Also- to answer your actual question “how to not look dumb”- ask questions!! Nothing scarier than a new nurse who doesn’t ask questions. If you know what you do not know; and know what you need...
Surely you’ll be paired up with a preceptor for at least your first couple of weeks right? Even if you’re not in a traditional new grad program, I would imagine that you at least have an...
Hi! On the one hand I’d say take the med surg job while you can get it, get your hospital experience & hopefully transfer to your preferred specialty when you can.
But I also know that...
I have 4 years nursing experience. 1st year as a new grad was neuro med surg at a busy teaching hospital, did both nights & days. I moved 1500 miles from home for *reasons* after nursing school...