New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

[kamilee03]

Hi I am a new graduate RN who is extremely nervous about starting my first job on the Medical-surgical/ telemetry overflow floor!! It has been 6 months since I graduated and I want to feel somewhat prepared. I was wondering if there were any books that anyone could recommend that I carry on the floor with me. Any that have come in especially handy for you?? Any tips from your guys new grad nurse experiences will help too. I realize that it will be tough, and I am a little scared but also extremely excited. Anything will help!! Thanks so much!!

[beachbutterfly]

I would suggest leaving a current med surg text book to use as a reference book in your locker or break room. Sometimes procedures or dx come up and you have forgotten what they were all about. Not that you cant ask for help, but at least you will have an inkling about what it is before you do.

Great Advice,you should get Lippincott's Manual of Nursing.