I’ve been working as an RN at Super Hospital for seven weeks now.
I’ve attempted a couple IVs, I’ve removed foleys, I’ve removed central lines
I’ve dealt with chest tubes, I’ve drawn blood
I’ve made my first minor but scary error in patient identification
I’ve had a patient try to climb me like a tree because he thought he was going to die
I’ve held the hands of frightened people dealing with illnesses they can’t pronounce
My preceptor has been exceptional
She asks for my opinion, she gives her advice
She makes herself available, she doesn’t loom over my shoulder
She looks things up when she doesn’t know the answer
She commiserates when the craziness of administration interferes with patient care
She puts up with my constant barrage of “why”
She laughs at my poop jokes
I really like what I’m doing, and I’m glad I struggles through all the garbage of nursing school and emerged an RN.
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March 28, 2008 at 2:42 pm
NNR
Thank god. I love those comments that say it’s worth it!! Way to be. 🙂
March 28, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Markie
Funny you should say that, I was thinking about you when I was writing it. I hope your current run of positivity (real word?) lasts!
March 30, 2008 at 6:47 am
dara
I’ve had a patient try to climb me like a tree because he thought he was going to die.
i love this one.
I can’t wait to be out of nursing school and be a REAL RN. 🙂
March 30, 2008 at 9:09 am
Markie
It was pretty intense.
Good luck on school!
It really is worth it. Really really.
April 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm
RehabRN
Congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your first year. Mine will be ending soon, but it’s really been amazing.
Being an RN is a wild, wonderful ride.
April 10, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Markie
Thanks for the comment.
As NNR put it, it’s great to hear positive feedback about being a nurse!