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I should warn you readers, proceed with caution if you're not a nurse because there's only a 50% chance you'll actually understand what I'm saying...
I have a bad habit of complaining about my job yet I'm not necessarily an activist when it comes to trying to change positions. I'm constantly searching for other jobs but when it comes to actually applying for them, I hesitate. Moreover, I overanalyze; I weigh the pros and cons, I remember that I'm fortunate enough to go on vacation whenever I want for however long I want without actually losing much money. That, and I love my coworkers. It's a win-win really.
Plus, I like knowing what to expect. For instance, I've been orienting this new hire and I told her what to anticipate with our patients: Patient A is hypotensive and hasn't had labs in several days, chances are his hemoglobin is low and he's hypotensive because of it. Patient B is probably bradycardic because he's on too much metoprolol. Sure enough, when we came to work the second night, I was right. Patient A needed a blood transfusion, and B's metoprolol was discontinued. In other words, I know I'm good at my job and yet, it's not enough. I pride myself on hard work and being able to adapt to change, and I feel so stagnant most nights at work, I hate that feeling.
I know I need a change, I just don't know if I'm ready? I always thought I was one of those people that was able to adapt to change easily but not so much anymore.
So, stay tuned I tell myself.
I have a bad habit of complaining about my job yet I'm not necessarily an activist when it comes to trying to change positions. I'm constantly searching for other jobs but when it comes to actually applying for them, I hesitate. Moreover, I overanalyze; I weigh the pros and cons, I remember that I'm fortunate enough to go on vacation whenever I want for however long I want without actually losing much money. That, and I love my coworkers. It's a win-win really.
Plus, I like knowing what to expect. For instance, I've been orienting this new hire and I told her what to anticipate with our patients: Patient A is hypotensive and hasn't had labs in several days, chances are his hemoglobin is low and he's hypotensive because of it. Patient B is probably bradycardic because he's on too much metoprolol. Sure enough, when we came to work the second night, I was right. Patient A needed a blood transfusion, and B's metoprolol was discontinued. In other words, I know I'm good at my job and yet, it's not enough. I pride myself on hard work and being able to adapt to change, and I feel so stagnant most nights at work, I hate that feeling.
I know I need a change, I just don't know if I'm ready? I always thought I was one of those people that was able to adapt to change easily but not so much anymore.
So, stay tuned I tell myself.