new grad

[2beanurse]

I am just getting ready to graduate and was wondering, is it easy going from the student role to the actual, I am the nurse role?

[CLK2007]

I wouldn't say it is "easy." You can do anything with the

right attitude.

I graduated this May (2007) as a new RN, and my first job has me

happy one day and discouraged the next. I am learning a lot and am happy to finally be an RN.

I have purchased different books that have assisted me with

different issues in nursing. I also have an Aunt who just retired

from nursing. It is nice to have someone to talk to about the

stresses of being a nurse. I think only a nurse can truly understand

what it is like to do what we do.

If you have questions about any particular issues, I would be happy

to continue the dialogue.

Good Luck! I am sure you will be great!

[2009RN]

I agree with the previous authors comments, but in addition, if you have the right nursing residency/internship you can do anything. This is especially true of the programs that last 6 months - 1 year.

[LiliaBSN]

It's tough because you don't have that preceptor to follow around any more. And that whole "You're the nurse now, you do it" is a rough thing to get over. Don't be afraid to ask CNA's, DON's and unit coordinators for help. If you can get hired as a new grad (hahahahahahahahahahaha) there will be people there to support you.