From MS/Tele floor to ER nurse

Hi everyone,

Just wanted some input. I just transferred from MS/Tele floor to ER and I am on my 4th week of orientation. I have been a floor nurse for 5 years, but moving to ER just feels like I don't know anything. My IV skills aren't up to par. My assessments out the window and charting is just not there. Please give some pointers. Most days are not great. I enjoy what I am learning, etc. but am so stressed and just feel all thumbs and stupid. Need advice please

Welcome to the ER. All the things you are saying are normal. It was a weird transition for me too, but over time it became my life and I love it now. Ride it out the best you can and just accept that you don't know everything, and thats ok. p.s. my iv skills sucked something fierce when I went down. Practice practice practice.

Thank you. I'm just tough on myself. I do love it and enjoy the rush at times. Thanks again.

I started in the ED as a new grad. I could barely get a line in a healthy young person with huge veins. Practice! Focusedassessments with occasional extras depending on the ESI and vital signs are a huge component of time management. Ask questions and get involved with patient populations you're unfamiliar with. Go with the flow and it will all come with time.

Quote from rpedroso1963Hi everyone,Just wanted some input. I just transferred from MS/Tele floor to ER and I am on my 4th week of orientation. I have been a floor nurse for 5 years, but moving to ER just feels like I don't know anything. My IV skills aren't up to par. My assessments out the window and charting is just not there. Please give some pointers. Most days are not great. I enjoy what I am learning, etc. but am so stressed and just feel all thumbs and stupid. Need advice please