After working LTC/TCU and applying to hospitals for 3 years I finally got a hospital job! (Finally!). I got a job with this program the hospital has called "advanced beginner" which is for nurses with no hospital experience. From what I thought we also get a little more orientation than the average new hire. I got a position in the float pool and 12 hours shifts. I guess we float to all units except the ER, L&D, and ICU. I am really excited, but really nervous. Any advice on how to prepare myself for floating all over the hospital? I feel like I need to brush up on a lot of things. I just don't want to screw anything up since I have wanted this for so many years. It's going to be such a drastic change going from LTC to float nurse at a hospital. If anyone has any advice please share!!