Proper etiquette for a share day in Endoscopy Unit

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Specializes in ER, OR, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, OPEN HEART.

Hi all, I just intereviewed for a possible transfer to an endoscopy unit. I have been asked to do a share day next week. In all my years of nursing I've never been requested to do a share day prior to being hired. What is the proper etiquette for an experienced nurse during a share day on the unit. Should I just observe and ask questions about how things are done, or should I be an active participant in the patient's care? Thanks for your help everyone.

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Are you there to learn or do you already know how to care for patients pre/post-endoscopy? My suggestion would be to not practice outside your level of skills and abilities. So, if you do not know how to care for an endoscopy patient--don't--observe instead, asking questions appropriately, observing, etc.

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