On my own

I've been told that I will officially be off orientation at the end of this month. I'm scared and don't feel nearly prepared enough. I'm told by my peers that this is an expected reaction. I've had a great preceptor. Essentially she has allowed me to be going it on my own but she is always an ear shot away if I need her. I am beginging to know and build a rapport with the Sr Attendings and some of the Interns that have been with us for the last rotation. Jan marks a new rotation, time for all the new interns to come in so time to learn new names and new faces. So, as of Feb 2011 I will be on my own, an official ICU RN! I plan to keep a similiar schedule, 84 hrs, NOC and weekends. I really enjoy the team I currently work with. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my Supervisor will be able to accomodate. I thought I would add a little nursing humor; a great tool I learned to use in times of uncertainty or stress.

 So, wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts come the first of Feb.