Good day at school.

CarolineRn · Oct 24, 2003

How well I remember my first round of clinicals! All I can say is that it gets better and better and by the time you are near graduation (I graduate this Dec.) you will look back and be amazed that the *little* things got ya down.

That's not meant to belittle the initial skills you get in the beginning, these are things that will become daily routine and you really are learning so much right now. Get that assessment down pat. Set a goal to assess head to toe in 10 mins, then 5, etc.. You'll make it real soon.

You have so much ahead of you, and many, many times you are going to feel overwhelmed as more skills are learned and expected.

I doubt that there is anything I can say to you right now that will really make you accept the simple fact that you will get better, and that the skills you learn now will become 2nd nature. As much as I would like to give you confidence, I know only experience will suffice. But for now, take my word that by your very last days as a student, you will know so much more, and feel so much better, and you'll actually start to feel more like a real nurse. You still have a long road ahead, but it will be here sooner than you realize, caroline! For now, become a sponge, ask questions, no matter how dumb you think they are, and have fun with it! You'll do fine! Remember also that assessments are very, very important, and take your time honing this skill. It will serve you well.

best of luck to you!:kiss