Detail oriented sort of

I have an MSW but have been considering getting my RN. Only concern, other than paying for another degree, is details. I'm good at documenting, but w/my current position, I spend a lot of my time off doing progress notes and other paperwork. There just isn't enough time tomget it done in 40hours. As a result I worry that I'm maybe not detail oriented enough for nursing. Oh, and I'd like to do ER nursing, I'm great at juggling lots of things and competent... Anyway, please let me know if I'm wrong. Invoke I am. Thanks!!
Meant 'i hope' not invoke

Is there any RN out there who can manage her/his workload and documentation AND take lunch and breaks. Doubtful.

Quote from zichauIs there any RN out there who can manage her/his workload and documentation AND take lunch and breaks. Doubtful.

Details comes with time. You're going to have more than that to worry about.Just go for it...all will fall into place...

I've been an MSW for 12 years. The other providers where I work have the same problems I do with documentation. Mostly I'm curious if I'd be working all of my days off as a nurse.Thanks for the replies!

Depends on the type of nursing job. For hourly paid shiftwork (eg bedside nurse), when you're off, you're off. No bringing work home or coming in on a day off to do paperwork. However, there's usually lots of pressure to clock out on time. You may be running 12 hours straight trying to juggle patient needs but you're still supposed to somehow complete all documentation in between all of the various pressing needs demanding attention. If you're not done by clock out time, management may put the blame back on you for not managing your time, even if the workload would seem to make it impossible to do both patient care *and* documentation. Some people stay over and either get warnings from management for overtime or work off the clock (not supposed to, but...).