What to expect as a new community RN

I've worked in a similar area. Be up on diabetes, addiction, domestic abuse. Most of the wound care was related to uncontrolled diabetes or some brilliant IV user abscess wounds.

Is there a seminar on personal safety?

Hi guys!

I'm just starting my first new job as a community nurse with Saint Elizabeth. I'm quite excited about it; the orientation so far has been great and the staff so far are awesome. I've mostly had in class training about the work environment, however, I am a recent graduate (I'm not technically a 'new' graduate anymore, as per HFO.. ha,) so this is my first job. I will begin begin precepting on Friday. I am aware that for community they would prefer to have a RN with hospital experience doing home care, however, hospital wages are competitive and I think this is a really good opportunity to learn. Regardless, the pay is great - I'm excited since I know it's hard to get a job where I live right now.

ANYWAYS!

I was wondering if any of you knew what were common illnesses, ailments, diseases, etc., you saw in the community and what to expect? I took an IV course at the hospital because I had limited experience with IV training (my friend blew my vein; I have a nasty bruise on the inside of my arm) I'd like to refresh myself... if anyone can help, that would be great. My community placement had NOTHING to do with nursing (I was in an office with social workers...) so working alone is completely new. I don't want to get myself too nervous and too worked up.

Thanks.

Mostly wound care and IV meds. Some pain and sypmton management for palliative, some injection teaching, some new diabetes teaching (insulin).

Not too many IV starts, but lots of IV meds.

good question I am also starting my first nrsg job in home care.

my community placement in 4th year was at a home health care agency and we had lots of wound care, IV meds, PICC line dressings and palliative care on a daily bases.

GOOD LUCK