Nurses General Nursing
Published May 24, 2007
gradRN2007, BSN, RN
274 Posts
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
519 Posts
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
317 Posts
Good luck tonight! Take your Imodium with you!
naturalcuriosity
33 Posts
Good luck! Ask lots of questions while you can!
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
67 Posts
Let us know how it goes!
grandee3
283 Posts
Just a little humor, too much Immodium and you may get to do your first digital disimpaction. On yourself!
nursemary9, BSN, RN
657 Posts
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
13 Posts
I hope everything goes well. God bless!
Mike
CCL"Babe", BSN, RN
234 Posts
Hope that all went well.
KeeganB
2 Posts
Best of luck to you!
:]
-Keegan