizes your strengths. Some people are better at Urgent Care where as that nurse who can hold the hand of the dying patient and console the family are a special breed. Find your talent, and remember that we are all Human and make mistakes. Nurses don't talk about mistakes in person, almost a taboo. Its OK to admit a fear, or mistake and you would be surprised at how many nurses would agree and feel releived that someone else felt like them.

I have been in nursing for 25 years. I have made 3 med errors that I felt were Astounding that they occured, How did I do that? Simple, having too much distraction, too many people talking to me, the list can go on and on. I am a people pleaser so always jumping thru hoops to make everyone around OK. So these mistakes almost took me out of nursing, and make me second guess myself to the point I make even more mistakes. My best advice, Slow down, don't let people pressure you, do the best you can and just remember, You're Human. God Bless Nurses