new job jitters

tokmom, BSN, RN · Jan 1, 2012

Yeah, you will do fine! There will be a learning curve as with every new job, but the skills you use at your previous jobs will be the same ones you use now just on less patients!

I did LTC work as a new RN and worked per diem on a med/surg floor. In many ways the med/surg was easier. At the LTC facility, I had to care for 20 plus patients and assess any problems by myself. No MD hanging about or a code team.

Keeps us posted and congrats!

blackjack0807 · Jan 12, 2012

Hi Sophie

Hopefully, I will be in your shoes soon. I have applied for a variety of med-surg positions. Haven't gotten a job yet. Wondering how its going for you? Any tips?

semperfiRN · Jan 14, 2012

Hi-I have a new job jitters too. Starting a med-surg flr in few weeks. Our med-surg floor covers newborn to geriatrics. I have worked in clinics/outpatient but not in an acute care. I recently tried LTC, but it didn't work out. I was told that I was "slow" at passing meds for 20 something patients. Although I am a nurse myself, some nurses do scare me...or may be bedside care, really.

I think some times the seasoned ones expect you to do a handstand right away. With practice, of course, you will be able to do a handstand like a pro. Just have to remember to let go of judgement and work with gratitude & love. I love to learn but hate the nagging or trash talk....well, I probably can use a little attitude adjustment...

I am sure you will be fine(I have been told many times too, just have to let myself believe it). Good luck to you and I think I will be posting for support once I get there. I like to hear other nurses experiences & stories.

sophie09 · Jan 17, 2012

hi- just an update- i have a great preceptor:yelclap:. So far, so good. Its better than I thought it would be. This 12-1/2 hour shift flies by, but doesn't completely wipe me out (yet). I think i can actually do this :)

Morainey, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

Yay! Glad to hear it.