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How to get back basic nursing skills and knowledge?

Hi guys,

I've been recently hired as an RN Med/Surg Intern for an observation unit. It's been a long time since I've had my clinicals. I graduated in 2011 and passed the nclex last year. I've forgotten most of my studies and skills. Although, I'm very excited to finally work in my dream job (as an RN! :)!) and I'd like to feel very confident but I'm afraid that I'm gonna be let go on my first few weeks. What can I do guys? What could I study or practice? I have 1 month before my life starts!

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    Don't worry so much about tasky stuff - that's not nursing anyway. Most of what students consider skills - Foleys, angiocaths, etc. - aren't skills at all; they're tasks that people do at home all the time. Review your assessments and pathophysiology and watch your preceptor closely. Assessment is truly what's important.

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    Don't worry so much about tasky stuff - that's not nursing anyway. Most of what students consider skills - Foleys, angiocaths, etc. - aren't skills at all; they're tasks that people do at home all the time. Review your assessments and pathophysiology and watch your preceptor closely. Assessment is truly what's important.

    Not skills? They still have to be done accurately with attention to risks and infections. Even if done at home by the patient, the nurse will teach the correct techniques. A new grad who shows good knowledge of these basics demonstrates basic competency. Mistakes and fumbling on these basics will reflect poorly. I agree assessment and pathophys are necessary for critical thinking.

    Please share what you would consider nursing skills; or is the term itself unnecessary? Thanks.

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