New PCU job, excited and nervous, can I do it?

[zacarias, ASN, RN]

Hello all,

On Monday I'm starting a new PCU job in a hospital. I haven't had a permanent RN job for more than six months. I've done a few per diem shifts but nothing since then since I've moved around a lot and have had things happen.

I am looking forward to it but am nervous. What if I've forgotten everything? I used to feel really good on the floor, confident in my abilities, and a was a resource to many on the floor. Now I feel like I can be no resource.

Any suggestions on what to do? I could subscribe to a nursing journal I suppose...what else that doesn't cost money?

Thanks to all!!

Zman

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

You could study for your PCCN, but I'm pretty sure you'll be quite busy just learning the ropes on your new unit. Consider the PCCN later down the road. Congrats!