I prob always wanted to work in a and e however I found that during my training haveing a pre determined idea of wanting to work in a and e labeled you as being a trauma junkie.
Ithink it is best to use your training tolearn basic nursing skills. Jumping in to a and e head first made me a very skilled nurse, I was qaulified to do allot very quickly, but soon learned that I lacked the ability to 'nurse my patients' if you see what I mean.
I was able to give advanced life support in but did not have a great knowledge of pressure area care. One intervension is life saving, but the other is equally important to the 80 year old who becomes hospitalised due to infected pressure sores.
I undertook further studt did courses but the best thing I did was become a mummy. It gives a perspective on work that no one can teach.
You may find once you get to a and e that you hate it, I loved every minute of it. There's very little you can do during your study that will guarentee you a job or better prepare you for a job in a and e. Except to make sure your elective placement is there.
When we have students with us, we look for quick and keen learners, but we also look for the student that will make sure the patient has enough blankets IYKWIM.
Am just popping out with the chap just now, but feel free to e mail me if you want to continue this conversation
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