ATT: Nurses! Tell me about.....

[Inanna]

What State you are in? Qld

What are you? RN

Where do you work? I don't at the moment - I've been primarily a SAHM for quite some time. However I have worked in a very wide range of areas. Private & Public Hospitals, Surgical, ED (a favourite place for me) small country hospitals which saw a wide range of issues - often quite confronting due to the lack of staff and the familiarity often with folks who were patients. (it's difficult resusing your best friends Dad or when a MVA comes in & they are friends etc etc etc - or when people want you to inspect their ulcers at the IGA!) Pathology collection, and I was an IV nurse, ICU (I really loved this), I did sleep medicine to certificate level, I worked for a respiratory physician, I worked in fetal medicine unit, (loved this) I also did education - I trained EEN's & did facilitation in clinical settings... (I loved education)...

I don't like nights - they really do me in. But that does depend on where I am working! I don't enjoy on any level aged care - I find it a bit tedious & sad... I enjoyed some time in women's health - I am passionate about women & their health.

I will do my mid at some stage - I think... I am concerned about working in "the system" as I hold strong ideals... I have considered and am still considering doing medicine... Not sure....

I love the aspect of just "being" with people. I find it an honour to share a journey however short with another in a time of need, illness, loss or anxiety. I also enjoy the learning & sharing that knowledge with others. I like the aspect of using my gut instincts... I love team work, learning from colleagues & clients!

I don't like the long hours that inevitable happen - nor do I like the power trips that many in this profession go on... It can be taxing the egos and tip toeing around. Institiutions are renown for this & hospitals are rife with the power games of different personalities.


I wish you well on your studies!