We finally got our preceptor assignments today! I don't think I mentioned that my Plan A went totally out the window d/t a bunch of changes at the hospital I wanted to preept at. Plus, over the summer I thought a lot more about what sort of nursing I want to get into and realized that working on a telemetry floor would be a great start to either the ER or the ICU...and maybe someday a heart transplant unit (a girl can dream).
So, I ended up getting assigned to a "tele" floor at a big hospital about 20 miles from my house. The drive will stink, but I am hoping it will all be worth it. Plus, this hospital is new-grad friendly. Yippee!
I have not had any clinical rotations at this hospital so I know absolutely NOTHING about how things work over there. And yay...I get to learn yet another charting system....my favorite stress-free activity. Ha! Luckily we get a 2-day class on how to use the system...so hopefully that will be beneficial and I won't feel like a complete moron my first day.
Oh, and did I mention I'm working the NIGHT SHIFT?!?!?!?!?!? If anyone has tips for transitioning between days/nights, let me know! Somehow I have to get on a day schedule for Thursdays and Fridays...good times are ahead!
