I graduated in May '05, and occasionally somebody on the unit will call me a new grad. I work in the ICU, and I understand that orientation is longer. Just wondering the general consensus on when you are no longer a new grad RN...

i graduated in may '05, and occasionally somebody on the unit will call me a new grad. i work in the icu, and i understand that orientation is longer. just wondering the general consensus on when you are no longer a new grad rn...

until the next group of new grads come on your unit :chuckle. but seriously, my estimation is at least a year, maybe two. but to someone with 30 yrs experience, everyone is a new grad. it's all relative.

Are they using it as an insult? Are you insulted to be called a new grad?

I guess it is relative, but six months to a year I guess is a new grad in my eyes.

are they using it as an insult? are you insulted to be called a new grad?

or are you just taking it as an insult?

until the next group of new grads come on your unit :chuckle.

this is true:)

until the next group of new grads come on your unit :chuckle.

haha! this is true. no i'm not offended by it. just wondering your opinion on when a new grad isn't a new grad anymore, hehe. now, acheiving "experienced nurse" status is another story!

In the ICU, I'd say 1 1/2 - 2 years.