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Hi,

I am about to start my first job as an RN in two weeks in an orthopedic/post-surgery pediatric unit.

I am very nervous about it, I have 6 weeks orientation with 2 preceptors, from a newer nurse and an older nurse.

any advice??

thanks!

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Specializes in Tele.

I wrote this above thread back in jan

now, I have been off orientation for about a week, and I am enjoying my job.

night shift is great!

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Specializes in Tele.

advice I would give myself.....

well, follow the rules! never take short cuts! always do the right thing.

(silly me!)

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Patty, you sound like a fine Ortho nurse!!! Keep it up!!! You will do well.

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Specializes in ortho/vascular post-op.

:yeah:Glad you enjoy ortho. I've been working there for almost 2 years. I agree, nights are nice compared to busy days!

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

I did it 22 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Was pretty good most days.

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Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.

trust your instincts too :-)

night shift is great....always check your pt's regularly...they will thank you for it...mine do especially when I warn them at the start of shift i will be checking them regularly and they like that

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

LOL you "warn" them. Neat.

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