To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

Specialties Emergency

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I'd love to know what my fellow new grads have learned since becoming nurses. I'm a brand new RN and I've worked in a level 1 trauma center for 3 weeks now. Here are the most important things that I've learned so far: 1. Knowledge is your best weapon. 2. Manage your time carefully. 3. CYA. 4. Ask questions. Lots of questions. 5. Don't let yourself get pushed around. 6. Everything is different in the real world. What have you guys learned?

What is cya???

Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.
What is cya???

Cover Your "Behind"

Hahaha that's ok, I know my name isn't very clear on that. I guess if I really cared about people knowing I was male, I'd have named myself RNhasamember or ERmanlyb*lls or something. Thanks to you all for the replies, btw.

Your user names made me lol!!!

Specializes in NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CCEMT-P.

As a 28 year Paramedic I'll offer you the same advice I offer Paramedic students and new Paramedics,

#1 - In an emergency, FIRST, check your own pulse.

#2 - YOU did NOT create the emergency (at least most of the time, LOL!).

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