At this point in my nursing career, I have experience in maternal health and labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care experience, neurology and neurosurgery, and currently I am leaning about trauma as I recently transferred to the surgical
intensive care unit, where I would like to stay once I graduate.
One of my weaknesses at this point is the fear of becoming a provider and the fact that in trauma and acute situation, I need to be there for my patient and I need to be able to make my decision quick based on the situation. At the same time, I strongly believe that by the time I graduate I will gain my confidence.
My four goals:
1) To be able to order correct diagnostic tests based on the assessment
2) To master my assessment skills
3) To be able to keep up with my assignments as I work full time and I am still in orientation
4) To be somewhat stress free during this semester and enjoy this learning experience