Accepted my first job...now I'm nervous

I don't know about anyone else, but I had the same thoughts when I started my LPN job a year ago. In fact, I dreaded going to work because of thoughts just like those. After a short while, I got more familiar with my job and my co-workers, and many of those feelings went away. I don't think it hurts to keep a healthy fear of hurting patients in the back of your mind, because I think it keeps you alert and aware of what you're doing. If you become complacent about caring for a patient/resident, you are at risk for endangering them, in my opinion.

Be patient with yourself because there's a lot to learn and if you expect too much too soon you're setting yourself up for frustration.

Now, a year later, I received my RN license and am about to embark on a new job at a hospital, and while I am certainly a little nervous about it, I know, from recent experience, that much of my apprehension is due to the "newness" of the job and that I will get over it once I start.

You will, too. Good luck. You'll be awesome!