I'm a SCARED rookie...

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Okay guys, I'm a new grad LVN & I'm starting work in two weeks on a MED-surg floor. I was told that I would be giving most of the meds & treatments, while the RN does the assesments. They said that I will be getting 5 to 8 patients & maybe up to 10 if it's busy. I'm really nervous & scared, anyone have any advice on what I should expect? Any tips from all you experienced nurses out there?

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Specializes in Interventional Pain Mgmt NP; Prior ICU and L/D RN.

first off....CONTGRATULATIONS:biggringi

next...take a deep breath!!

Are you going to be getting a orientation of some kind?? If so; that should ease your nerves some b/c you will become familiar with the floor and routine.

you will need to get a managed routine going, that takes some time to do though...one that will fit your job.

Always ask questions; NO QUESTION IS A DUMB QUESTION....THE ONLY DUMB ONES ARE THOSE THAT AREN'T ASKED!!"

Don't do things that you know are outside your license and don't be afraid to say NO!!

It's not uncommon to have the jitters...I surely did....it won't be as bad as you think.!!!

Good luck:)

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Real life nursing is soooo diff. from nursing school..you'll need a good orientation before being expected to take it all on...thinking back when I first started working..the nurse I was working with gave me equal pts as she had..trying to learn to admit,discharge,mounds of paperwork that I was soooo clueless about...after the 3rd day I went to the supervisor and told her "I think I have made a mistake in becoming a nurse" as I balled my eyes out...It was tooooo much thrown at me all at once.It was then she told me that the other nurse was only supposed to have given me 1-2 pts and slowly add as I became familiar with all the routines/paperwork/ect....You'll do fine ..just be sure and ask how the orientation period works..don't get stressed and wait 3 days to say anything...lol..best of luck :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Good Luck! You've got two weeks to calm yourself down. Relax somehow and let any expectations or fears go. Enjoy these two weeks!

You'll find your groove and what works for you and how to organize and prioritize you time.

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It is normal to be scared. Ask plenty of questions. Do not act like you know it already, because that prevents people from helping you. Note that even experienced nurses ask for help when needed (or why does this website exist?).Ask for feedback. Everyone concerned wants you to succeed because that will make their own job easier. You can always check with us after the shift, but I hope you have a preceptor while working. Glad to have you aboard!

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