Need Advice.... going to ER

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I have been a LPN for 15 years finished RN school in May 06. I have always worked in LTC at night mostly and handled the trauma, drama, etc that goes along with it. I am going to be starting in the ER in a week and I am terrified and excited at the same time! I have had ACLS took a EKG class in school and have more nsg books than should be allowed by law I have always wanted to try the ER and now I have my chance and I am so scared!! I have been reviewing my EKG books, IV meds , peds etc but I am afraid I will not know something. I am a little OCD as I think most nurses are but I am so hard on myself I always think I should know things yesterday. I have taken a EMT Basic class and love that excitement also. My husband thinks I will love it and be great but is this normal to be so scared? Any advice at all will be so appreciated!!

Just a quick update on my move to the ER...I LOVE IT!!!!! It has been awesome! I finished my 2nd day today 7a-7p and had 2 rooms by myself because they said I did so well!!!!! It was a constant, steady busy and alot was clinical but it was fast paced yesterday and today and I made it!!! Thanks to all for the encouragement!!

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