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Oct 25, 2005 07:40 PM

New grad in ER


Hi! I'm a new grad in an ER in a MA hospital. I decided to join today because I had the worst day ever in my 2 month long nursing career. I keep thinking, "Am I really cut out for this?" People think I'm doing really well, but there's so much I don't know. What if I make a mistake that kills someone? I know people go through this. I guess I'm just looking for reassurance. Thanks. kali

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from sirI
Old Oct 25, 2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kali3272
Hi! I'm a new grad in an ER in a MA hospital. I decided to join today because I had the worst day ever in my 2 month long nursing career. I keep thinking, "Am I really cut out for this?" People think I'm doing really well, but there's so much I don't know. What if I make a mistake that kills someone? I know people go through this. I guess I'm just looking for reassurance. Thanks. kali
Hello and Welcome to Allnurses.com

Great to have you with us. Yes, many have this same fear. You will with experience gain more and more confidence. Hang in there!! And, stay here for support and great informaton along the way.
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from Jessy_RN
Old Oct 25, 2005, 08:21 PM

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Welcome to the site and enjoy your stay .
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from 5scardiacnurse
Old Oct 25, 2005, 08:38 PM

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Welcome!!

Lots of people have fear starting out. Just take it one day at a time and I'm sure you will do fine.
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from Thunderwolf
Old Oct 26, 2005, 03:09 AM

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from ER_Jen
Old Dec 29, 2008, 07:45 PM

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Kali,
I feel the same way! I'm a new grad working in the ER as well and I will be on my own in two days. I have no idea how I'm going to handle things by myself. I'm freaking out. I did an "externship" in an ER and I loved it, which swayed my decision to go into the ER after I graduated, but things are totally different when you are an RN. It's just so much responsibility! Hang in there...I'm sure we'll be ok, but it's definitely a steep learning curve! Good luck!

Jen
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from CHATSDALE
Old Dec 29, 2008, 10:26 PM

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you dont remember when you learned to walk
you probably don't even remember when you couldn't read
but you learned to use both skills and build it up to serve you well..
nursing is pretty much the same way, you will learn and gain confidence
good luck
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from caliotter3
Old Dec 31, 2008, 10:46 PM

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both to kali back in 05 and to Jen now. Hope everything goes well for both of you.
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from collegemom1961
Old Jan 04, 2009, 09:55 PM

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Hi,
I'm a new grad scheduled to start ER in Feb. Do you feel that it would have been better to start on a med surg floor and then move to ER? Any ideas from other nurses?
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from patrick1rn
Old Jan 04, 2009, 10:00 PM

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If you want to start in the ER, then start in the ER. Understand that you will have to still study when you get home at night, EKGs, ACLS, PALS, Emergency Drugs and even routine drugs.
It is good to be nervous
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