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How to be a ‘newbie’

How to be a ‘newbie’ Whether the move is to an adjoining ward or across the world, it can be daunting to leave a comfort zone. For this reason, being a newbie is not commonly thought to be a fun experience, but it can be exciting. You get to know important things, such as staff names, how to use the computer system, where the emesis bowls are kept in a time-critical vomiting situation, and which doctor to grab in an emergency. I have moved to several departments in different countries in my career, and have found each experience a challenge that has made me progress further academically, practically and interpersonally. My most recent move was to New Zealand to work in an emergency department, where I became the newbie once again. In the UK, I had been a link nurse for sepsis, but in my new hospital in New Zealand there is no specific policy for managing the condition. I therefore had an opportunity to bring my knowledge and experience to the table, not only to develop myself but also my department. So here are two pieces of advice for the newbie. First, bear in mind that you are in a period of grace so don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice. People will understand and be patient, and are almost always willing to help. Second, enjoy the experience. Use it to your advantage and seize every opportunity that arises. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Emergency Nurse Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

How to be a ‘newbie’

Emergency Nurse , Volume 23 (7) – Nov 6, 2015

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Publisher
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Copyright
©2012 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.
Subject
Opinion
ISSN
1354-5752
eISSN
2047-8984
DOI
10.7748/en.23.7.17.s19
pmid
26542915
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Abstract

Whether the move is to an adjoining ward or across the world, it can be daunting to leave a comfort zone. For this reason, being a newbie is not commonly thought to be a fun experience, but it can be exciting. You get to know important things, such as staff names, how to use the computer system, where the emesis bowls are kept in a time-critical vomiting situation, and which doctor to grab in an emergency. I have moved to several departments in different countries in my career, and have found each experience a challenge that has made me progress further academically, practically and interpersonally. My most recent move was to New Zealand to work in an emergency department, where I became the newbie once again. In the UK, I had been a link nurse for sepsis, but in my new hospital in New Zealand there is no specific policy for managing the condition. I therefore had an opportunity to bring my knowledge and experience to the table, not only to develop myself but also my department. So here are two pieces of advice for the newbie. First, bear in mind that you are in a period of grace so don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice. People will understand and be patient, and are almost always willing to help. Second, enjoy the experience. Use it to your advantage and seize every opportunity that arises.

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Emergency NurseRoyal College of Nursing (RCN)

Published: Nov 6, 2015

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