Lizon

Any advice for new grads starting jobs during COVID-19? I passed my NCLEX at the end of February so I had just started applying to jobs in the beginning of March before everything shut down a couple weeks later. I’m starting a new job as a new grad nurse next week..excited for many reasons like starting my career..except it’s in the middle of a pandemic so I can’t help but also be terrified. Does anyone have any advice for me? Others have questioned why I would want to even start a job during this time and have made me feel as I am making a poor decision. I already accepted and haven’t started so I can’t go back now but the fear for my health is obviously evident. Am I making the right choice? Am I putting myself in danger? I guess the difference is I’m choosing to work in COVID-19 but this was also unforeseen. They also say your first year is a big learning curve especially with new careers. Would you work if you didn’t have to? I’m trying to stay positive and not think negatively about the situation but it’s hard at times not to. My unit is a stepdown so I wouldn’t be surprised if there are COVID patients. People don’t understand why I would apply to jobs and start one at this time.