foreverRN13

hi everyone! i am hoping to get lots of advice regarding the various aspects of this matter! i am a new nurse .... just recently received my rn license. i was offered a position at a hospital and will be starting orientation next week for a full time, night shift position on a progressive care unit. night shift will be something new to me as is being an rn too! i didn't want to be too specific with my question because i am hoping for all sorts of advice, not limited to what is listed. hoping for advice regarding starting out, best utilizing my orientation process, how to excel in this profession and more specifically on this type of unit, deeply understanding telemetry, keeping organized, designing a very useful report sheet, getting used to working night shift, adjusting to a rotating schedule, thorough documentation and 24 chart checks, what most felt like when first starting out and "i wish i would have known this about this when first starting out to make things go more smoothly/ seem easier" or the learning this first would have helped me to better understand this later" thank you to all who are taking the time out to read my thread and respond with advice. it is very much appreciated and will certainly be put to good use. :)

Progressive Care Unit

i just passed my nclex exam and i am having trouble winding down. it feels like yesterday that i was just starting out and at the same time it has been a very long and challenging journey. you have to put the time and effort into studying but at the same time enjoy yourself and your clinical rotations. talk with your patients as you can learn a great deal from each and every one of them. every one has a story. listen to what they have to say. be up for a challenge. some of the most challenging patients i have had in the duration of my schooling were the ones i learned the most from never forget why you were attracted to nursing to begin with! remembering that alone can get you through those rough days sometimes! always want to make a difference in the world. be positive and always remember that even as a student, patients you encounter will remember you.... what you said and how you made them feel. you may be someone they connect with....every day is a step closer to accomplishing your goal and make of it what you want and can. after all ... :stdnrsrck: best of luck!