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May 24, 2007 01:59 PM

First Night Jitters


Oh my, my first night is tonight and I should be sleeping. I am a brand new grad nurse going to work in a great cardiac step down ICU but I am trying to gather my wits, stethoscope, etc. and also have a case of the trots from nerves!! imodium here i come, any helpful suggestions, what to bring, I will be fortunate enough to have a great preceptor for 6 months but the nerves are still there!!!!!!!!
ps. i am one of the new "older" less flappable new grads with many years hospital lab experience (30)
any help would be appreciated....taking deep breaths as we speak, guided imagery.................oh and I have worked midnights for 10 years..8 hr. shifts not 12


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from bigsyis
Old May 24, 2007, 02:20 PM

Default Re: First Night Jitters
Take a deep breath, get some rest, get together whatever you always took to work, plus your stethescope and drug book. I am sure things will go better than you've even dared to hope!

Pay attention, take good notes, and ask questions. Congratulations, and good luck!
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from puggymae
Old May 24, 2007, 02:28 PM

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Good luck tonight! Take your Imodium with you!
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No. 3
Old May 24, 2007, 04:20 PM

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Good luck! Ask lots of questions while you can!
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No. 4
from gradRN2007
Old May 24, 2007, 04:36 PM

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i love this website,
thanks for all the support in such a short time
took another nap, imodium, pad, pen, stethoscope, drug book on my pda and in my purse,
and i am off
thanks again
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No. 5
from ss07
Old May 24, 2007, 07:06 PM

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Let us know how it goes!
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No. 6
from grandee3
Old May 24, 2007, 11:48 PM

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Just a little humor, too much Immodium and you may get to do your first digital disimpaction. On yourself!
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No. 7
from nursemary9
Old May 25, 2007, 05:03 AM

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Just read your note; Hope you're nite is going well; Hope you'll share your experiences with us.

After working nites for 30+ years, it is like second nature!! Good Luck, Again!!

You'll do great!!
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No. 8
from anthony123
Old May 25, 2007, 05:27 AM

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I hope everything goes well. God bless!

Mike
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No. 9
from CCL"Babe"
Old May 25, 2007, 07:12 AM

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Hope that all went well.
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