New Grad RN - just got hired in Mother Baby/OB Acute

[EileenC, BSN, RN]

Hi Everyone!

I am a new grad (May grad, passed NCLEX in July) who just got hired in Mother Baby at a large hospital in New York. I am so excited to work in this field. Originally I had my heart set on NICU but I know I need a strong foundation before I can work in this hospital's Level IV NICU.

Do any of you experienced nurses out there was tips of what to do/not to do for my first year? Any common mistakes to avoid?

I am nervous/excited and so relieved to finally been hired somewhere I know I will love.

Thank you in advance!

[belle980, ADN, BSN, LPN, RN]

Congrats!! I don't have any tips, sorry. But I am also a new grad from NY and looking to get into labor and delivery. Did you graduate with ADN or BSN and do you mind sharing what hospital you were hired at?

[EileenC, BSN, RN]

hi! I have a BSN from Stony Brook's accelerated program and I will also be working there :)

Good luck!

[belle980, ADN, BSN, LPN, RN]

Thanks for replying, good luck to you too with your new job!

[jawrn123]

hi! I have a BSN from Stony Brook's accelerated program and I will also be working there :)

Good luck!

Did you have any medical background when applying?

[EileenC, BSN, RN]

Did you have any medical background when applying?

Hi! Nope, I got hired straight out of nursing school.

[Idiosyncratic, BSN, RN]

I'm only 6 months in on my experience, but the biggest thing I think I could say: be willing to learn, AND jump into situations as they arise! The more you learn, especially while on orientation, the better it will be for you. Utilize the knowledge, and experiences from your more seasoned RN's. They have such a vast amount of information based on circumstances, that seriously if you listen - you'll be set up!

That's what I did, and am in a better position that others who chose to just go through the motions. :)