Petrified

[GINARNBABY]

I am a new Grad, RN, BSN

I am so scared to start work... I begin Monday and I am like I know how to read Black and Hawks, Perry and Potter but what the hell do I know about nursing..... Anyone feeling this way or has felt this way...??? Any good advice?

Thanks!

[SandBetweenMyToes, BSN, RN]

Your feelings are completely understandable. I was terrified for the better part of one year as a new grad (in the ICU, no less). Almost imperceptibly, you will gain skills and confidence, and one day you will feel like you know what you're doing, and even when you don't, you no longer panic, but feel you know exactly how to get what you need. Everyone must go through this because it really is a steep learning curve. You should feel wonderful you have come this far. The rest will fall into place...promise!

[GINARNBABY]

Thanks so much!!!!

[ARRR10]

Ohhh.... I start next Monday too and I am terrified. Let's learn and gain confidence together! Good luck to the both of us!

[Outsourced2009]

Congrats Petrified. Thats awesome.. My sister-in-law is a RN and she loves it! Funny, she was feeling the same way a year ago when she started her career. Best of luck! You will do fine I'm sure...

[GINARNBABY]

So cool for us!!! Congrats!

[GINARNBABY]

Thanks!

[heatherp]

I'm right there with you! I start on the 17th. I'm SO nervous. I graduated in Dec. It feels like forever since I've done anything "nurse." I hope I remember how :wink2:

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US

[pandora44]

One of the most terrifying days of my life was when I walked into the hospital for my first day of work as an RN. I was all alone, bereft of my two best friends from nursing school with whom I had shared everything during the last two years. I felt so small and oh, so not ready. But I did it, and you will, too. Just know that every nurse feels the exact same way. Take deep breaths, and each small step at a time.

[Krystan]

Hi, I start Monday too! I'm a bit panicky. Good luck to everyone starting soon!