December 07 Grads!

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Specializes in PACU.

Hello All,

My name is Tiffany, some may remember me.... I was a pretty frequent poster some time ago. A lot has changed since then, I am a MOMMY to a precious little girl named Ava, shes almost 2 months old.

I am due to graduate December of this year:balloons:

I was offered a position as PACU nurse during my externship last year. I was so excited at first and couldnt wait to start, but now I am having doubts.... I dont know what kind of job I want now that I have my little girl. 12hr shifts are pretty long and I dont want to be away from her that long:o

I am also doubting that i will even graduate... I dont have much reason though. I have been an ok student but I am a slacker. I have such anxiety that I may flunk out last semester and even if I pass, I am thinking I may fail boards

ok, so heres my questions

is everyone else looking for jobs as RN's already?

anyone have anxiety about passing last semester/boards?

what jobs are you all considering?

is my anxiety/craziness normal? lol

thanks for reading/listening;)

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Specializes in Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab.

Sounds normal to me! I am graduating with my RN winter 08 and I am afraid of how i will make it through my last two quaters then my boards and then finding a job!

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The anxiety and fear are very normal!!! Think about your 12-hr shifts this way: you will be away from your precious one for a long stretch but it gives you more time at home with her than working 8's somewhere else.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

I agree with Tazzi. You may work 3 12's. but you have four whole days off. I graduate in December too.

Don't get nervous. you made it this far.

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Specializes in NICU.

I graduate in December also and have mixed emotions. I am so excited and ready to be out of school but at the same time it's a scary thought to think that not too far away from now I will be an RN on my own. I am an extern in the NICU and love it but everyday I think, "oh my gosh, I'm supposed to know how to do all this and keep this baby alive." But, talk to any nurse and they all say it's normal and they felt like that too. Oh, and I'm scared of taking NCLEX too. I know I know the stuff we learned and I know how to apply it but just the thought of working so hard through nursing school and possibly faiing makes me go crazy. Best wishes.

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You can do this! You will pass your exams.

You have come this far and you have what it takes to finish.

Now when you are anxious find that strength that is within you to finish what you have started.

Whatever inspires you! Chariots of Fire, The Secret, Facing The Giants

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I have twin 9year olds and I work 12 hour shifts. I like only working 3 days. If you can play with your schedule, its possible to have 5-6 days off in a row without taking time off/vacation.

I do have to say its rare to hear, at least around here, that a new grad gets a PACU job. You must have done something right during your preceptorship. :) Good luck.

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Specializes in PACU.

thanks for all the replies! i am glad that i am normal... lol

youknowwho- my nurse manager, preceptor, and all the other nurses were very impressed with my work during my externship. I basically did everything the nurses were doing, except giving meds, drawing, blood, and such. I took report from the anesthisiologist, admission,assessed and monitoted my patients, recored nurses notes, and called report and discharged my patients.

A few days before my externship was over, the nurse recruiter came down to meet me and make the offer. I gladly excepted and stayed on in the PACU as an NA throughout the year:)

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