On a positive note...

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

Today marks 6 months on my first nursing job. Looking back to the beginning I have to say it's alot better now! I almost feel like I've hit a milestone! I love taking care of my pts & feel like my job performance & skills has improved so much. I even have some confidence & am not running to the supervisor nearly as much as I did in the beginning. I know I have learned alot more than I ever could have in school & will never stop learning. Some of it has been trial by fire, but in the end I will be a better nurse for my pts. I also think I've grown as a person...for the first time in my life I feel good about myself inside & out. These first 6 months of learning to be a nurse has been more difficult than any other job I've ever worked & I'm looking forward to learning more every day. I'll be honest & admit I didn't believe everybody when they kept saying it gets easier, but it does. Some days are better than others, but that's with everything you do. To all of you who are just beginning...hang in there, it DOES get better! :wink2:

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

Good for you! I'm in a similar situation--about 6 months as a new RN. I'm loving it although it can be totally stressful (like last night :nuke: ) but I'm handling it well. It just amazes me how much you learn...each and every day. Best wishes for another great 6 mos. :nuke:

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Its always nice to see good news. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work, Jules

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Congrats!!!

I am so glad to hear that it does get easier! Keep up the good work.

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This does make me very happy to read. I'm two weeks into my orientation and the days were going great until yesterday. My first truly bad day, I know there will be more. I find myself sitting here thinking about how I could have made yesterday go differently. Oh well, I have the weekend off and I don't want to relive yesterday all weekend. You just have to move on and I will start fresh on Monday! Thanks for the positive note, I look forward to when I am at that point!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I agree with you completely. I am a new nurse as well and have realized in a short time that there are good days and bad days. Treasure the good ones and learn from the bad ones. Good luck everyone!:wink2:

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