Tried an 8-week orientation time on a busy med-surg unit, and sweeties, it ain't working! This ole gal can't work fast enough on med-surg with highly acute patients...and my confidence has tanked. BIGTIME.
Going to be job-hunting----there's only med-surg jobs available at the hospital---and am scared purple. What sort of nursing areas might be good for a slow-coach-sort BSN-RN?
Leaning more towards clinic-type, home settings, or towards a more chronic patient....
My first 6 years in nursing were spent primarily "nursing charts", along with assessments of chronic pts. in home settings. (Developmentally disabled persons.) Good work, but burned out and took a couple years stopout, then returned to work.
Yes, I took a refresher course before trying hospital nursing. Needed every bit of help possible....
Strengths: Don't mind detailed paperwork--in fact, I enjoy it--and have analytical mind. Love teaching (professional Red Cross instructor). It's a cliche, but I ***really like*** being able to nurture and "cuddle" patients when caring for them.
Weaknesses: Can't handle med-surg speeds in a hospital. Very little acute care experience.
Would greatly appreciate any/all suggestions about areas to try and/or areas to avoid. Thanks a million!
