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Jan 02, 2008 10:58 AM

Newbie


Hi,
I am about to start my first job as an RN in two weeks in an orthopedic/post-surgery pediatric unit.
I am very nervous about it, I have 6 weeks orientation with 2 preceptors, from a newer nurse and an older nurse.

any advice??

thanks!

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No. 1
from BumblebeeRN
Old Mar 22, 2008, 02:12 AM

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I wrote this above thread back in jan

now, I have been off orientation for about a week, and I am enjoying my job.

night shift is great!
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No. 2
from BumblebeeRN
Old Mar 22, 2008, 02:13 AM

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advice I would give myself.....

well, follow the rules! never take short cuts! always do the right thing.

(silly me!)
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No. 3
from P_RN
Old Mar 22, 2008, 07:32 PM

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Patty, you sound like a fine Ortho nurse!!! Keep it up!!! You will do well.
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No. 4
from emmakirst
Old Mar 25, 2008, 02:33 PM

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Glad you enjoy ortho. I've been working there for almost 2 years. I agree, nights are nice compared to busy days!
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No. 5
from P_RN
Old Mar 25, 2008, 03:21 PM

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I did it 22 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Was pretty good most days.
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No. 6
from suehp
Old Mar 31, 2008, 02:23 PM

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trust your instincts too :-)
night shift is great....always check your pt's regularly...they will thank you for it...mine do especially when I warn them at the start of shift i will be checking them regularly and they like that
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No. 7
from P_RN
Old Apr 02, 2008, 08:38 PM

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LOL you "warn" them. Neat.
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