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How do you make the role transition from student to new grad? It is difficult, because expectations of students are clearly specified in course and clinical objectives. However, expectations of a new nurse is less clear. Any insight?

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

You should have a precepter and outlined expectations in the unit where you are hired. Just go through this process, always ask questions!

Good luck!

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Specializes in Cardiology.

Even though you have graduated, you still have ALOT to learn. Don't expect to know everything. Be sure to ask lots of questions.

You will feel overwhelmed . . . and remember we were all "new grads" at some point in our career. You are not "out there" alone. :nuke:

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Specializes in ED, Geriatrics/Alzheimers, Peds.

I am also a new grad, and the tranisiton has been sort of rough for me. Thank goodness for preceptors! From teaching, to giving pep-talks and encouragement. New Grads would definitely be lost with out them!

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

Ask lots of questions while you have a preceptor there with you. Take every opportunity to learn something new. Offer to take the patient who is a challenge while you have a preceptor to help you problem solve. Take it one day at a time.:D

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