New Job

RE: New Job

Stella Skelton RVN — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:58:39 GMT

Hi,

Thank you all. I've been here 3 weeks now and I think it's been ok. I've seen some interesting patients to say the least. I'm still getting to grips with things. I still don't know a lot but I have investigated things like drugs/equipment etc to help me along. I feel like such a newbie haha.

Re: New Job

healingheart — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:45:06 GMT

When I made my transition to an accelerated environment (seems like a hundred years ago!) I found it helpful to carry around a small, pocket sized spiral notebook in my pocket so I could write down things like drugs I was unfamiliar with, terms I wanted to understand better, etc. This was invaluable to me. I could study in depth at my leisure. These little palm sized spiral notebooks are really inexpensive too! Just think, a year from now you'll look back and wonder what all the anxiety was about! Go for it!

Re: New Job

Sarah Bolton — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:35:50 GMT

You'll be fine my dear! I also worry about this sort of thing. Perhaps if there is anything really juicy or different in, you could let me know! I'd like to hear about what cases you'll be seeing.

Re: New Job

Ems — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:44:26 GMT

I'm sure you'll be great - they wouldn't have offered you the job if they didn't think you were capable

As the others have said, ask lots of questions and don't be shy if your unsure/need reassurance - I always like the phrase "a silly question is an easy answer" makes me feel better when I'm having one of those days!

Re: New Job

Student VN — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:25:42 GMT

I completely get where you're coming from as I've been there myself. I moved from Ireland to Canada and completely stressed myself out because everything was different and I only worked in a tiny practice before moving but as long as you are willing to learn you will be amazed at how quick you pick things up!

You will be so happy you took this chance and the job satisfaction you'll have from all the new skills you learn will be the bonus! My biggest piece of advice is don't be afraid to ask for help or tell them you don't know how to do something, I struggled with this because I was afraid of looking like I didn't know anything but as my confidence grew I realised I did know a lot and you will too :)

Best of luck and congrats!

P.S I am qualified I just don't know how to change my username!! :)

Re: New Job

zara — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:29:12 GMT

Hi I fully understand how nervous you will be , I qualified from a small animal based vets 6 years ago and about 3 months after qualifying I went for a referral nursing position for the experience of interviews not expecting to get the position due to being recently qualified.

As you probably can tell I got the job , all i can say is ask questions , you can't go wrong and shows that you are interested in learning and plus they got to understand that this is all new to you.

Good luck and enjoy it.

Re: New Job

Stella Skelton RVN — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:54:15 GMT

Ahhh haha. Thank you. I'm so nervous. Just have to suck it up I guess and hope they like me

Re: New Job

jojofruits — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:53:40 GMT

I'm sure they will look after you :) :)

Just be happy, smile and ask lots of questions! Its normal to feel a bit apprehensive! I do, even after having been qualified since 1996! lol