One Year In
So, I have officially been a registered nurse for a year. I can't believe it has been a year, since I really don't feel any different than I did a year ago!
So after a year, I have realized a few things:
1. I could never be a med-surge floor nurse. You guys must have the patience of saints. We board a lot of admitted patients in our ED - that is tough work.
2. I don't think anyone has or goes to a doctor's office. I'm confused about why I can never get an appointment - they clearly aren't seeing patients - they are sending them all to the ED.
3. I don't like management.
4. Travelers are great to fill out your staff but they are the most complaining bunch of people I have ever met.
5. Please do everything you can to control your diabetes or not develop it. If I see one more infected to the bone toe I will vomit.
6. 27 years old is far too young to be on the liver transplant list because of alcoholic induced cirohsiss.
7. Med students are annoying as all get out - especially in July.
8. I like Urgent Care - use it, please.
9. I love both Haldol and Ativan.
10. I find many days I am working for my fellow nurses and not necessarily for my patients. I feel stronger about showing up to make sure my workmates don't have to work harder than normal than I feel about showing up for my patients. There is probably something wrong with that, but as long as I keep showing up and doing my part, I guess it doesn't matter what gets me there.
That is all.
So after a year, I have realized a few things:
1. I could never be a med-surge floor nurse. You guys must have the patience of saints. We board a lot of admitted patients in our ED - that is tough work.
2. I don't think anyone has or goes to a doctor's office. I'm confused about why I can never get an appointment - they clearly aren't seeing patients - they are sending them all to the ED.
3. I don't like management.
4. Travelers are great to fill out your staff but they are the most complaining bunch of people I have ever met.
5. Please do everything you can to control your diabetes or not develop it. If I see one more infected to the bone toe I will vomit.
6. 27 years old is far too young to be on the liver transplant list because of alcoholic induced cirohsiss.
7. Med students are annoying as all get out - especially in July.
8. I like Urgent Care - use it, please.
9. I love both Haldol and Ativan.
10. I find many days I am working for my fellow nurses and not necessarily for my patients. I feel stronger about showing up to make sure my workmates don't have to work harder than normal than I feel about showing up for my patients. There is probably something wrong with that, but as long as I keep showing up and doing my part, I guess it doesn't matter what gets me there.
That is all.
posted by Shannon @ 9:05 PM
4 Comments:
At 8:19 AM,
The Triage Queen said…
I thought just the OB offices sent their patients in to the hospital. If a patient calls the OB with a stubbed to, they say - go to OB TRIAGE......please, leave a bed for the women in labor.....
Congrats on making it your first year. I don't know how you work in the ED!!!
At 2:00 PM,
nati said…
I stumbled across this blog while looking at new grad nursing stuff. After reading your stories I honestly think I go to the nursing school you went to! And working in an ED is just like you said! I have worked in one as a tech for 2 years! Congrats on making it through your first year! I haven't even graduated yet!!!!
At 11:59 AM,
GLR BSN said…
You haven't posted in a while - hope all is well!
I am in the same boat as you -a little over a year ago.
New grad, yr-long ED fellowship post-NCLEX with heavy concentration in ICU/CCU courses.
It's very encouraging to read your posts - PLEASE MAKE MORE!!!
At 6:25 PM,
CxJvak said…
I know it's been almost a year since you've posted, but I'll follow just for being in a similar boat and this statement.
"Med students are annoying as all get out - especially in July"
Being married to one, I agree.
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