How I'm Settling in With My New Job

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Hello beautiful people! I am actually writing this article while I'm laid in bed with my legs propped up as they are pretty swollen and throbbing a lot from the long day of work. As many of you know, I just started with my new job last week after 4 months of unemployment and visa wait. After 6 years of nursing in different fields, I am pleased to announce that I am embarking again on a new journey on a new area of nursing and that is dialysis.

Dialysis is very new to me as I have either worked in the ward as a general nurse, a surgical nurse, and I also did a bit of aged care nursing. It is my first time to work in a specialised area of nursing and I have not a single clue about it. Luckily enough they gave me a shot and hired me despite my inexperience. I have been very transparent and honest to them about it but I did say I was very keen to learn.

Today was actually my 5th day of work and it's my 3rd consecutive shift of the week. Our shifts are quite long, lasting at 12 hours. But it is a lot less exhausting than ward nursing. I am happy and looking forward for tomorrow as it is my day off. I won't need to wake up too early. Yay!

I am happy to report that I have mastered lining and priming the dialysis machines! Yesterday we were short staffed, so although I was supernumerary they were forced to utilise me for drawing up intravenous drugs, blood pressure monitoring, cleaning the bay area, and documentation. It made me feel like I am a vital part of the work force than just a shadow or stick. I also had to baby sit a very confused patient who was trying to jump out of bed. Yesterday felt like war, but I felt like I won.

My preceptor was quite impressed with me and called me a fast learner. I am so relieved to hear that. I am a little afraid though, as she is trusting me way too much. Today she made me take off a cannula from an AV graft. Despite me not having my induction trainings yet. I have taken off normal IV cannulas countless of times and this is sort of a similar concept, but this ones are a bit special as they are known to bleed more. True enough I had a splattering of blood today. Thank goodness I had my personal protective equipment on, I did not end up having a blood bath. I was horrified but I hid it well and I asked my preceptor if I was doing something wrong cause it was like a fountain of blood and she said I did nothing wrong it actually quite happen often with grafts.

Anyway, she asked me if I was okay as apparently a lot of people gets put off after such event and I said I was coping. She then asked me if I want to take off another cannula for the day and I said yes despite my mind saying no πŸ˜‚. The second cannula was an AV fistula and it came out beautifully with less blood. I was less shaky the second time too. I think I need to expose myself more to these .

So far so good I would say! I am enjoying the new job and learning a lot of new things from it. I realised that there are some things better learned experienced by hand rather than just by watching. I also learned that a hard job can be easier with the right attitude and mindset. Furthermore, I learned to laugh at my mistakes, take criticisms in constructively, and try again until I succeed. Lastly, I learned that it is never too late to learn something new again.



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Sounds like you’re settling in nicely. Not sure I would survive that blood splash πŸ™ˆ

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1 year ago

Yeah I actually was taken aback too. But gladly I have the visor otherwise I would look like a Ghost.

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1 year ago

So happy for you, I guess you really enjoy your new job, Cheers!

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1 year ago

So far so good. Some anxiety along the way but totally manageable πŸ˜‚

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1 year ago

Glad your new job is going well. I'm hoping the long wait on the Visa is soon forgotten Isn't it exciting starting some place new? Soon you will be a veteran there. I'm sure doing things in a repetitive manner will definitely get you there.

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1 year ago

Thank you. I would love to be a veteran here. It is a less hectic area of nursing but equally as useful too. I feel like I'd have a more balanced life in this field.

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1 year ago

This is progress. Your relationship with you superiors seems beautiful also. This can help alot in a person's career.. Good luck love ❀️

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1 year ago

I think it helps that we are from the same country:) Thank you Doc!

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1 year ago
  • Some things are better learned through hands-on learning.
  • Hard job can be easier with the right attitude and mindset.
  • Laugh at your mistakes, take criticisms in constructively, and try again until I succeed.
  • Never too late to learn something new.

These are awesome nuggets of wisdom for all working adults. You have an amazing attitude at work girl! You're gonna be an important asset to whichever company or organisation hire you. Bless you flapiz! :D

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1 year ago

Thank you so much I appreciate that a lot!

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1 year ago

Congratulations on your new job. I'm glad that you are learning fast. It shows your level of seriousness. Keep it up, my friend

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1 year ago

Thank you my friend :)

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1 year ago

Congratulations on carrying on with renewed zeal in your new job.

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1 year ago

Thank you so much. A bit of unemployment made me value my work more.

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1 year ago

I can understand your feelings. The fee of work is finite, but its real value is infinite.

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1 year ago

Most definitely. And it is good to work with a purpose.

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1 year ago

Sis ngayon ko lang nalaman na nursing ka pala. Di ka pala basta-basta sis. πŸ₯° Nurse din dream ko sis pero di ko naachieve.

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1 year ago

Nako sis if i could turn back time di sana nursing kinuha kong course mahirap sis minsan yung pasyente masusungit.

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1 year ago

Ganun ba sis. Ano gusto mo na course sana sis? Oo nga sis may masusungit talaga na pasyente.

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1 year ago

Eto man talaga first choice ko sis pero if I can do over gusto ko mag office job nalang.

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1 year ago

Ah okay sis. Maganda nga din sa office lang sis nuh. Kaya di ako nagpursue in teaching kasi office job gusto ko sis.

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1 year ago

Oo sis mas relaxed sa office and you're guaranteed weekends and holidays off.

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1 year ago

Totoo sis. Walang holidays ba sa mga nurses sis?

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1 year ago

Meron sis pero agawan ang show.

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1 year ago

Hehe anong agawan ng show sis? 😁

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1 year ago

Mostly kasi hospitals are still open on holidays as people don't stop getting sick so first come first serve sa annual leave sis.

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1 year ago

Totoo sis. Ganyan din partner ko sis wala silang holidays kasi everyday may passengers sis. Immigration sis.

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1 year ago

Goodluck sa bagong trabaho sis,Oo nga mas madali matuto pag ginagawa mo actual kesa nanonood ka lang.

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1 year ago

Oo sis learning by doing talaga.

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1 year ago

You are using a very good approach towards your work, this will let you enjoy work.

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1 year ago

Truly it is tiring but I am training myself to look at it as fun.

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1 year ago

You are really a fast learner, and you are really doing your work amazingly, iam also impressed how fast you have taken care of everything, well besides working don't forget your health, take care of yourself top as it is also important.

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1 year ago

Thank you sis! That's very lovely. I will make sure I take vitamins regularly.

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