New Grad Transition

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I'm working on a project, and I am hoping for feedback. This project is focused on newly graduated nursing students who are licensed and ready to find their first job. I am focusing mostly on RNs, but LVNs, LPNs, and CNAs are a consideration, as well. If you are a new grad (or will be within 6 months) in this category, or if you are a recent new grad who has already started working, or even if you have input in retrospect because you once were a new grad and are now maybe a bit more seasoned, I would appreciate your answers to the following questions:

1. What advice do you have/are you seeking to ensure a smooth transition from student to professional RN?

2. What baseline knowledge do you want to have/would you recommend having?

3. What skills do you need to have/recommend having in order to increase confidence for the new RN within a professional clinical setting?

Thank you very much for your time!

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Hi, I am a new graduate RN. Just a little background of myself: I graduated August 3rd this year, and got my RN license on August 23rd. I just got a job at a hospital on a progressive care unit (step down ICU) and will be starting October 16th. I guess I have about three weeks of free time until I start my first career as a RN.

I've been brushing up on only my basic nursing fundalmental knowledge and skills because I've been told by everyone that working is totally different from school, and I'll be learning everything all over again based on the hospital's protocols. I believe going in with a positive attitude just like the first day of nursing school would be helpful. I'm going to go with a student mindset and be ready to absorb everything I can. Sorry I didn't break it down to 1,2 and 3. Hope this helps!

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Congratulations, and best wishes!

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