Lived Experience Forum

[Sans911]

training course is almost finished @outlander

[outlander]

@Snowie how are you? How was your day?

@Zoe7 how did your session go today? Did you get to bunnings?

[Zoe7]

I didn't get to Bunnings - didn't have time between DBT and appointment @outlander.

The appointment went ok - we basically just went through my diary card and then chatted a bit about what is happening with work. She talked to me about how flat I had seemed to be lately and then we discussed why that was. It was a good catch-up more than anything and knowing there is someone there if I need that support while everyone else is away.

[outlander]

Sounds like a good session @Zoe7 im glad you were able to get some things off your chest with her today

[outlander]

@Sans911 im still here if you want to chat at al

[Sans911]

I've just completed my medication competency @outlander

Did this online. Took quite a while. Still have to do blood transfusions as well, then just the two practical competencies next week. There's lots of competencies to maintain as a nurse.

[outlander]

Oh wow Well done @Sans911 your doing great

[outlander]

@Sans911 im just going to sit here quietly with you. Hope you dont mind the company for abit

[Sans911]

Not at all lil Sis. @outlander

I have to say though that I'm really scared about going back to work. Scared that so much has changed, yet also not enough has changed. I hope that makes sense

[outlander]

Yes sis that makes sense @Sans911
Entering or re-entering any workforce is scary and makes it even scarier when things arent smooth sailing or youve a history of things not being so great.

The agency that you worked with before , is that who your hoping to work through again? Would that make it slightly easier knowing there could be some familiar faces?

I know home care nursing is very different from working in the high dependency units is that change something thats scary? Perhaps as its out of your comfort zone abit too