In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

[Absolutely13]

For those of us coming up behind you, things we need to keep in mind becoming RN's.

Things you wish you could tell yourself if you could go back.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[amy0123, BSN, RN]

Being responsible for things you have no control over

I second that

[Absolutely13]

Thanks to all that posted on this thread. I'll be taking this to my friends and will cherish the wisdom you have all contributed to new nurses.

It's not easy, but we're ready (I think).

[showbizrn]

i am only one person.

nursing is 24 hours---i am not!!!

keep it positive---keep it moving.

how would i feel if i were my patient?

"god protect my patients and the staff."

i wish i knew what i know now back then (right after i passed my state boards).

i am a nurse's nurse. by empowering nurses to care for nurses, we improve patient care.