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Sep 20, 2009 06:03 PM

New Grad Neuro Stepdown ICU


Hello everyone. I am a New Grad as of May 09 and I start my first RN job next Monday, one week from tomorrow. I am VERY nervous right now about several things. First, I want to know if it is normal for a new grad to feel like they don't know nearly enough. I studied like crazy in school and passed NCLEX with 75 questions 1st try, but I still feel like I don't know nearly enough to start working. I am also nervous about fitting in at the hospital. I am 20 years old, I worked as a CNA for 1 year, and I am also married. I feel like I will be a lot younger than a lot of my co-workers. Does anyone have any advice for me? I am SO nervous!!!

Thanks!!!


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from labman
Old Sep 21, 2009, 09:49 PM

Default Re: New Grad Neuro Stepdown ICU
Hey congrats on passing NCLEX

Advice I have for you is not to be too suprized about what any head injury says (the craziest things). What vasospasm is for cerebral aneurisms rupturing. How to diffuse difficult situations...

Take care good luck
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from ello7
Old Sep 25, 2009, 09:47 AM

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You'll be surprised by how much you know when you get out there, and if you don't know something, ASK. There's no shame in it. I think just about everyone felt like they didn't know anything when they first started. Heck, some days I still have that feeling. As a new grad, you're expected to learn when you first start out. No one starts off knowing everything.

As for feeling young, I was in the same position. When I was a new grad, I was the youngest on the floor, including the CNAs. Overall, I had no issues with it. We're all professionals.

Good luck with everything!
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Old Sep 25, 2009, 12:41 PM

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Thanks, That makes me feel MUCH better. I'll let you all know how my first day on the floor goes!
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