[BumblebeeRN]

Hi,
I am about to start my first job as an RN in two weeks in an orthopedic/post-surgery pediatric unit.
I am very nervous about it, I have 6 weeks orientation with 2 preceptors, from a newer nurse and an older nurse.

any advice??

thanks!

[BumblebeeRN]

I wrote this above thread back in jan

now, I have been off orientation for about a week, and I am enjoying my job.

night shift is great!

[BumblebeeRN]

advice I would give myself.....

well, follow the rules! never take short cuts! always do the right thing.

(silly me!)

[P_RN]

Patty, you sound like a fine Ortho nurse!!! Keep it up!!! You will do well.

[emmakirst]

Glad you enjoy ortho. I've been working there for almost 2 years. I agree, nights are nice compared to busy days!

[P_RN]

I did it 22 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Was pretty good most days.

[Sueilp]

trust your instincts too :-)
night shift is great....always check your pt's regularly...they will thank you for it...mine do especially when I warn them at the start of shift i will be checking them regularly and they like that

[P_RN]

LOL you "warn" them. Neat.