Boring
I think I figured out why this blog is pretty boring, it’s reflecting my life.
I mean, I go to TAFE, study, sleep, eat. That’s about it. I have one day a week of placement, which is pretty boring in itself, most of my day is spent doing tasks which are really in an AIN’s scope, with one or two “oh neat” opportunities if I’m lucky.
Frankly, this stinks, but there really isn’t anything I can do about it; I find the med/surg ward to be incredibly, incredibly boring. I don’t seem to be learning anything, I’ve done more bed-changes than my first placement at a freakin aged care facility. Last placement was OK because my facilitator made it good, but I’m still trying to figure out our new one. He’s good, but very different.
I think the main problem is just there’s no real acuity to the patients. They’re all stable, just pottering around waiting for discharge.
That’s boring.
I’m boring.
This is boring.
I want more.
I will have more.
September 6th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
It is probably boring because there is nothing left to challenge you at this point of time.
I hate to sound like an old f_ _t, but it’s part of the learning process. You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. All nurses go through it, as you would already realise.
I am sure your other class mates are going through the same thing, so have a talk to them. They may have some suggestions for you.
Once you finish your studies you can specialise in anything that takes your fancy and you will have more. The world will be your (Sydney rock) oyster.
On the other hand, perhaps nursing is the wrong career choice for you. With that comes frustration and a feeling of despair. Anyway it’s food for thought. Hang in there, you will be amazed where nursing will takes you & what it can do for you. Regards Peter!