[williamsmom]

I also want to congratulate all you guys who passed your NCLEX exams and now are brand new nurses. Good luck and best of wishes. Hope you find the job of your dreams!

[williamsmom]

Hey Goody 986. I hear you. It is tough finding ones nitch in nursing. And I totally agree about coworker drama stuff. You know the term " nurses eat their young" sometimes it is really true. It is sad, because it doesn't have to be that way. if we could all work together and get over our egos and blaming eachother for something gone wrong or whatever, I think nursing would be 10 times more rewarding of a job and we wouldn't have such a shortage now. I love nursing because I love my patients and I love the fact that I can be a bridge for them. I love helping them and connecting with them about their lives, families, challenges along with making sure they stay healthy and cared for correctly. I try to remember the larger picture of my job, because the other stuff, like the drama and bs... it takes away all the goodness we have in ourselves. don't let it get to you and you will find your nitch. I still think I am searching for my nitch, but that is also the beauty of nursing, we can go anywhere. good luck!!

[Dream08]

HI everyone I graduated in March 08. New nurse in Cardiovascular/Surgical step-down unit. Presently orientation on Days for 4 weeks and then going to night shift.

[NsgChica]

I graduated in Dec. 2007. I an now working in a Cardiovascular intensive care unit. My orienation is about six months...It's almost over...I am sooooo scared because I feel like I know nothing....Please Help.....

[Dream08]

Well I just Started CV and only have a total of 12 hrs. Maybe you could ask for more time on orientation if you are not feel comfortable alone yet. If anyone could offer advise to a new nurse in this area

[southernbelle08]

I just graduated in May. I passed NCLEX last week. I have been working for several weeks as an GN but I start my first shift tomorrow night (7p-7a) in my RN orientation. I work on an Oncology/Med-Surg floor.

[C. Taylor, RN]

Hey I'm Clay and I graduated from an ADN program on May 9th. I have NCLEX scheduled for 7/2 and wish I could take it sooner. I'm currently working on my temporary RN license in a level II NICU.

I finished up orientation friday and hit the floor with my preceptor this week working 12's - 7A-7P for now - swaps to 7P in a couple of months.

Working on NRP and PALS certs right now. Probably going to add on ACLS and ALSO if the manager allows it.

[PedsNurse1205]

Hi everyone. I'm Kristin. I just graduated from a BSN program in May and got a job at the Children's Hospital here in town. I will be working on an intermediate care unit. I notice some different terminology from reading posts here. I did a preceptorship (part of nursing school) my last semester on this floor and I think that's the main reason I got the job. I'll be working with a mentor (what some call a preceptor) for about 3 months until I am on my own. I started orientation last week and still have another week to go.

I took the NCLEX this morning and am now a nervous wreck waiting to get my results. Wish me luck!

[StudentNurseLS11]

Hello everyone. I am a nursing student, but I figured I would post in order to get some advice from all of you that are beginning your careers.( Congratulation!) I begin clinicals in january, starting with an adult care center, followed by a psych ward, pediatric hospital, and then a general hospital. I am a little nervous about everything, but I am passionate about medicine and enjoy helping others. If any of you have advice for me I would appreciate hearing it. Thanks!

[favored]

Hello all, I'm Raven. I graduated from my nursing program 5/8, and passed boards on 6/11. I'm going to be working on a cardiac/telemetry unit starting 7/7. I am very excited , and a little nervous too! Good luck to all in your new careers!!!