OMG new floor nurse

Sun0408, ASN, RN · Apr 21, 2016

Yes yes and yes!! You will get better faster etc but t takes time. Each week that passes you will see a difference. At about 3 months out you will be even better, at 6 months you have those ahh moments and at year even better!! Stay with it. Ask for help when you need it and have a mentor to help guide you along the way!!

Tinkers33 · Apr 21, 2016

Thank you so much!

quiltynurse56, LPN, LVN · Apr 22, 2016

I echo what Sun0408 said.

lpn92211 · Apr 25, 2016

YAY! You did it! You survived your first 'flying solo' week!!!! Congrats! I know that overwhelming feeling. I also just finished my first 'solo' week. My first 2 days solo I felt like I was going to burst into tears at any moment. BUT, I didn't and I survived. Everyday I smoothed out my routine and each day I got off the floor faster than the day before. By the 4th day I felt like I knew what I was doing. I love my job and it is wayyyyy different than the type of nursing I came from. You will be fine and while I silently cheer myself on this coming week, I'll be cheering you on as well. Good luck! =)

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · Apr 28, 2016

It gets better. You will find a grove that works for you. Please do ask for help when you need it. Don't forget to delegate when appropriate. Don't get distracted during med pass.

mc3, ASN, RN · Apr 30, 2016

so here is a question to all my nurse family..did you all feel the first few days, weeks, or heaven help me months as new nurse that the job is crazy hard? Like staying two hours past your normal time to chart? Like you love this job but what the hell did you get yourself into?!? New nurse soooo glad it's my FRIDAY!! First solo week done!

Yes, yes and yes!!! I still ask myself that 14 years later!