IMC RN starting in CVICU

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Hi! I am an IMC rn starting to work in cvicu. I am anxious that i may not be as assertive working with them. I feel a little lost sometimes even if i know what's going on. In our imc, we have a few a-lines, never had cvp ( i've read on them & seen on you tube, im reading a lot & have already my CCRN), im ok with my rhythm skill & my bkat, meds & rhythm exam impressed the educator in the unit as she told me. Somehow, i dont want to give them too much expectation; i feel stupid sometimes that i cant act right on like joining the crowd even just drawing from a-line comfortably when all seasoned cvicu nurses are there during the admission of a post cabg pt. Im still on my first wk of orientation. My preceptor is very nice & the best in the unit accdg to the cardiac surgeons she introduced me with. I feel that i lack the automaciticity on acting in a situation, i dont know why, probably im feeling intimidated with the environment & surrounded with very good cvicu rns? I know during orientation, it helps a lot to read, but i feel that "guts" plays more on tmy survival in the unit, i myself is frustrated that i dont seem to be the usual me when im on the unit. New grads seemed more aggresdive to learn & do things. Im afraid they will get off orientation earlier yhan i do.Any advice on how to be as assertive and be on top of my orientation process plsssssss! !!!!!!!! I want to survive this orientation. Any advise is highly appreciated, thnx all!!