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I've been told many times that the first year of nursing is difficult and has a steep learning curse. I've heard its so much different than nursing school and can be challenging. I'm graduating in December and have always wanted to go straight into a specialty unit (ICU or ED). So many people have told me that it's important to get at least a years experience on a medical floor before going into a specialize department. I got a job offer for the ICU but am wondering if I am biting off more than I can chew? Is it really that important to get medical/surgical floor training before jumping into the more critical units?

I'm preparing to graduate nursing school and move into the workforce as a professional nurse. I'm so excited but the closer it gets the more nervous I become. I've heard the phrase 'Nurses eat their young.' A lot lately. The phrase implying that the more experienced nurses aren't helping and like watching the new nurses struggle. I've also heard the first year of nursing is very difficult. Help! Any advice or tips/tricks on surviving the first year as an RN would be super helpful?