Do you remember your first day on the job?

How was your first day at work? Were you excited, nervous, surprised, lost, or just happy? Share your stories below.

 

[T-Bird78]

My first day was my coworker's second day, so it was kind of like when you're a kid by the pool and two people grab you by the wrists and ankles, swing you three times, and throw you in. Did I mention we were the only two nurses? Fortunately the PA was great and showed us the ropes!

[BellasMommyOBRN]

It's not my first day anymore....but I did just switch jobs two months ago. Scary as heck and unbelievably challenging! Thanks for sharing this!

[echoRNC711, BSN]

Kind of scarey but I have not one memory at all of my 1st day.!!! I will say , I had a fantastic preceptor during orientation that made everything go smoothly . I still,20yrs later feel a gratitude to her for that. I still think she is fantastic and represents the very best of nursing.

Shout out to the nurses that give new nurse's the very best of beginnings!

[Murse520]

I start my first day on the floor as a new grad tomorrow, hopefully this doesn't happen to me!

[That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

My first day was responding to a code in an MRI that went on for over 3 hours....

[whichone'spink, BSN, RN]

A baptism, so to speak.

[RmCU_nA]

my first day of workwas like a graduating nursing student..superviser was watching me do EVERYTHING..and saying get used to it..and then a week later..superviser says keep it up!!..its relieving.......:)

[JDZ344]

I'm a NA. My first day was insane. I went home and cried every day for a week. I'm thankful to say I stuck it out and enjoyed it after the first month or so.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

Yep, I was shown the med room, break room and then given 4 pts to take care of. So much for orientation.

[boywork]

I certainly do its was terrible and mentally and physically exhausting, its like a roller coaster ride.

[zorro_wrangler]

Do I remember?...how could I possibly forget...?