First Night Jitters

[gradRN2007, BSN, RN]

oh my, my first night is tonight and i should be sleeping. i am a brand new grad nurse going to work in a great cardiac step down icu but i am trying to gather my wits, stethoscope, etc. and also have a case of the trots from nerves!! imodium here i come, any helpful suggestions, what to bring, i will be fortunate enough to have a great preceptor for 6 months but the nerves are still there!!!!!!!!

ps. i am one of the new "older" less flappable new grads :) with many years hospital lab experience (30)

any help would be appreciated....taking deep breaths as we speak, guided imagery.................

[Lainie B]

OK, so by now Grad, you have gotten through the first day! Tell us how did it go? (I understand about the older part; I did the same)

[gradRN2007, BSN, RN]

I survived..everyone was so nice. My preceptor was very low key and we had 4 pretty easy patients. I got all blank paperwork to take home so I can play with it and don't go back till Tuesday. Love that!

And i didn't have to take anymore Imodium!!