The time has finally come. After running around like a madwoman for the past week, getting physicals, immunizations, and re-certifications, I’m finally ready to go back to work. Tonight will be my first shift back, and I have to admit, I’m incredibly nervous. I need to lie down and take a nap to prep for my overnight shift, but I doubt I’ll get much sleep, thanks to the butterflies in my stomach working overtime. It’s been a year since I’ve worked as an R.N. in the States, and nursing here is a whole different ball game from nursing in Australia. Here, I’m expected to be more aggressive and autonomous. Here, I actually have to do head-to-toe assessments, start my own IVs, chart, and truly manage my patients’ care. I haven’t done any of that in a very long time. I really hope it’s like riding a bicycle and all of my skills will come back to me once I’m on the floor and working. Nonetheless, I have a feeling it’s going to be a very rough and stress-laden night. I have to dive back in at some point, though, so I might as well do it now. I’m just going to stay positive and think good thoughts. Wish me luck!
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