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.................oh and i have worked midnights for 10 years..8 hr. shifts not 12

[bigsyis]

Take a deep breath, get some rest, get together whatever you always took to work, plus your stethescope and drug book. I am sure things will go better than you've even dared to hope!

Pay attention, take good notes, and ask questions. Congratulations, and good luck!

[puggymae]

Good luck tonight! Take your Imodium with you!

[naturalcuriosity]

Good luck! Ask lots of questions while you can!

[gradRN2007, BSN, RN]

i love this website,

thanks for all the support in such a short time

took another nap, imodium, pad, pen, stethoscope, drug book on my pda and in my purse,

and i am off

thanks again

[ss07]

Let us know how it goes!

[grandee3]

Just a little humor, too much Immodium and you may get to do your first digital disimpaction. On yourself!

[nursemary9, BSN, RN]

Just read your note; Hope you're nite is going well; Hope you'll share your experiences with us.

After working nites for 30+ years, it is like second nature!! Good Luck, Again!!

You'll do great!!

[anthony123]

I hope everything goes well. God bless!

Mike

[CCL"Babe", BSN, RN]

Hope that all went well.

[KeeganB]

Best of luck to you!

:]

-Keegan