I am a new grad nurse struggling with my first new RN job. I was a CNA before I graduated from nursing school. I still feel unprepared, and disorganized, at the fast pace I have to work. I'm with a preceptor for 12 weeks. My preceptor takes on more of a load because they have me and when I need help or have a question they don't have much time. This is making me overwhelmed. There are times when I feel like I just don't know what's going on. Knowing how the hospital works when your a CNA and knowing how the hospital works when your a RN are two completely different jobs. Although I found my experiences being a CNA helpful it didn't teach me when floor protcols, how to give report, when to call a doctor and what to ask for when you call, and all the little tricks to get equipment to work sometimes. The experienced nurses on the floor smile and say welcome to nursing and that I just need to keep rolling on. I got into nursing because I care about people. I now know/understand what everyone says when they say pts. care time is limited and nurses feel scattered!:hdvwl:
