Will they hire me?

[fathernurse2b]

I work as a safety officer at a hospital. I just did a presentation on tranfering patients safely from bed to stretcher. I presented the information to all the nurse managers,DON and my director. I just feel like I did a horrible job. I fumbled over words, could hardly log roll the patient the get the transfer device underneath the patient. This ticked me off:angryfirewhen they would ask me a question the DON would answer for me like it was her presentation. I start nursing school in Fall 06 when I finish I would like to work here but the way that presentation went I don't know if they will hire me. My partner said it was fine and he is satisfied with it. But I wanted to really impress them and I just don't think I did. :smackingf

[-Midget-]

Interesting. Thanks for the quick response! :)

[banditrn]

Fathernurse - sometimes public speaking is an acquired skill. I can remember when I was in school - and sweating and stuttering during a presentation.

Now, many years later I can speak to a crowd with no preparation, if it's a subject I'm familiar with, and have no problems. In fact, I greatly enjoy it. :)

Not everyone will excel at public speaking, but it's the fact that you CARED enough to want to do well, that says a lot about you!

[fathernurse2b]

I'm not a nurse. I start nursing school in the fall. I've worked at this hospital for about 3 years as the coordinator of the back injury prevention program. I have to do in-service after in-service throughout the hospital. Whenever the hospital gets new equipment I train the staff on how to use it properly. I also speak at workshop that talks about taking care of your back.