Advice for New ER Nurse

[Happy-ER-RN, RN]

I start working as a new grad in a level 1 tauma center in two months (one month after graduation). I am really eager to start learning all I need to know and my orientation is going to be extremely brief (2 months). So, my question is, what can I do to prepare myself and what should I study over the next two months--ER meds, ACLS, how to read EKG's, assessment skills? Or, should I just study my NCLEX books and not worry about specific ER stuff until I am there.

Any advice from those of you that have done this would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[2ndCareerRN]

Study and pass NCLEX. That is your first and most important priority. Without it, all advice is moot.

Also, try here. Some good advice was given in this thread.

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99070

bob