Coming to a Triage Desk Near You

What a week it has been for me at work! As with any job, there are good days and there are bad days. Lately I seemed to be having a lot of bad days. It was to the point I was wondering how much longer I wanted to stay in the ER. Then, last Tuesday I went to triage class. The triage nurse is the first point of contact when a patient comes into the ER. As triage nurse, you are responsible for determining how sick a patient is and in what order patients will be seen... not a task to be taken lightly! Needless to say, there is a bit of nervousness that goes along with training for this position. Coupled with my former doubts, I felt on the verge of a meltdown.

This weekend changed that. God sent all the encouragement and affirmation that I needed. Coworkers have been incredibly encouraging and supportive of my ability to take on triage. I have never felt so supported as a nurse. It has given me a sense of peace that I am where God wants me. Not only that, but also a peace that he has prepared me for the critical decisions that will be made with each day at triage. This Thursday I finish the required orientation, then I will be on my own. Please pray God gives me wisdom and guidance with each and every patient I meet.