Do you have nurse friends? I am so thankful that I have a job as a new grad & I even lucked up in a hospital. Unfortunately, I think (at the moment) this has cause a slight strain on some of my friendships formed in nursing school. I am the first of my friends with this opportunity. I am hopeful & encouraging to my friends, but it is obvious that things have changed. Currently, I am in orientation & I hope once I am on the floor & others have warmed up to me...I'll gain more friendships. I am just bummed, wanted to vent, and wanted to know if anyone has been in a similar position. I plan to join organizations outside & w/in the hospital & also volunteer because I am passionate about being an active contributor. I am very friendly & out-going, but I am curious if anyone has any other ideas or ways they made nurse friends? Lord knows, it is nice to have those relationships!