I've been doing this for 9 months now and I'm still feeling over whelmed. There's so much that I have to stay on top of and I feel like there's a lot being expected from me as someone who's worked as an LVN previous. I don't know if I'm just lazy or am I missing something. I typically was the slower one in the classroom, always the one asking the most questions. So I don't know if this stuff will come to me eventually or am I going to be stuck at the pace I'm at right now.
This was awesome! thanks so much for posting this! I think this is a great approach and very helpful to go through before I get started in my first position next week
ME. Im that nurse that comes in right at 7, lol. But I'm in ICU so maybe that's why. My other coworkers come in early but I can function without looking my patient up because I either have 1 patient or just two. Coming in early makes me anxious actually because I hate waiting around. But I agree, head to toe and seeing your patient will ALWAYS be the first thing I do and check medications just in case the nurse did not give the 0700/1900 medication. Always ask for help and accept it when you get offered help.
Thank you for sharing your perspectives as an ICU nurse! Having a 4:1 ratio, I simply like having that background information before clocking in so I have a general understanding of who I'm dealing with. Glad we both agree on the importance of completing our assessments first and checking meds so we can map out the flow of our shifts :D
@@CMoneyRN Please come to ICU! So much to learn and you never get bored. My coworkers who started in IMC all say it really is a whole other world despite them being having experience in critical care as well. Id think you'd enjoy it! Been in ICU for almost 3 years and haven't regretted it :)
Nobody should be working unpaid. Looking up patients before you are clocked in is work and is technically a HIPPA violation. I used to do this too until someone in my company got fired for it. It was a huge eye opening moment for me. You should be able to do your work while you are getting paid for it. If it is not possible, than changes need to be made. Yes I arrive ten minutes early so I can put my stuff away, grab my tools out of my locker, write down my assignment, and look up who I'm getting report from. That's it. Looking up patient info is work, doing it off the clock is working unpaid which is a HIPPA violation and labor law violation.
Hi Chris, I'm also a new grad that's going to be working in the IMC soon. Any advice on how to make the learning curve a little lower? I'm really nervous ol
Hey Gabe! Thanks for reaching out. As a new grad, I went through an IMC course and residency program at my hospital that helped me gain a better understanding of what to expect on IMC. When it comes to advice, go into your preceptorship with an open mind and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most of the skills I picked up so far I’ve gotten just from doing different tasks. When an opportunity comes up on the floor that involves something you’ve never done before, be quick to lend a helping hand. Hope this helps and please share this video to your fellow new grad classmates 😊
Great video! New grad rn here and 4 weeks into orientation. I feel so lost sometimes and have so much trouble with organization. 😢
Awesome video, really needed this guidance as a new grad cardiac/telemetry nurse. Thank you!
I've been doing this for 9 months now and I'm still feeling over whelmed. There's so much that I have to stay on top of and I feel like there's a lot being expected from me as someone who's worked as an LVN previous. I don't know if I'm just lazy or am I missing something. I typically was the slower one in the classroom, always the one asking the most questions. So I don't know if this stuff will come to me eventually or am I going to be stuck at the pace I'm at right now.
It will come to you! It just takes time and practice.
I do similar things at work too! Great tips!
Thank you Tiffany! Glad you found this video helpful 😊
This was awesome! thanks so much for posting this! I think this is a great approach and very helpful to go through before I get started in my first position next week
Great tips! Keep up the good work!
Breathe Easy Thank you Aimee 😁 please share the link with any nurse friends that may find this helpful 🙏🏽
ME.
Im that nurse that comes in right at 7, lol. But I'm in ICU so maybe that's why. My other coworkers come in early but I can function without looking my patient up because I either have 1 patient or just two. Coming in early makes me anxious actually because I hate waiting around.
But I agree, head to toe and seeing your patient will ALWAYS be the first thing I do and check medications just in case the nurse did not give the 0700/1900 medication.
Always ask for help and accept it when you get offered help.
Thank you for sharing your perspectives as an ICU nurse! Having a 4:1 ratio, I simply like having that background information before clocking in so I have a general understanding of who I'm dealing with. Glad we both agree on the importance of completing our assessments first and checking meds so we can map out the flow of our shifts :D
@@CMoneyRN I did medsurg with 7 patients prior to ICU so I understand, aha. Thanks again CMONEY! Looking forward to more videos.
ZiMakeUp thank you!!! The ICU is where I really want to work next
@@CMoneyRN Please come to ICU! So much to learn and you never get bored. My coworkers who started in IMC all say it really is a whole other world despite them being having experience in critical care as well. Id think you'd enjoy it! Been in ICU for almost 3 years and haven't regretted it :)
Great tips!!!!
G Ferrer thanks for the support! Please share the link to anyone that may find this helpful 😊
Nobody should be working unpaid. Looking up patients before you are clocked in is work and is technically a HIPPA violation. I used to do this too until someone in my company got fired for it. It was a huge eye opening moment for me. You should be able to do your work while you are getting paid for it. If it is not possible, than changes need to be made. Yes I arrive ten minutes early so I can put my stuff away, grab my tools out of my locker, write down my assignment, and look up who I'm getting report from. That's it. Looking up patient info is work, doing it off the clock is working unpaid which is a HIPPA violation and labor law violation.
Fair point.
Hi Chris,
I'm also a new grad that's going to be working in the IMC soon. Any advice on how to make the learning curve a little lower? I'm really nervous ol
Hey Gabe! Thanks for reaching out. As a new grad, I went through an IMC course and residency program at my hospital that helped me gain a better understanding of what to expect on IMC. When it comes to advice, go into your preceptorship with an open mind and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most of the skills I picked up so far I’ve gotten just from doing different tasks. When an opportunity comes up on the floor that involves something you’ve never done before, be quick to lend a helping hand. Hope this helps and please share this video to your fellow new grad classmates 😊