stelly66

Hi All, So not only am I a new grad, but I have also recently started a new job at a hospital.Every single day by the time i get to work, I am an anxious wreck, sometimes to the point that feel ill...when i get home all i do is second guess myself. Is this normal to feel this way, I feel like all the learning i did at school could not prepare me for this, and i do feel like i will gain a ton of knowledge through work. Will this feeling go away once i gain some experience?? god i sure hope so...

I have been going through the same thing, new grad...applying for any job available, except where i live there are very few jobs for LPN'S...I recently got a job that i really wanted, the only problem is that it requires me to relocate my family, as of now i have left my family behond to make sure i am going to like it...you will get there, dont give up...you educated yourself for a reason, there is some really good advice on this post, i researched the hospital and many possible interview questions and it paid off. I is hard when everyone wants experience, how do you gain experience, when you cant get that job in order to gain experience? I was very open and honest in my interview about my lack of experience, and let them know that i was interested in this position because i knew that i would gain a wealth of learning at this particular facility, and i basically told them that i was looking for someone to take a chance on me...i realize that this is not the type of business that can afford to "take chances" but it did pay off for me...i wish you all the luck in the world with your new career!