I am going to be starting a nursing program soon but as for the physical demands, I have no idea what to expect. I'm scared that I'm not physically strong enough to handle it over time? What I mean is that I'm afraid of not being strong enough to lift heavy things (like machinery) or turn/transport patients bigger than me? But I have seen plenty and plenty of nurses that are my size or smaller do their job no problem. (or they can just be physically strong despite their body size).
Right now, i'm trying to exercise more to build endurance and stamina before the program starts. May I please ask your advice?
May I please ask about your experiences bout the physical expectations of nursing and how you dealt with it?
Also, how did you deal with 12 hours shift day after day?
Yes, I have seen lift team work out their schedule to lift a patient together but I wasn't sure about transporting patients/machinery or anything else so I was worried about doing it myself.
I'll keep your advice in mind. thanks again for posting! :)
Summers3
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Hi, runbabyrn.
Yes, I have seen lift team work out their schedule to lift a patient together but I wasn't sure about transporting patients/machinery or anything else so I was worried about doing it myself.
I'll keep your advice in mind. thanks again for posting! :)