Passed NCLEX.....now transitioning from student to NURSE...

[pink2blue1]

I have waited for this day to come for as long as I can remember. I just found out on December 9th that I passed the NCLEX PN, last week my name and license number FINALLY appeared on the web site and I am starting work as an LVN this SUNDAY! I have worked as a CNA on this floor for the past 3 years and a total of 4 and a half years at this same hospital. I am a little nervous making the transition, I mean it is everything I worked so hard for! Suddenly now I feel less than prepared, even though I know I am.

How did you handle the transition from Student Nurse to LICENSED Nurse??!! I have an excellent preceptor and I will be on orientation for 3 mos at most. I have worked with this nurse since i have been a CNA working at this hospital, infact she was the first nurse I was paired up with on my very first shift working as an aide! So it's kind of cool I think. I guess I am just nervous. Excited and nervous all at once! Please tell me this is normal??

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

Don't worry - it's normal to be nervous as you make that transition to nurse. It sounds like you've got good support on the unit. Just don't hesitate to use it!

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Good luck to you. Your at an advantage because you know the unit.

[Imafloat, BSN, RN]

Good luck and congratulations on getting your license number! It sounds like things have all worked out for you, I think being nervous is normal.