First Night Jitters

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Specializes in Cardiac/Med Surg.

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.................

Specializes in Pediatric, LTC.

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)

Specializes in Cardiac/Med Surg.

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!!

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