N is for Nursing
August 20, 2008 at 3:08 am 4 comments
Come on….you knew that N would be something to do with nursing, didnt you?
What a good time to talk about what I want out of my nursing career. I have spent many years bouncing around to the different departments of medicine, and working back office in them. That has given me the chance to explore my areas of interest.
I dont particularly care for primary care. I understand the importance of it, but it is incredibly mundane.
I loved OB/GYN, and could see working there or Labor and Delivery. The birthing process from conception through delivery is amazing.
I love the ER. I cant get enough of it. (maybe that will change) I love the shifts, I love working nights, I love the comraderie, and even the action! I just love the ER.
So basically… first choice ER, second choice L&D, third choice Urgent Care.
Can you tell that I’m excited?
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alicia | August 20, 2008 at 12:07 pm
yuppeee I am excited too!! ohh ER would be soo fun! yay for nursing!
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alicia | August 20, 2008 at 12:07 pm
yuppeee I am excited too!! ohh ER would be soo fun! yay for nursing!
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Mom In Scrubs | August 20, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Yay!! I would add another on your possibilities list. ICU. It’s what I did for 6 years and it was time SO well invested. Patient load is low (1-3 usually), scope of practice is huge, and you get the really sick ones, AFTER they clear the ER. There are nights of wild non-stop action, and there are kick up your feet and read a book (or learn something new) nights. And seriously, ICU experience is a resume plus plus plus. It’ll take you anywhere in nursing that you want to go.
I think with your smarts and your drive, it would be a perfect place for you. And if you decide you want an ICU specialty, pick what you want: neuro, cardio, surg, neonatal, peds, and so on. I surely think you would love it.
And yes, I think you could read the Palahnuik book in 5 weeks. You could probably read it in 5 days if you have the time!
G
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Mom In Scrubs | August 20, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Yay!! I would add another on your possibilities list. ICU. It’s what I did for 6 years and it was time SO well invested. Patient load is low (1-3 usually), scope of practice is huge, and you get the really sick ones, AFTER they clear the ER. There are nights of wild non-stop action, and there are kick up your feet and read a book (or learn something new) nights. And seriously, ICU experience is a resume plus plus plus. It’ll take you anywhere in nursing that you want to go.
I think with your smarts and your drive, it would be a perfect place for you. And if you decide you want an ICU specialty, pick what you want: neuro, cardio, surg, neonatal, peds, and so on. I surely think you would love it.
And yes, I think you could read the Palahnuik book in 5 weeks. You could probably read it in 5 days if you have the time!
G